About Us
MEET MICHAEL
Owner of The Lakes Kitchen & Food Market
If you’ve been to The Lakes, chances are you’ve met Michael.
With over 25 years in the food industry, Michael has one simple goal — to make people happy through good food and good company. For him, food is about bringing family and friends together to share moments that matter.
It all started as a teenager working at his Uncle’s deli - where he first fell in love with the buzz of a busy kitchen and the joy of feeding people. Since then, he’s done just about everything in the food world: cooking, catering and learning from some of the pioneers of food retail.
But Michael is not just the owner - he’s also behind the counter serving, cooking up traditional pasta sauce from family recipes, whipping up delicious tiramisu, stocking shelves and discussing with suppliers new products to bring into the store.
With the support of his wife and children both behind the scenes and working in store too, Michael’s vision is to make The Lakes a place people love coming to - somewhere welcoming, serving good food and with a warm community vibe.
So, if you haven’t met him yet, drop by The Lakes Kitchen & Food Market. Come and say hi, grab something tasty, and make The Lakes Kitchen and Food Market, your new local.
"Best conti roll I've ever had. Honestly."
Gary G
"Good value for money for a quick and easy dinner. We have had the roast on a Sunday night and butter chicken and enjoyed both."
Fiona R
"That chocolate caramel slice was incredible! Wowee!."
Jenna W
"Your 'home cooked' burgers went down a treat and received a rating of 10/10...especially the Aussie burger Thanks again for an easy and filling meal. The meat patty was huge!!!!"
Nola M