Our Story
MEET MICHAEL
Owner of The Lakes Kitchen & Food Market
If you’ve been to The Lakes, chances are you’ve met Michael.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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