A life shaped by food, travel and connection
Food has always been at the heart of everything I do — from professional kitchens to food styling studios, from presenting at events to guiding travellers through some of the most beautiful culinary regions in the world.
Connect, nourish & create
As a chef, food stylist, presenter and recipe writer, my work is grounded in one simple belief: everyone can cook. With the right guidance, ingredients and inspiration, cooking becomes something far more than a daily task — it becomes a way to connect, to nourish and to create.
My approach is grounded in fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce, shaped by my Sicilian heritage and a lifelong connection to global food cultures.
Flavour, confidence & joy
Drawing on experience across restaurants, media, food styling and international travel, everything I create — from recipes and classes to styling and food tours — is designed to bring flavour, confidence and joy into your kitchen.
I believe in food that feels generous, vibrant and uncomplicated — where simple ingredients come together beautifully and effortlessly.
Through the sharing of food, we share life — and no one is ever lonely or hungry.
Through my cooking classes, culinary experiences and bespoke food and wine tours, I invite you into a world where food tells stories, connects cultures and brings people together — all while helping you build confidence through simple techniques, beautiful ingredients and a more intuitive approach to cooking.
Experience & creative work
With over 30 years in hospitality and more than 20 years as a chef and restaurateur, my career has evolved across cooking, food styling, media and travel.
I’ve worked as a food stylist, recipe writer and presenter across television, radio and print, while also hosting cooking classes, demonstrations and events throughout Australia.
Today, my work brings together all of these elements — creating experiences that feel considered, seamless and deeply engaging.
Cookbook & Cooking School
Following the success of my café and cooking school, Putia Pure Food Kitchen, I released my cookbook My Taste of Sicily — a collection of family-style recipes inspired by tradition, simplicity and the joy of sharing food.
In Brisbane, I created Urban Feast Cooking School — a purpose-built space designed for connection, creativity and experience. With indoor and alfresco kitchens, perfect for photo shoots, filming food and recipe content, it’s where I bring together everything I’ve learned through years of cooking and travel.
Food Tours & Travel Experiences
For over a decade, I’ve been designing and personally hosting small-group culinary journeys through destinations such as Sicily, Puglia, Spain and Morocco.
These are not typical tours. They are carefully curated experiences built on long-standing relationships, local knowledge and a deep understanding of what makes travel truly memorable. With small groups, thoughtfully selected accommodation and a relaxed, flexible approach, each journey is designed to feel personal, immersive and effortless.
An invitation
Whether you join me in the kitchen, travel with me abroad or bring my recipes into your home, everything I create is designed to help you feel more confident, inspired and connected through food.
Cook. Travel. Experience — together.
