Episode description

Caroline Taylor is a Chef, Presenter, and Hospitality Consultant with 20 years of experience in the industry. Opening her first restaurant at age 20, Swan Valley Institute Taylor’s Art and Coffee House, trained by Restranteurs Kate and Fiona Lamont, Caroline creates tasty and accessible recipes showcasing quality WA produce for the home cook.

A regular contributor to ABC ‘Perth Foodie’ segment, 6PR, and a presenter on Channel 9 hit show ‘Our State on a Plate’, Caroline aims to lift the profile of our hardworking farmers any chance she can.

Caroline’s work as a consultant sees her training hospitality owners to run their businesses more confidently, improving their menus, and building relationships with local growers. Venues include Hylin-West Leederville, Mataya Mandurah, The Mangrove (Broome), Tradewinds (Fremantle), Hotel Rottnest, Karratha International Hotel, and HomeRun Mt Hawthorn.

As a promotional Chef Caroline has featured at Perth Good Food and Wine Show, WA Day Festival, Parliament House- Canberra, Swan Valley Expo – Singapore, Gourmet Escape, and the Gascoyne Food Festival.

Recently Caroline has taken on the challenging role of Mum, raising her young son with partner and Chef Rohan Park- Old Young’s Kitchen, Swan Valley.