Origin

Melbourne
opera house
cityscape

  • Born in Melbourne, Australia.
  • Completed secondary and tertiary studies in Melbourne.
  • Graduated with distinction from RMIT with a Bachelor of Applied Science – Consumer Science (Food & Nutrition).

1992 -1995 : Melbourne
I explored all things food, eager to know where to concentrate my energies in the long term. My professional experience during this time included work for a top restaurant, a large commercial caterer, the dietetics department of a large hospital, and freelance food styling for commercial photography.

1995 – 1999 : Sydney
I worked predominantly for top end private caterers, contributing to all kinds of functions and events – large and small – on land and sea. The diversity of food, decoration and location really broadened my interest in all these things. My styling work started to include interiors.

1999 – 2005 : Spain, France, Switzerland, Mustique
Managed a range of top end private properties in the Caribbean (Mustique), Spain (Madrid & Sotogrande) and Switzerland (Gstaad) which operated like boutique hotels for my employers family, friends and business associates. Responsible for all aspects of catering, event management, decoration and styling. Managed all property renovations, repairs, maintenance and accounts. Recruited, trained and managed household staff.

2005 – Now : Melbourne
Working as a freelancer in ‘all things’ food, events and interiors.



© Jayne Reid 2008