About What Grows

At What Grows, we believe the best meals begin long before they reach the table. Based on Tasmania's breathtaking Freycinet Coast, we offer bespoke private dining experiences and catering across the region and throughout Tasmania.

Our philosophy is simple: cook with what the seasons provide. Every menu is thoughtfully designed around the finest local produce, sourced from small-scale farmers, fishermen, artisan producers, and our own gardens. Rather than working from a fixed menu, we let nature lead the way. Celebrate What Grows around you!

Meet Chef Chris

Originally from Brisbane, Chef Chris brought his passion for exceptional food to Tasmania after a career spanning some of Australia's acclaimed hatted restaurants, followed by further training and experience in the United Kingdom and Germany. These years shaped his appreciation for quality ingredients, refined techniques, and produce-driven cooking.

In 2012, Chris and his family made the move to Tasmania's spectacular Freycinet Coast, embracing a lifestyle centred around nature, community, and the incredible abundance of the region.

What Grows began as a permaculture-inspired market garden, supplying surplus fruit and vegetables to locals and visitors alike. As the gardens flourished, so did the vision. In 2021, Chris founded What Grows Private Chef & Catering, bringing together his culinary experience with the exceptional produce grown, harvested, and caught throughout Tasmania.

Today, every dining experience reflects that journey—seasonal, sustainable, and deeply connected to the land and sea. Whether it's an intimate dinner, a long-table celebration, or a bespoke event, our aim is to create memorable food experiences that celebrate Tasmania's remarkable natural bounty.