Growing up surrounded by strong women who showed their love by cooking meals for their large family it's no wonder that Michael developed a love for food early on. Always one to help in the kitchen, michael quickly discovered his passion for good food was matched by his emerging talent.
At fifteen michael left school intent on following his dreams of becoming a chef, as an apprentice he learnt the ins and outs of perfecting the best cut of grain top quality meat earning his stripes at a steak house in the heart of Parramatta.
At the tender age of 16, with the support of his family, Michael started his first business Barakater, a far cry from the booming business it is today. At 21 Michael was ready to take everything he'd learnt when he bought Nut n Fancy, a modern Australia restaurant and dessert bar, where he honed his skills and broadened his menu from steaks, seafood and pasta to include mouthwatering pancakes and waffles.
At 28, with Nut n Fancy behind him Michael took on temp chef life, working at numerous restaurants, both big and small, Fine Dining, and even The Scouts Jamboree, learning and developing skills that have served him to bring you a diverse, exciting catering experience.
Whether you're looking for corporate, event or boutique catering, Barakater is amply equipped to meet your needs.
At fifteen michael left school intent on following his dreams of becoming a chef, as an apprentice he learnt the ins and outs of perfecting the best cut of grain top quality meat earning his stripes at a steak house in the heart of Parramatta.
At the tender age of 16, with the support of his family, Michael started his first business Barakater, a far cry from the booming business it is today. At 21 Michael was ready to take everything he'd learnt when he bought Nut n Fancy, a modern Australia restaurant and dessert bar, where he honed his skills and broadened his menu from steaks, seafood and pasta to include mouthwatering pancakes and waffles.
At 28, with Nut n Fancy behind him Michael took on temp chef life, working at numerous restaurants, both big and small, Fine Dining, and even The Scouts Jamboree, learning and developing skills that have served him to bring you a diverse, exciting catering experience.
Whether you're looking for corporate, event or boutique catering, Barakater is amply equipped to meet your needs.