WHO IS T MCK.

Trish Mckenzie

It began in my parent’s kitchen.

It all began in my parent’s kitchen. Remarkable home cooks themselves, my mum and dad experimented, entertained and enjoyed every delicious mouthful of the food they lovingly prepared. Memories of the delicious aroma of their signature roast ducks, kidneys cooking in butter over a gas flame or the smell of dad cooking a steak on my grandmother’s fuel stove still inspire me to this day. It’s no wonder I took to the kitchen at a young age and never left.

Over the last two decades, how lucky I have been to have had the pleasure of working on iconic Aussie and renowned international brands like Vegemite, Kraft Singles, Kraft Tasty Cheese, Kraft Salad Dressings and Kraft Peanut Butter, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Toblerone, Eta , Oreo, Cadbury Kitchen , Cadbury Dairy Milk , Pascall, ZoOSh, Bega, The Natural Confectionery Company, Dairylea, Captains Table, Belvita, Ritz, Easy Mac and Kraft Mac Deluxe, Flake, Cherry Ripe, Crunchie, Picnic, Boost and Freddo!

 

What a privilege it has been to hone and craft my passion for all things food. The challenge is that nothing stays the same for long in food. There’s always a new taste sensation or technique to experiment with, and what’s not to love about that?

 

Over the years I have developed new products and recipes for these celebrated brands as well as indulging my creative side by styling recipes for cookbooks, point of sale, website, packaging and television photography.

 

 

Representing fantastic brands like Cadbury Kitchen and ZoOSh on programs like Everyday Gourmet, My Market Kitchen and Cooks Pantry has allowed me to connect with everyday cooks and enthusiasts alike – something I truly relish.

 

From an FMCG perspective, understanding the importance of showcasing existing and presenting newly developed products to the trade is crucial. Whether it be to external business customers, distributors or hospitality channels, I’m confident to share my knowledge, experience and passion for the food industry.