\u201cAny time I mention Gathar and explain how it works, it’s always a really positive reaction,\u201d adds fellow Chef and Co-owner, Rick Kersley. \u201cCustomers go: Oh, that sounds awesome \u2013 I can get someone to come to my house and do a dinner party and I don\u2019t have to clean up? Perfect!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gathar connects people who love to cook, with people who love to entertain at home but don\u2019t love the hassle that usually comes with it. For chefs like De\u2019 Hartman and Kersley, that means taking care of the \u2018admin\u2019 side of the business like generating and managing booking enquiries, so the chefs can focus on what they do best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n De\u2019 Hartman and Kersley have over 30 years of cheffing experience between them and also run The Salon Champagne Bar in Myer Melbourne. Both credit the Gathar platform and team with allowing them to rapidly expand their catering company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gathar Chief Marketing Officer and Australia General Manager, Ashton Tuckerman says Complete Catering Co\u2019s story is a common one for Gathar, with a community of more than 500 cooks, chefs and caterers globally currently cooking on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGathar removes the financial barriers for passionate cooks and experienced chefs alike to pursue their dreams,\u201d says Ms Tuckerman. \u201cWe handle the business side of things, allowing them to focus on what they do best \u2013 creating extraordinary dining experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGathar is a gateway for aspiring chefs to step into the culinary industry, or anyone looking to make the move from the restaurant back-of-house into private dining. We\u2019re so proud to have built a platform where passionate people can showcase their skills and really scale their culinary careers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Richmond locals, Complete Catering Co are opening a food store in late August, which will not only continue the company\u2019s mission to \u2018feed the hungry humans\u2019 of Melbourne but also offer locals a behind-the-scenes look into the kitchen where the magic happens. The new endeavor also sees Alex Scott join as Head Chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Melbourne hosts Justin and Deb recently enjoyed a Gathar private chef dinner with Complete Catering Co and said the experience was \u201cwell beyond\u201d their expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe end result ended up being better than we could have imagined, there were so many delicious little extras. It really was a fine dining level experience. We couldn’t have been happier \u2013 Ash is a rock star in our view!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mr De\u2019 Hartman hopes that Complete Catering Co\u2019s experience with Gathar will inspire more chefs and passionate home cooks to invest their time into building their culinary business through Gathar and creating amazing dining experiences for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMelbourne locals clearly have a growing appetite for dining at home and we\u2019re thankful to be able to bring the restaurant experience to their homes through Gathar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.gathar.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Complete-Catering-Co_Alex-Scott_Ash-De-Hartman_Rick-Kersley-1-768x1024.jpg\")
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