Roxy's Double Bay

13/06/2026

COMING HOME AFTER 12 YEARS

Moments in time can convey a plethora of thoughts, feelings and emotions.

Memories of a warm and nurturing childhood greet my thoughts and are welcomed like a long lost friend.

This morning, I took a long walk along the shores of Lake Wanaka, where I grew up. A stroll in solitude, yet far from alone, as the screenplay of my childhood years played vividly and clearly through my mind.

A feeling of appreciation for being so fortunate to have grown up in such a special place.

A feeling of warmth and comfort as my subconscious brought to mind the unbridled innocence, laughter, adventure and love that defined those years.

My senses heightened. The passage of time has irreversibly moved on, but the wonderful thing about memories is that they never truly fade.

As I reached the end of my nostalgic walk, I came upon a chair overlooking the breathtaking Matukituki Valley.

Warm nostalgia gave way to tears. A quiet cry as I remembered Mum and Dad.

The sun broke through the cloud cover. A bird chirped in the background. I breathed in the crisp mountain air and sat quietly with my thoughts.

For a moment, there was nowhere else to be.

Just gratitude, memories and a profound sense of being completely present.

❤️🙏

14/12/2025

Chucked a few ripe cherry tomatoes, garlic, onion and basil in a tray, sloshed in a heap of olive oil, and some lemon rind. Covered with foil and left over night in the oven on super low temp.
With the prawn shells and heads I made a prawn stock and a prawn butter. Cooked the shells gently for a couple of hours with mirepoix, tom paste, white wine and lashings of salted butter.
Reduced the cherry tomato sauce, added the reduced prawn stock, sautéed prawns, threw in some pasta, basil, lemon juice and massaged it all with some prawn butter.
Threw a bit of shaved fennel on top for some sharpness, pangrattato for some crunch and a little spritz of lemon olive oil. Was good. Like really blood good.

06/12/2025

Mexican lunch SUPER YACHT VIBES.
Day for it!
Have food.
WILL TRAVEL!
All catering enquiries give Damo a buzz and I will make it become a reality.
D

27/11/2025

A little lunch for 50 guests I did last weekend for one of my favourite clients, who always welcomes myself and my team into their beautiful home with such authentic warmth, and generosity.
Soooo much wonderful feedback. The pork belly was the crowd favourite.

If you would like me to create a truly personal and special dining experience in the comfort of your own home, where all you have to do is simply relax and enjoy the food and service.

All catering enquiries 📞 0402 726 920
Damo ❤️🙏

25/01/2025

A few years back I was honoured to be asked to cook for the launch of my favourite Champagne ever.

Seared sashimi tuna, yabbies, edamame, miso & radish.
Described by Richard Geoffroy (Dom Perignons chef de cave) as one the best dishes he ate in the world to go alongside Dom Perignon P2

24/01/2025

If you frequented Flat White Cafe circa 2001-2009, this roast pork sandwich with crackling, sweetcorn, currants, rocket and apple creation was the silver bullet in fixing many hangovers.
Flat White Cafe in Woollahra was an institution, and many of the amazing relationships I have today were forged over meals I’ve created. It truly is my happy place and nothing, gives me greater pleasure than making people satisfied through epic food and warm, friendly and personable service. With my private chef services you don’t just get a meal, you get a small business owner that has been dedicated to the art of amazing hospitality for over 30 years.

Enjoy the weekend ahead.
Damo ❤️🙏

24/01/2025

When roast pork gets all dressed up for a big night out. Pork with apple sauce is a timeless combination. Throw in some seeded mustard and a good quality gravy and sit back and enjoy the praise.

24/01/2025

22/01/2025

We eat with our eyes. Flavour in a dish is always paramount for me. Yes it’s important for a plate of food to look pretty, but people remember the taste over everything else. In the case of this little bowl of goodness it has flavour, colour, texture, and slaps hard!

20/01/2025

Thinking of having some friends over for dinner? Perhaps you are hosting Shabbat?
Let me do all the hard work for you and create a bespoke seasonal menu that is visually abundant, seasonal, packed full of flavour and all cooked and served by me personslly.
Feeding people and making them happy truly is my happy place. Give me a shout today to find out how you can have your own private chef, (me) come to your house and put some epic food on the table. Menus starting from $100pp
0402 726 920
Damo 🙏❤️

20/01/2025

I have fun with flavour through punchy spices, house made pickles, vibrant vegies and herbs galore. it’s a playful approach to making food taste delicious!’”

14/10/2022

“Double Bay is missing Roxys. It seems that we have all lost a beat. We are all anxiously awaiting your reopening soon in DB. Can you shed some light ✨️”

Just one of the many messages of support we have received over the last few weeks, and it warms my heart to read each and every one of them. I’m working hard in the back-round to secure a new home for Roxys.
Double Bay is an amazing little community, and we hope that when we do find new lodgings, you will all come and support us. I’ve always said, that I believe Roxy’s is a brand that can transcend location, and demographic and when we do secure a site it will be BIGGER, BETTER, and BOLDER.
Always looking forward. Always thinking. Always grateful.
Watch this space..
Damo xx