Nick and Stevie have created Hampden Deli, Dining and School to be a learning and flexible dining hub with a fine dining quality. A place that can take local farming produce, picked fresh that morning, turned into a great product and sold that afternoon. A process that can be shared with their guests and done again the following day with a completely different freshly picked product. For them Hampden Deli is an exciting venue that leads itself to many possibilities, catering, take away deli goods, produce dinners, guest chef degustation dinners, pop up and private events. Beyond this Hampden Deli has a desire to teach and share its knowledge. With a high level of trained staff and expertise in the business, Nick and Stevie have a shared goal to pass on their knowledge in the cooking school as well as internally within its employees. They are working in association with Nowra TAFE towards creating their own “Head Start” program helping community members gain hospitality skills. This program will give employees an employable skill set and greater chance at gaining employment within the community. Be sure to come down and show your support to our Head Start trainees. If this is something you are interested in being involved in please email us info@hampdendeli.com.au

Hampden Deli is an environmentally conscious business always looking to minimise our footprint on the environment. Packaging is a much needed component of our Deli, so we have taken the time to ensure we currently have the best compostable and recyclable packaging. We encourage you to bring your own reusable cups, cutlery and lunch boxes with great Deli discounts. We have an emphasis on reusable kitchen packaging and minimalising food waste. We use organic and fair trade products where and when available and have our own kitchen garden to minimise food kilometres. We offer recycling specific bins on site, so once you have enjoyed your picnic please use them. Our used coffee grind is perfect for your compost- come by to scoop your own free bag! We ourselves are learning each day how to keep Kangaroo Valley beautiful, we’d love to hear your tips please email us at info@hampdendeli.com.au.

Stevie-Lee Bounader has always loved food, her lunchbox was always empty by first break at school and her university days were spent coming up with delicious but healthy snacks for on the run. When she partnered up with Chef Nick Gardner her dining experience only grew stronger through her life shared with a chef. Stevie has travelled and tasted many of the world’s different cuisines. Her favourite dish however still remains – her Mum’s mashed potato. Stevie has over a decade of experience in front of house and managerial roles in hospitality from cafes and cocktail bars to working with hatted Chefs in fine dining restaurants. As well as being on the receiving end of some of the world’s greatest Michelin restaurants and hatted restaurants both in Australia and worldwide.

Stevie has a fine dining attention to detail with a warm hospitable personality and country approach. Her dynamic role means she takes care of all things beverage, from coffee to wine and service in the deli. For all your private events, she knows what guests need and can offer you many tips and suggestions for your catering. She also knows how to handle a chef and keep her partner Nick in the kitchen on task. Nick and Stevie have worked together previously in many establishments where their two key roles align to create a high end and unique experience. They are thrilled to bring Hampden Deli, Dining & School to Kangaroo Valley together.