Rachel Golding
able to gift ourselves . In 2023 we gifted over 2800 family meals , which helps to support a lot of people .”
Rachel has worked hard with her business and has managed to grow it to the point that she is no longer required in the kitchen . She has handed over all the food preparation to her team which includes a head chef , operations manager , part time chefs and a team of function staff .
She enjoys adding new items to their growing menu and ensures that people with allergies or dietary requirements are catered for as well .
“ Last year we tried some new products in ready-made meals and will continue to trial new recipes . We make sure we cater for allergies including gluten free , dairy free and always have vegetarian options to cater for everyone .”
Having made it through some of the roughest years that most businesses in Australia have faced in a long time , I thought Rachel would be a good person to ask for advice for anyone considering starting their own business . She had this gem to offer .
“ It will take longer than you imagine to grow and get traction or even to get started . Be prepared for the long game . We hear about the ones who are ‘ overnight successes ’, but they might have been in business for years before it takes off , so stick with it and follow your passion .”
With her team of staff allowing Rachel time away from the kitchen , she can not only develop her business , but she now has more free time , which she is putting to good use by enjoying time with her family and volunteering in the community .
“ It ’ s good not having to rush all the time and be at home more . We put a pool in last year which has been lovely , it ’ s easier to plan things on the weekends . I volunteer at a couple of places , I help with the music for my church and with the band at my children ’ s primary school , really enjoy music and when I clear some more time I ’ ll go back to lessons .”
The meals that Dinner on the Table provides look fantastic , and they have something for everyone , from a delicious chilli con carne or a filling veggie frittata to sausage rolls , scones and cakes for a sweet treat .
Not only will you save time and energy and get to enjoy tasty and healthy meals , but you will also be supporting a local business and helping put dinner on the table for families who need support .
You can find out more about Dinner on the Table at www . dinneronthetable . com . au .
A beautiful Mother ’ s Day breakfast for the St Luke ’ s Mum ’ s .
Every month we have committed to gifting a certain number of meals which we provide as a donation ... ( and ) thanks to the generous gifts of our clients , we have been able to double or triple what we are able to gift ourselves . In 2023 we gifted over 2800 family meals , which helps to support a lot of people . THE HILLS INDEPENDENT theindependentmagazine . com . au ISSUE 105 // MARCH 2024 7