Annabel Bower is a trained chef, food stylist, and creative director known for making food taste as extraordinary as it looks. A Ballymaloe Cookery School alum, she honed her skills in classic French techniques, farm-to-table cuisine, artisanal practices and fine dining before cooking for aristocrats and royalty at the Badminton Estate in England.

Back in Australia, Annabel built a name for herself in high-end catering; renowned for her generous, show-stopping feasts and artistic food installations. Now, as the founder of Food by Annabel, she works behind the scenes with top-tier food and lifestyle brands, lending her expertise in food styling, recipe development, and menu consulting. She’s also the best-kept secret behind culinary icons like Maggie Beer, Silvia Colloca, and brands like San Remo.

At home, Annabel creates meals that balance indulgence with practicality, inspired by the real-life chaos of feeding her four children. With a deep love for food and storytelling, she believes every meal should be celebrated, and enjoyed.

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