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Jane Gibson - Kitchen Genius

Pulling it all together out the back is Alimento's kitchen genius Jane Gibson.

Head chef Jane joined the Alimento team in the café's first year. Her creative flair, unstinting enthusiasm and general hard work have paid played a critical part in making Alimento the local favourite it is today.

She constantly amazes and thrills customers with her magical combinations of ingredients and fresh dishes.

Jane has previously worked at some of Wellington and Auckland's better cafes and restaurants, as well as stints in some U.K. kitchens.

Catherine MacLoughlin & Hamish Carter - Your Hosts

A love for good food and the joy that comes from sharing a meal with family and friends prompted the husband and wife team to open Alimento in December 2002.

They were planning to return to the Bay of Plenty after six years enjoying Melbourne's gastronomic delights when they decided to follow their passion and offer an inspired café experience in Tauranga.
Four years later the pair still love coming to work at Alimento and are delighted to see their many regulars treating the place as theirs.

"We want our customers to feel like it's their place. We want to be the heart of their community," Hamish says.

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