About Us
Jeremy's life in kitchens began when he was 14 with a weekend washing-up job in a hotel in rural England. He then moved to London, apprenticing in five-star hotels, before working with Michel Roux at the three Michelin starred Waterside Inn.
He then worked for Roger Verge at the three-star Le Moulin de Mougins in the south of France before returning to London as second chef to Pierre Koffmann at La Tante Claire.
Jeremy arrived in Melbourne in 1992 and was head chef at The George Hotel in St Kilda, the Aldelphi, his own restaurant Pomme and finally Langtons.
In 2002 Jeremy headed to Sydney to become chef director of MG Garage.
He and wife Jane opened Bistrode in September 2005.
Jeremy currently writes a weekly food column for The Sydney Morning Herald.
Jane grew up in a family with a real passion for food and entertaining.
Her mother is an excellent cook, and ran a catering business in Western Australia.
This led Jane into Sydney’s Rockpool kitchen to begin her apprenticeship. It was here that she also worked under renowned pastry chef Lorraine Godsmark.
Jane then moved to Melbourne and worked at Langtons, before returning to Sydney to work at MG Garage with Jeremy and finally opening Bistrode together in 2005.
Access to the kitchens at Bistrode has meant she is also able to produce her own range of fine foods, Kitchen Sync.
Two's cooking by Jane and Jeremy Strode
‘This book has a freshness about it, with recipes that are creative without being too fussy. It should be a ‘must have’ addition to the bookshelves of any cook at home’ Michel Roux
‘This book will be a great success among professional and home cooks alike’ Mark Hix