My journey towards this exciting concept began with my love of tasty, nutritious food. I was competing in triathlons and wanted to fuel my body en route so I started cooking muffins, which I stuffed into the front of my shirt before each race.

My love of food was further inspired when I began to travel overseas frequently for work. The restaurants of Europe offered food (and wine) that made my life begin to take on new meaning. I wanted to be able to recreate these dishes for my friends and family, so I often begged my way to the 'back of house' to talk to the chef about technique.

Armed with new knowledge, I soon found that I was enjoying cooking at home more than dining in restaurants. I was getting positive feedback about the meals, and I started to pass on my love of delicious food to others.

I began to realise that with the right equipment and a few basic techniques, cooking could be fulfilling and fun. I wanted to spread the word. It inspired me to my vision for the company, which I named The Chefs Toolbox.

The Chefs Toolbox commenced business on 1st August 2003 and is now one of Australasia’s fastest-growing Party Plan companies. 

David Mills, Founder