Antony Suvalko

Antony Suvalko is an unlikely mix of a foodie-centric technology geek and digital media specialist. He has over 20 years hands-on business experience under his belt including the running of his own successful catering company; between cooking gigs and completing his London City And Guilds, Antony studied accountancy and economics, and was Business Development Manager for illycaffe. Antony launched www.foodie.co.nz in 2009, which fast became one of New Zealand’s go-to food and recipe sites. Never one to stay idle, Antony consults to varied businesses and co-created the series of food-based smartphone apps called Eat Like A Local, made in collusion with Air New Zealand. The first to launch was Sydney, followed by Los Angeles, Melbourne and Shanghai. He collaborated with Leanne Kitchen to produce The Real Food of China, a cookbook focussing on rustic Chinese fare. This was followed by East , Culinary Adventures in South East Asia. Antony lives in Mt Eden, Auckland with his family and assorted four legged pets.