A love of food can most certainly take you anywhere, but perhaps an unlikely destination is a remote Northern Territory cattle station. It’s a path down which former Brisbane café owner Wendy Cox has ventured. For those of us who haven’t been lucky enough to try her recipes, she generously shares photos of the sizeable spreads she prepares for the cowboys and girls. To learn more about Wendy’s Cooking Adventures, the lady herself joins us now.
- Wendy’s favourite place on the station is Telstra Hill, where you can see for miles and enjoy amazing sunsets. She traded café life in Brisbane for station life in the Northern Territory. A typical day starts at 4:30am, feeding up to 45 people, chatting with them and cooking. Wendy only came for a short stay in the Northern Territory and never left. The red dirt is well and truly under her skin. In March 2024, Wendy arrived at the historic Tipperary Station and shared how she went about securing her spot there as head cook. The number of people she cooks for fluctuates between customers, guests and staff, but on average for a meal she has 20 people. Her favourite recipes are the classic belly fillers like ham and cheese toasties, and she loves watching everyone connect over food. Wendy started writing after moving to the station and is now working on a cookbook called ‘From Cafés to Cattlestation.’ She’s had some adventures, from seeing baby crocodiles to meeting famous actors. What Wendy loves most about life on the land is the people. The most unexpected thing to happen since starting her outback cooking adventures. A common misconception about her work is the budget she has to work with. Wendy’s Ultimate Dream for the future
We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.
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