Why This London Pastry Chef Left Michelin-Starred Kitchens for NZ Farmers' Markets | StoryBites
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- Do you remember when you were younger, and every experience felt like a first? Where did that magic go?
From pure chocolate sculptures of cherries, tree trunks and magic mushrooms to carrot cake soil and kumara and sage leaves to reflect our Autumnal energy, this high tea isn’t your average high tea.
Julie Han of @tablebloomnz brought Ōtautahi a glimpse of that wonder and awe a few weeks ago when her team collaborated with Nel Vicencio of @mindyourtemper and Simon Suffolk of @ilexbotanicgardens to put on this Edible Garden in quite possibly the best venue in the heart of the Botanic Gardens.
We are super excited to be releasing this new documentary highlighting Julie, not just as the highly acclaimed pastry chef this city knows her as, but the incredible human who by all accounts has overcome hell or high water in the pursuit of being of service to others.
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Small correction- Simon meant to say Julie had worked with chefs from the sister hotel, the Le Bristol in Paris as well as chefs from the Connaught while working at the Lanesborough:)
@@juliehan6036 thank you so much for allowing us to share your journey with us, Julie!
We are overwhelmed by the resounding support for the work you do and the person you are.
We quite like Simon 😊 nearly as much as we like you 🤭🤭 let’s do this TH-cam thing again sometime ❤️
@@StoryBites. thank you for the great work xxx
Very BRAVE to say she was overwhelmed to a room full of people AND then to come back in 🙌🏾 RESPECT
I can't think of any chefs of Julie's caliber who have the same humility, sense of self-worth, and discipline to go from a high-powered Michelin environment to the much more accessible farmers market, simply for the purpose of bringing high-quality food to people without the crazy price tag. She's so one-of-a-kind - a true gem! Thank you for bringing the spotlight to her 🌟
You hit the nail on the head, here! Thank you for your honest and heartfelt thoughts on the character of Julie, we're really stoked we were able to capture this small chapter in her life. She has so much more to contribute to the Christchurch food scene, let's go!
I envy people who have found their calling in life and live it with such passion. It's truly a blessing.
@@mariomaro7 we echo this so much! To find one’s reason to live is truly such a gift.
Julie is one of the best around. Outstanding chef of the year for a REASON! 🤩🤩
Totally, Jack! She has really climbed from glory to glory, with the humility that can only come from an honest upbringing
Hi Julie
Thank you for taking the risk and coming to New Zealand, I wish you and your future family every success and may you find joy in everyday. Kiwi's are a strange bunch we trust easy and we invite people into our lives, may you be surrounded by people who mutually add and give to one another's life experiences. It warms my heart when people from other cultures who are so talented they would be welcomed by any country but choose little old New Zealand.
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata - It is people, it is people, it is people
Kia Kaha - Stay strong
I hope to make it to the markets one day and try your products and experience your infectious positivity and spirit.
Such a beautiful message. Thank you! This is powerful, it is true it really is the people. Communities come together stronger when we recognise the importance of humanity.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Markets :)
One of the best in New Zealand. We are so lucky to have Julie & Simon in Christchurch. Dry hard to find chefs with so much passion for there craft 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Mate, we're lucky to have you in this city too! :) Thanks for commenting! :)
I can see her passions :) gosh i cried when she cried. My parents grew up in a poor household. I never had to experience it thanks to my parents but I can empathise.
Your heart for Julie is felt here! Thank you so much for commenting; it really is incredible how she has turned her life around.
This was so awesome, Julies passion is infectious, Lucy's enthusiasm is so sweet, and the result is nothing short of edible art. They should both be incredibly proud.
Ps, the way Julie's mum is looking at her in that photo is everything; Pictures really can be worth a thousand words.
The image Julie provided us for this documentary was the absolute best way to end this narrative. We’re so lucky to have witnessed a week in the life of such an incredible pastry chef
The New Zealand roads are very bumpy. Julie is a Master in the making. Her motivation and dedication to her art is inspirational ❤
Haha the roads are certainly rocky! Maybe that's where the dessert came from. She is incredible eh!
I just saw her two weeks ago in farmers' market, her stuffs look amazing! Didn't buy that time, but I will this Saturday!
Girl. you hv so much talent!!! Your background in Korea has made you the strong, focused person you are today. Much future success to you and Simon. From a Kiwi living abroad. Kia Ora!
She is brilliant, isn't she!? Thank you for your kind words.
What an incredible documentary. Really appreciated the work Julie and Simon put into the businesses and for what they shared in the documentary.
What an inspirational and talented young woman. Wishing her continued success in her work and home life.
Absolutely! So proud of how far she has come
That was so beautiful, creative and honest! From my mouth watering with the anticipation of a taste. Then just open in awe of these edible arts . Very hard to hold back tears in this honest look in to a beautiful souls life. Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤
Thank you for sharing your story. You're truly a person with ambition and passion for what you believe in. It touched me when you tried to make your speech and had a "melt down." I felt for you and your feelings. You're truly amazing. May you persevere with your craft.
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Mad that I've only just found this channel, this was an exceptionally good video. I gotta cross the Tasman for some of Julie's stuff it looks so good, and her attiitude is unreal. Can't wait to hear more!!
@@odpieces you’ve made my day with this comment, mate!
Thank you so much, we do this knowing it’ll hopefully have an impact and the work that goes behind it is marginal compared to the work that happens day in day out from the chefs we feature.
Please continue to follow the journey, we’ve got some great content coming :)
@@StoryBites. your passion and love for the craft shines through with how you highlight the cooking! I'm gonna be binging your backlog for sure
Yeah, the redemption stories are my very favorite ones, you can bet on it, reborn again from the own ashes, life is beautiful because a tough struggle and brave fighers can find the way out, lucky survivors becoming the best inspiration for all the others🎉❤🎉
We all have a redemption story, no matter our background or place of origin. We are here to find out more
That was such a good video and story. I hope Julie feels proud of how far she's come in life, and what an amazing woman she is. Her character, her wisdom, her humility. BRAVO chef. You deserved to be heard, and I am so proud of you.
The humility is a character trait that not enough people recognise, so thank you for calling that out :)
What an extraordinary gift and an incredible story.
Wow! This was amazing! Everything came together so well, fantastic visuals too. What an awesome story, GO JULIE! Incredible work by everyone involved, well done!
Thanks Ben! This is what we do! Stoked to bring Julie’s journey to life
Such a touching and endearing story Julie. I hope to one day meet you and try the amazing treats you have made.
I hope so too!
Some people are cut from a different cloth. To fight, establish yourself, and still be down to earth, humble, and kind person is a blessing. 🎉❤✌️
Great edit.... great story....great doco......Fantastic
Massively appreciate your kind words
Such a beautiful soul and human being who is also incredibly gifted.
Thank you for your kind words! Julie is truly incredible.
What a beautiful and incredibly talented woman ❤
We're really lucky to have Julie doing so much for our hospo industry.
Wow. Her creations are incredible I wish I could taste them one day. I live very far from NZ
Well if you ever get a chance to come to NZ, please do visit :)
Beautiful lady with a great team. Make's me feel like coming back home after watching this.
Please do! So much is happening here in Christchurch
@@StoryBites. I'm from Auckland originally, but now reside in Sydney Australia. I had a few cafes in Auckland a few years ago, but sold it to move back to Sydney for business and family reasons. I have relatives in ChCh so maybe one day.
This is such a magical and dreamy work!
It makes your mind go to places that inspire creativity aye?
Thank you wonderful story to be told ✌🏾
Thank you for listening :)
This is very inspiring and the anxiety/being an introvert and the dedication to get to that moment, really hit home. Thank you for sharing!
We are all called to take a chance on ourselves at some point in our lives. I really appreciate your comment and wish you the very best!
Lovely story. They seem like great people.
That woodland dessert looks incredible.
It's wild what they've been able to create.
I rarely comment but had to here, Such an amazing video and an amazing woman! Can't believe you dont have more subscribers and views with such professional vidoes. Anyway, you have one more subscriber now!
Yes ! Totally agree with your comments ! I quite enjoyed watching this beautiful documentary of such a beautiful soul who is so humble , truly gifted hands and incredible imagination on how to create delight to the taste buds and to the eyes! At a cost that opens up this world to many of us who can part with some of our earnings to sample delectable delights without us breaking the bank.
Her story brought tears to my eyes …. Her love and understanding of her parents LOVE 💕. She went forward in life moving forward NOT as a victim of her circumstances BUT TO BLOOM into all her GLORY to create her LIFE worthy of genuine respect from all around her.
It is refreshing to watch this instead of the wokeness we see today parading on our media channels.
People can CHANGE their lives , if ONLY they have the right attitude of personal responsibility…. Yeah … it means sacrifices and sheer hard work.
You got a new subscriber…. I want to see more people like Julie . Bring us their stories. People are not broken ….shift your mindset. If you think you are broken ….then how can you ever feel strong and grow stronger?
Thank you so much!! We are really grateful for your kind words. Keep following along :)
Wow her creations are amazing and her desserts look beautiful and delicious
They are stunning aren’t they!? :)
You did it all hardworking paid off
Thank you this women is amazing l loved watching this
My next holiday is to nz to try the edible art
Yes do come and visit :) she is always working on new and exciting things!
Just beautiful story & super talented woman 😊❤
That's aan absolutely fantastic creative High Tea
@@carolynellis387 we think so too!
Julie food looks amazing and i bet it tastes great.
Tastes just as good as it looks too!
Yeahhhhhh, go girl goooooooo!!!!
@@kiyotomiyazaki1668 wooooohoooo
Well done special lady 👏👏💖
Indeed she is!
Will go to Riccarton Farmers market this weekend then 😁😍❤
Yes go say hi for us! :) Julie is so wonderful to speak with
really enjoyed this video! :D
Thank you so much!!
Julieeee!!!!!!
🌀🌀🌀🌀💛💛💛💛🙏Do you have a Cookbook? This was a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your journey. Staying humble and kind no matter one’s success is truly a gift from Soul. 🌀🌀🌀💛🤝🤗👍✔️
Really really really enjoyed this story. Thank you! Will definitely checkout Bloom when I'm in Christchurch :)
Really really really grateful for your kind words :) thank you!
Amazing!
Thank you!
Very inspiring!!
Glad you think so!
Hahaha, honestly the weather in London is better overall than Auckland for example.. it's quite funny that Brits often think of NZ as having better weather
Haha fair comment! We had some pretty terrible winters.
Wow, really inspirational
Thank you! We feel inspired too
I live in New Zealand. Where abouts is this Market Julie has her stall. North or South Island. I would love to try some of her creations ❤
South Island! Christchurch Farmers market @ Riccarton Bush. Definitely worth giving her a visit if you can
She is based in Christchurch in the South Island. Riccarton Farmer's Market is where you'll find her :)
Bet me to it!
2024 brilliance 😊
this makes me want to move back home.
Do come back and visit :)
@@StoryBites. love the content!!!
wow
Her creations look amazing ,when she's says, cheap i wonder how cheap, because there's nothing cheap in the UK
By orders of magnitude cheaper than what you'd find in the UK, Julie is incredibly well priced. :)
ITS beautifull
It is isn’t it!
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That’s why diversity is so important
100% food is culture
😆😍🤗 love you babe. .....congratulations. God bless you. Mmmm.😆 . Good story.....powerful idea that yield benefits and reward. 🤗😙😚
Thank you for commenting! We're really proud of Julie.
Her partner, ohh boy
Simon is an incredible chef!
“That’s how I started 20years ago”.
I thought u look 20s.
Haha I know right?!
Where is this ?
Christchurch :) you can find Julie at Riccarton Farmers Market
@StoryBites. Thank you. I'm in UK so a bit of a schlepp for me! But a lovely story
@@carolynellis387 do come visit if you make it down south!
@StoryBites. it would be an absolute pleasure to visit
I've friends in Brisbane but only visited there once 2000, sadly, a lot more expensive now
When I go to London it just saddens me the lack of sense of humility and humanity.
Big cities, yet you can find yourself so lonely.
I disagree. London is the most welcome capital in the entire world. So I don't know what sort of experience you had to come to that silly conclusion. I am brown, migrant and have been living there (and here in Monaco) for over the past two decades, and I won't change it for anything in this world.
@@BrownyBird So awesome to hear your side too. I often say here in Christchurch, it isn't the biggest brightest city in the world, but the communities you surround yourself around give way to a whole other experience that is quite frankly indifferent to the city itself.
$10 for a pebble. Damn. Is everyone in NZ filthy rich or something?
@@Macky1101 how much would a pebble be where you’re based? :)
@@StoryBites. Maybe $9? But everyone here in Canada are also rich. They willingly pay $950,000 for 600 sq. ft. apartments without busting a sweat. I think I might be the only poor person in my country.
asian parent are never aroundd still need some perfection room for improvement
fancy~
Very!
The only thing I need to raise is that carrot cake isn’t French at all and this is from someone who lived in France for years. The French adopted carrot cake, cupcakes, muffins, cinnamon rolls and brownies and are great at marketing them as their owns. Instead of giving credit to the French, I would instead, call it Julie’s carrot cake !
@@fjordhellas4077 super insightful! Thank you for clarifying, we’re here to build a community full of people who love food culture, so this level of discernment is appreciated!
@@fjordhellas4077 The reason I call it my French carrot cake “French” is I have a unique recipe and technique which make the cake really light and moist. I learn that from French chef so I called it French carrot cake. But I like Julie’s carrot cake too :)
To find the missing void volunteer at a foster center, those sadness is from not feeling loved.
And it’s highly recommended to take off the gloves before you speak to an audience unless you’re about to rob a bank!
Thanks for your insight. You must be industry too!