big blue backyard is an evolving dream for owners Paul and Lisa Dempsey. After travelling the world, Paul and Lisa began to create big blue backyard in St. Andrews Beach offering simple, luxurious hideaways set amongst forest of ti-tree. Connected to the main house and hub of the busy "big blue kitchen" by boardwalks, the secluded hideaways were built to blend into the natural beauty of St. Andrews Beach.
It is Paul and Lisa's great pleasure to welcome you to this paradise, to feed you yummy food and to make sure you have the best stay.
about Paul - Chef of the world
Paul’s extensive travel and training has allowed him to soak up the cuisine of many cultures, and his cooking is inspired by these experiences. From mastering Mediterranean cooking alongside a traditional Greek chef on the tip of the Pelopennese (
about Lisa
Lisa started waitressing at 13 at the local steak house in her home town in South Africa - her destiny was set, from there! 'Hospitality' has taken her around the world to work in unique destinations, meet sensational people and allow her to develop her own special warm welcoming style of service.
about the kitchen
It's big, it's blue and we are very busy in it!
Aside from creating delicious meals for our hideaway guests, big blue kitchen delivers inspirational food, exceptional service and extraordinary events as a mobile catering service. Each event is unique to the client with tailor made menus to suit each occasion.
location
As you may guess the name reflects the location - the ocean is the backyard! Just a few minutes walk through the National Park will bring you to the stunning, almost always deserted St Andrews Beach. An enclave wedged between Gunnamatta surf beach and the Rye Ocean back beach on the Bass Strait.
A 90 minute drive from Melbourne and you are within cooee of the famed peninsula golf courses, superb vineyards, hot springs and lazy bay beaches.
address:
56 Paradise Drive
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