Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Jane Rangiwahia is a warm-hearted and down-to-earth food stylist and creative based in Auckland, New Zealand. Raised in Hawera, Taranaki, as the eldest of five and the only daughter, she learned the art of cooking early on from her mother, a true culinary inspiration.Jane’s journey into food styling was catalysed when she met the iconic Kiwi chef Jo Seagar, who encouraged her to turn her innate talents into a vocation. Under Jo’s mentorship, Jane worked on food styling for Jo’s cookbook, and hasn’t looked back since. From here, she went on to contribute to TV shows as a stylist, and even cooked on camera as a guest on Whānau Living.
Her collaborations include working closely with Simon Gault, helping him with his Herald on Sunday columns and contributing to his book Summer with Simon Gault. More recently, Jane worked as the Food Producer on two series of Eat Well For Less (TV One), shaping the show through her stylistic sensibilities and culinary knowledge.
Beyond her professional work, Jane’s approach to food is very much anchored in community. In 2023, she launched community cooking classes in Roskill South through Communities Feeding Communities, teaching elegant, accessible, and heart-warming recipes using ingredients from a social supermarket and community garden.
Her food philosophy? Use the best ingredients available to make uncomplicated, healthy, and deeply delicious meals, food that not only fills the belly but warms the soul.
| Languages | Te Reo Maori » Advanced |
| Other | Cooking, Cooking Demonstrations, Food Demonstrations, Food Stylist, Gardening, Private Catering |
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