Lilly Trewartha

With over 15 years of experience in kitchens across Tasmania, London, and beyond, Lilly Trewartha is a passionate advocate for small-scale farmers and diverse food cultures.

Raised in Southern Tasmania, a region celebrated for its exceptional produce, Trewartha developed a deep love for fresh, locally sourced ingredients—an ethos that continues to define her cooking philosophy.

Her career includes time in some of Tasmania’s most renowned kitchens, such as Garagistes, Franklin, and Dier Makr, as well as Peg in London, where she refined her approach to seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine.

In 2020, Trewartha co-founded the six-month pop-up Izakaya Temporary with friend and mentor Luke Burgess, drawing inspiration from their travels through Japan. She has since evolved this concept, showcasing her distinctive blend of Japanese izakaya flavors and Tasmanian produce at venues across Tasmania and interstate, including Summertown Aristologist, Bar Heather, and Brico.

Now working as a freelance chef, Trewartha offers bespoke dining experiences and pop-up events throughout Tasmania. She remains committed to championing sustainable, local food systems and the farmers and producers who make her work possible.