Lara Hayes was a yacht chef in Europe, before turning to making award-winning dressings, soups and broths. She's using her experience working with mediterranean foods to build the products which are heavily infused by olive oil and bone broths. The company - A Bit Dressy - was launched upon Lara's return to New Zealand after six years cheffing on boats in Europe.

Lara Hayes was a yacht chef in Europe, before turning to making award-winning dressings, soups and broths.

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