Anthea Amore is a Byron Bay based vegan chef and cookbook author

Anthea Amore is a Byron Bay–based vegan chef, author, and the creative force behind Organic Passion Catering, bringing over three decades of experience to her globally inspired approach to plant-based cuisine.

Her connection to food began in childhood beside her Italian grandmother, where a love of simple ingredients, tradition, and flavour was first nurtured—shaping her philosophy of honest food, prepared with care and guided by intuition.

Her culinary journey has taken her across the UK, Europe, and Asia, where she immersed herself in diverse food cultures and refined her ability to reimagine traditional dishes through a wholefood, plant-based lens. From professional kitchens to private catering, her work has been shaped by years of living abroad and creating vegan food for retreats, functions and intimate events.

What if healthy food wasn’t a compromise—but a true elevation? In Anthea Amore’s acclaimed cookbooks PASSION and HUNGRY she lays the foundation of her signature philosophy, bringing together over 250 organic, plant-based recipes shaped by decades in professional kitchens. Her approach centres on simple, nutrient-dense foods that are both indulgent and beautifully balanced in flavour. PASSION and HUNGRY celebrate the power of wholefoods—blending superfoods, reimagined classics, and a deeper connection between food, wellbeing, and the planet.

From comforting breakfasts and vibrant lunches to hearty dinners and indulgent sweet treats, her gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free recipes are made with every-day ingredients designed to make healthy eating feel effortless.

At the heart of her work is a commitment to organic, locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, and the belief that food should be simple, nourishing, and bring people together. Her recipes inspire a way of eating that is as accessible as it is deeply satisfying.

At Organic Passion Catering, food is more than something you eat, it’s an experience designed to nourish, inspire and bring people together. Founded by vegan chef Anthea Amore, the business is grounded in a commitment to organic, locally sourced ingredients and creating food that feels as good as it tastes.

“Food is an expression of love. When it’s created with the intention to nourish and inspire, that’s where the magic happens.Organic Passion Catering has always been about bringing people together through food, creating something memorable, meaningful and full of life.”

With decades of experience across Australia and Europe, Organic Passion Catering creates vibrant, flavour-driven plant-based menus for retreats, weddings and events, using seasonal produce sourced from local farmers and home-grown gardens.

“I’ve always believed food should be both nourishing and exciting, something that supports your wellbeing but also feels abundant and indulgent.”

Driven by a passion for ethical food and exceptional service, Organic Passion Catering delivers memorable, beautifully curated experiences with creativity and care.