@ Grey Lynn Farmers Market

The Very Good Dumplings food truck is the brain child of Michael Easton and Sarah Neale.

What makes your dumplings so very good?
Our dumplings are hand-made using quality local ingredients (organic and free-range) and come in a range of six globally inspired flavours - Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Nepalese, Turkish and Korean. Our dumplings are a treat food that is also good for you.

Isn’t it a big leap to go from working in advertising to owning a food business?
We’ve always been passionate about great food. I have worked in local icons Dizengoff and Salta. Michael has worked in local restaurants, including Verona. He has also catered for some big rock concerts, supplying premium organic food.

Why did you choose the Grey Lynn Farmers Market to sell your dumplings?
We know the area well and knew that Grey Lynn Farmers Market and locals are sympathetic to our ethical values, and that they appreciate good quality, organic food that comes direct from the producer. We knew that Grey Lynners would support our commitment to paying our staff a living wage and providing a positive working environment.

We love talking directly to our customers at the market. Their direct feedback has been important for us to perfect our dumplings.

What is your idea of a great holiday?
Our holiday in Tahiti, nearly two years ago, completely transformed our lives. Michael had been pouring every ounce of energy into his advertising business and I had been working long hours in hospitality for years - it was time for a break. We were enchanted by Les Roulottes (literally rolling food trucks), the colour, the smells, the music, the vibrant atmosphere and, of course, the wonderful food. We came home with a mission to bring a slice of that back to Auckland.

www.verygooddumplings.co.nz

GREY LYNN FARMERS MARKET: Every Sunday 9am-12:30pm @ the Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road, http://glfm.co.nz