Meet Antonio's Kitchen
A small café in Knuckey Lagoon, Antonio’s Kitchen has employed 12 international cookery students in the past year, training them with essential kitchen and cookery skills and creating a supportive team environment.
The owner and chef Antonio helps students create a menu inspired by their cultural dish. Working with international students, the business also made and donated 250 mooncakes to Chung Wah Society Darwin during the 2023 Moon Festival for fundraising.
Antonio’s Kitchen has been nominated by its international student employee for its dedication to elevating early-career cookery students.
Student stories
Abhishek - India
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Darwin city seemed small but it is home to people with kind, warm hearts. I have always felt welcomed in this city.
Adele - Italy
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Hi, I am Adele and I am an international student from Italy.
Adi - Fiji
Alana Kaye College
I came to Darwin in October 2018 from Fiji to visit my older sister who works and resides in Elcho Island.
Adria - Bangladesh
I grew up hearing wonderful stories about Australia, in particular, the Northern Territory (NT) from my father.
Akansh - India
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Darwin is a perfect balance between city life and the outback life.