Jacob D'Vauz - Magnolia BBQ and Special Delivery

Today's guest is a chef who proves that great food doesn't have to live behind white tablecloths. Jacob D'Vauz is chef-owner of Special Delivery and Magnolia BBQ. He has cooked at Rockpool, Madalena's and even for Sir Paul Mcartney, but a defining moment came when he took over the kitchen at the Doubleview Bowling Club. Burntout from working three jobs seven days a week, Jacob stepped back from big kitchens to focus on creativity, family and accessibility. What followed were packed-out dinner services that rewrote the rules of bowls club dining. Now that ethos lives on through Magnolia BBQ - a pop-up at Modus Coffee in Victoria Park, alongside his role overseeing the menu at Elgin Wine Bar in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. This is Jacob D'Vauz and the story of cooking with culture, care and purpose.