About By Mike

With over three decades in food and hospitality, Mike McEnearney has built a career defined by innovation, generosity, and integrity. Chef, restaurateur, creative director, author, and consultant — every role informs the next. by Mike is the culmination of that experience: a consultancy and creative studio turning ideas into living, breathing hospitality brands.

From Kitchen by Mike, which redefined casual dining in Australia, to its licensed evolution at Sydney International Airport with Emirates — named Best Airport Restaurant in the World (2018) — and the National Gallery of Australia, each project proves that simplicity and honesty scale. Most recently, From Here by Mike at 1 Hotel Melbourne has become the benchmark for what hotel dining can be — sustainable, hyper-local, and unmistakably human.

Beyond the kitchen, McEnearney’s work spans strategy and large-scale execution — re-engineering 60+ outlets for Merivale at Allianz Stadium and the SCG, curating Carriageworks Farmers Market since 2015, and creating event programs for Westpac OpenAir, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, and the Festival of Dangerous Ideas.

At by Mike, food is more than what’s on the plate — it’s a system, a story, and a culture. Every project blends creative vision with operational intelligence to build hospitality that works — commercially, culturally, and emotionally.

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At by Mike, we don’t just advise — we build, scale, and sustain. Every project blends creative vision with operational intelligence, delivering an experience that is authentic, commercially viable, and unforgettable.

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  • Black background with white gothic text reading "The Society Moving Forward".

    Mike McEnearney is one of Australia’s most influential chefs, pioneering a return to honest, seasonal cooking.

    Sydney Morning Herald

  • Black background with the white title 'GOURMET TRAVELLER' in large, stylized font.

    From farmers’ markets to stadiums, McEnearney has redefined how Australians connect to food at every scale.

    Australian Gourmet Traveller

  • CNN Travel logo in white text on a black background.

    Kitchen by Mike at Sydney Airport proved that even in transit, food could be soulful, seasonal, and award-winning.

    CNN Travel

  • Black background with a white circular logo featuring a chef's hat on the left, and the word 'goodfood' in lowercase white letters to the right.

    From Here by Mike at 1 Hotel Melbourne is a masterclass in how hyper-local sourcing can shape luxury dining.

    Good Food

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