From Inspiration to the Barbecue!

More Than a Plate follows Grill Master Laura Romeo as she steps inside some of Australia’s most exciting kitchens, not to copy dishes, but to uncover the thinking, flavour, and feeling behind them. Each episode takes inspiration from a restaurant, a chef, or a moment, then brings it home to the barbecue. It’s about instinct over instruction, creativity over recipes, and showing how the Weber Genesis turns inspiration into food worth sharing with friends and family. More Than a Plate follows Grill Master Laura Romeo as she steps inside some of Australia’s most exciting kitchens, not to copy dishes, but to uncover the thinking, flavour, and feeling behind them. Each episode takes inspiration from a restaurant, a chef, or a moment, then brings it home to the barbecue. It’s about instinct over instruction, creativity over recipes, and showing how the Weber Genesis turns inspiration into food worth sharing with friends and family.

Episode 1: Baba’s Place

Baba’s Place explores suburban cuisine and the ‘wog’ experience through art, food and culture.

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Interior of Baba’s Place restaurant
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In Episode 1, Laura shows how nostalgic flavours can be reworked for the barbecue, approachable, practical, and made for sharing.

Phase 3: The Cook





Episode 2: Sofia

Episode 2: Sofia
Sofia Bistro brings Mediterranean flavours together with a focus on technique and execution.
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Episode 2 sees Laura unpack how attention to heat, timing, and texture can turn simple ingredients into a barbecue showstopper.



Phase 3: The Cook





Episode 3: Juni

Juni brings Southeast Asian flavour to life with aromatic herbs, punchy sauces and layered spices.

Episode 3: Juni
Southeast Asian Bar and Dining Juni brings Southeast Asian flavour to life with aromatic herbs, punchy sauces and layered spices.
Interior of Juni Southeast Asian Bar and Dining
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In Episode 3, Laura takes cues from Chef Hendri and the kitchen’s signature style, translating those influences to the barbecue with clever techniques that deliver crisp, soft, and savoury layers at home.

Phase 3: The Cook — Peking Duck Inspired Pancakes





Recipes from More Than a Plate