The Ruddy is a gathering place for our community – a place to visit, discuss, hang out and enjoy all things food and Bowen. You'll often hear an in depth conversation about the latest issue, discussion about ingredients or the origins of a product, folks pondering what to have for dinner, or laughter over a story being retold.
What’s Cooking at
the Kitchen
Need to know what the kitchen is making today? Click here for our weekly schedule.
Meet the Team Here at The Ruddy we employ 35 part and full time staff, providing local jobs for local people,
from retail floor staff and managers at The Ruddy Potato Store, to Cooks and Gardeners working at
The Ruddy Café and Garden (Sunset Road).
A few pictures of our hard working staff (past and present):
Most of our staff are a little camera shy, so we encourage you to drop by to meet our Management
Team. We’re always open to comments and suggestions.
Daniel Heald: Owner
Ellen MacIntosh: General Manager
Louise Wright: Store Manager
Sandra Campden: buyer
Sabine Schneller: buyer
Michelle James: buyer
Kim Howden: Garden Manager