She’s telling Hong Kong’s culinary stories through an Instagram ‘staging’ series
Mel Ng, a Hong Kong-based F&B consultant and content creator, is documenting her experiences as a 'stagiaire' in various professional kitchens. Her Instagram series aims to connect the diaspora with their culinary roots while showcasing the behind-the-scenes reality of the restaurant industry.
Why it matters
The series highlights the intersection of digital content creation and traditional culinary arts, providing a unique cultural bridge for the global diaspora.
Mel Ng tosses a beef burger patty from one hand to the other. A vlogging camera sits atop a stainless steel container, filming her every move.
The 36-year-old is working for the day at The Diplomat, a cocktail bar in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood famed for its globally ranked Wagyu burger. Next to her, the bar’s founder, John Nugent, explains the burger components to Ng ahead of service, while passing around slices of American orange cheddar to taste.
The Diplomat was the 31st stop in Ng’s stagiaire series on Instagram; “stagiaire” is the French term for intern, commonly used in professional kitchens to describe a short-term, typically unpaid internship.
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