Media & Insights

Press, Stories &
Culinary Heritage

“Bringing Indonesia’s Heritage Cooking to Private Tables”

Novy represents a growing movement of private chefs redefining home hosting. Her focus on uncompromising authenticity—sourcing native aromatics and grinding spice pastes by hand—offers clients an elevated, culturally rich alternative to standard catering.

— Featured in Bloomberg
From the Journal

Stories & Culinary Notes


Stone mortar cobek filled with fresh sambal at the centre of an Indonesian feast spread
Heritage · Journal 01

Why the Stone Mortar (Cobek) Beats the Modern Food Processor

What the slow, heavy crush of granite releases that no blade ever can—and why the pace of the pestle is the true foundation of Indonesian flavour.

Magenta dragon-fruit refreshment cups garnished with butterfly-pea flowers on a banana leaf
Drinks & Balance · Journal 02

Fresh Indonesian Herbal Drinks & Healthy Juices

Good Indonesian food is all about balance. Along with fiery sambals and rich curries, Novy prepares fresh, healthy juices and traditional herbal tonics (Jamu). Packed with fresh fruit, citrus, and natural roots, these vibrant pink and purple drinks cool the palate and keep every meal light, fresh, and balanced.

Chef Novy frying prawn crackers over a fire pit in the courtyard of a historic French château
Weddings · Journal 03

East Meets West: Traditional Indonesian Flavours in the French Countryside

When a Malaysian bride and French groom wed at a private château in France, Novy was invited to bring the heat. Serving handcrafted traditional Indonesian snacks alongside the classic French menu, she brought authentic archipelago spice and heritage to an unforgettable cross-cultural celebration.