The Story of The Hut
Set in the Byron Bay hinterland, The Hut is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant built around a simple idea: food tastes better when it is shared.
Three friends, one dream
To share what hospitality means to us.
The eye contact.
The simplicity.
The joy of being here.
A smile.
Making people feel welcome.
You might pour your own water.
You might pour your own wine.
But when it matters most, we’ll be there.
Because for us, hospitality has never been about being formal or perfect.
It’s about making you feel at home.
This is The Hut.
From schoolhouse to The Hut
The Hut is housed in the former O’Possum Creek Schoolhouse, a weatherboard building with a long history in the local community.
The building also inspired The Hut’s logo, creating a connection between the old schoolhouse and its new life as a restaurant.
Today, it’s a place for good food, shared tables and long lunches in the Byron Bay hinterland.
Our Team
Our secret? It’s the people. The ones in the kitchen, behind the bar and on the floor, making The Hut what it is.
Head Chef
David Mas
The OG. Since DAY 1
Sommelier / Manager
Francesco Spediacci
The tenor
Sous Chef
Sofia Olivari
The 1,000-talents girl
Restaurant Manager
Consy Quast
The Spanish charm
Bar Manager
Pascal Stoetzel
The German powerhouse
Head Waiter
Vanni Laera
The flair, the man, the one and only
Chef de Partie
Denis Zaitsev
The relentless machine
Hostess / Events Manager
Maddy Wildermuth
Our American dream
Section Waiter
Stefano Rossin
The calm during the storm
Section Waiter
André Garcia
Portugal’s finest export, our A7
Chef de Partie
Monti Sicard
The pastry queen
Section Waitress
Giselle Montenegro
Elegance at its prime
Waiter
Jack Eastwood
The English gentleman
Waitress
Núria Palat
The Catalan energy
Chef de Partie
Tommaso Colangeli
The kind Roman
Waitress
Carmen Martinez
The FOH weapon
Waiter
Victor Anaya
Rookie of the Year
