STORIES TO GATHER
@stories_to_gather
Lia Townsend is the creative force behind Stories to Gather. Growing up in an Australian–Italian household, she learned early that food is never just food, it’s the heart of every occasion, the backdrop for stories, laughter, and connection. Her fondest memories are of long lunches that spilled into evenings, where conversations flowed as generously as the wine.
Inspired by those moments, Lia founded Stories to Gather in 2019 to reimagine how food can be experienced. Guided by warmth and artistry, she transforms produce into immersive, sensory-rich expressions, whether through bespoke food installations, thoughtfully curated hampers, or intimate gatherings.
From private clients to global brand activations, Lia approaches every project with a deeply personal, hands-on touch, ensuring that each story feels unique and unforgettable.
Stories to Gather isn’t just a studio, it’s a movement where food is transformed into art, and gatherings become immersive stories that ignite the senses. We don’t merely set tables; we curate stages for connection, wonder, and disruption.
Driven by an untamed love for culinary craft and narrative, we refuse the ordinary. Each project, whether for individuals, brands, or communities, is approached as an original, daring collaboration. From concept to completion, we obsess over every detail, shaping environments that provoke conversation and kindle a lasting sense of awe.
Here, the table is a living canvas, a wild playground where creativity meets human connection, and where every event is an invitation to see, taste, and feel differently. We don’t replicate. We don’t retreat. We exist to break molds, celebrate the bold, and conjure experiences that linger far beyond the final moment.
If you seek the singular, the daring, the unforgettable. Your story begins at our table.