meet jade from the hungry belly

There’s something really magical about the markets, a little piece of ancient history that we have managed to hold onto throughout the centuries. Despite how our little planet has developed, market stalls are one of the few things that have not only survived the evolution of the digital age but are on the rise and thriving more than ever.
A marketplace is not just a location for people to buy and sell things but a communal activity that enhances the meaning of our lives. They are a real-time manifestation of culture, people and tradition, constantly evolving and changing.

Multi-generational Marketeer
Vegan queen Jade from The Hungry Belly is a child of many generations of marketeers. She continues her family’s legacy with her street food stall that boasts wholesome, fresh and healthy meals. She has had experience in many different types of stalls including art and crafts, fashion and our favourite, food! She grew up in a family that traveled up and down the east coast of Australia, living and breathing markets for the last 30 years. Now she is teaching her children the tricks of the trade, helping them run their own iced tea stand.
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Delicious and Nutritious
The Hungry Belly’s concept is simple yet genius - vegetarian and vegan meals made with purpose-driven ingredients designed to be yummy and nutritious. After having kids Jade became inspired to create delicious and nutritious meals, researching and learning about different ingredients and how they work for our bodies. Originally starting out with Vietnamese rice paper rolls, over the years Jade has changed her menu several times, adapting to the desires of her customers – always using fresh produce that is locally sourced. “You’ve got to pivot, adapt, evolve, roll with the punches, give the customer what they need!” With a sensational range of options including fresh salads with handmade falafels and of course the famous Vegetarian nachos our locals can not get enough of The Hungry Belly!
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Gypsy life forever
Gypsy at heart, Jade absolutely loves running her business and wouldn’t want to do anything else. Combining her two passions in life, healthy food and family, Jade is right at home here at Miami Marketta. “I do what I’m passionate about, I don’t want to go to work and not enjoy what I do, that’s really important to me.”

Come try The Hungry Belly! They are here every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm.