BALINEWS.ID – MAMAKA by Ovolo has officially turned up the heat with the arrival of its new Executive Chef, Ashley Garvey, an Australian-born culinary maverick whose journey spans Melbourne kitchens, Michelin-starred restaurants, and Bali’s boldest dining rooms.
From scrubbing pans at 15 to steering star-level kitchens across continents, Chef Ashley now brings his flavor-packed, rock’n’roll style to Kuta Social Club, Bali’s most vibrant rooftop playground.
Chef Ashley’s story is anything but ordinary. He left school at 15 and quickly found purpose in the chaos and adrenaline of professional kitchens. By 16, he was running his own section. After refining his craft at the William Angliss Institute, he trained under the legendary Italian chef Riccardo Momesso, a mentorship born from wild game hunts, long nights, and a shared devotion to soulful food.
His knives then took him across Australia, through Michelin-starred Turners in the UK, and into Bali’s top culinary arenas, including Mozaic Beach Club, Starfish Bloo at W Bali, and five years as Executive Chef at Shishi Izakaya Lounge.
Now, Chef Ashley is rewriting the playbook once more returning to his Mediterranean roots but infusing them with the boldness, spontaneity, and rooftop swagger that define Kuta Social Club.
“Food isn’t just what’s on the plate, it’s the music in the room, the clink of glasses, the stories told between bites. MAMAKA has that pulse, it’s alive, spontaneous, and unapologetically real. That’s how I cook, and that’s how I want people to feel,” said Chef Ashley Garvey, Executive Chef, MAMAKA by Ovolo & Kuta Social Club.
With Chef Ashley at the helm, Kuta Social Club is gearing up for a full-blown flavor revolution. His brand-new Mediterranean-inspired menu is a celebration of coastal living sun-kissed, smoky, bold, and made for sharing. Expect flame-grilled seafood, hearty plates, crave-worthy textures, and layers of flavor that feel familiar yet thrillingly modern.
The New Menu Line-Up
Small Plates with Big Attitude
• Grilled Peppers with White Anchovies
• Beef Croquettes (M): crisp, golden, and dangerously addictive
• Chickpea Hummus (V): velvety smooth with a cheeky twist
• Burrata: creamy, fresh, and a total crowd-pleaser
From the Grill & the Sea
• Grilled Octopus: tender, charred, and perfectly balanced
• Squid Ink Pasta: moody black, briny, and beautiful
• BBQ Prawns: ocean sweetness kissed by fire
• Swordfish: bold, buttery, and served with swagger
• Char-Grilled Slipper Lobsters: indulgence with attitude
• Baked Scallops: delicate meets daring
Sweet Talk
• Honeybee Delight: floral, light, and buzz-worthy
• Firemisu: a twist on the classic, with a hint of dramatic fire
• Smash Bomb: dessert meets performance art
The Showstoppers
• Seafood Platter: the rooftop’s pièce de résistance, designed to impress and share
• Beef Tomahawk: Mission Possible Ala Chef with a Lightning Suitcase for that cinematic, Instagram-worthy moment
At Kuta Social Club, sunsets aren’t just watched, but they’re tasted. With Chef Ashley Garvey leading the kitchen, guests can expect plates that pop, cocktails that play, and a rooftop rhythm that’s deliciously unpredictable. Because here, food isn’t “fine dining.” It’s experience dining.
About MAMAKA by Ovolo
MAMAKA by Ovolo is Kuta’s bold beachfront hotel, a vibrant mash-up of design, music, and good energy. Every corner bursts with color, personality, and connection, perfect for travelers who live loud and stay curious.
About Kuta Social Club
High above the waves, Kuta Social Club is an elevated sunset playground where Mediterranean coastal cuisine meets handcrafted cocktails and endless ocean views. From brunch to golden hour to dinner under the stars, this is where Kuta comes to feast, play, and celebrate.
STREET 32 — Streetwise, Soulful, and Full of Flavor
Downstairs at Street 32, Chef Ashley’s influence brings global street-food energy with a cheeky Bali twist casual, craveable dishes crafted for sandy feet, surf breaks, and lively nights out.
And of course, the legend continues, Burger Madness, MAMAKA’s signature festival that flipped more than 1,000 burgers in a week last year. With Chef Ashley commanding the flames now, the madness is set to get even more wild and even more mouth-watering.
From sunrise smoothies to rooftop cocktails, late-night bites to long-table feasts, MAMAKA by Ovolo is officially a full-blown flavor playground. And Chef Ashley Garvey? He’s leading the charge one bold, brilliant dish at a time. (*)
