Hi! My name is Danielle, founder of Love Lord Howe.
I moved to Lord Howe Island with my family in 2013 and was instantly captivated by the beauty of this incredible island and its close-knit community. While I missed some of the conveniences of mainland life, I quickly found inspiration in the unique lifestyle and opportunities that island living offered.
In 2020, Lord Howe Island was closed to visitors for eight months during the COVID-19 pandemic. With my chef husband at home looking after the kids, I finally had the time to write the business plan for Love Lord Howe—a dream I’d been nurturing since we arrived on the Island and hoped to pursue once my children started school.
The vision was simple: an outdoor picnic business that would fit around my family’s schedule, allowing me to work during my husband’s afternoon break between shifts (so he could look after the kids!), If the business grew, I also wanted to be able to offer other Island mums flexible employment with larger picnics and events.
Love Lord Howe officially launched in late 2021, with our decadent Island Picnic’s quickly becoming a ‘must-do’ on Lord Howe Island.
Today, Love Lord Howe offers much more than our signature Island Picnics. We regularly plan and manage weddings, events, conferences, and support visiting tour groups. We love working with all kinds of visitors to create catering and event solutions that showcase the very best of Lord Howe Island.
Our work has been recognised at both state and national levels — we’re proud to have won Gold at the 2023 and 2024 NSW Tourism Awards, Gold at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards, and Silver at the 2024 Australian Tourism Awards for Excellence in Food Tourism.
If you’re planning a trip to Lord Howe, you’re in for something truly special. I can’t wait to welcome you and help make your island experience unforgettable!
Happy holidaying,
Danielle xx
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