Jerry Mai is one of the first chefs to bring authentic Vietnamese flavours to Melbourne’s kitchens. She continues to be a culinary leader whose paddock to plate ethos and no-fuss attitude is winning friends and fans in Melbourne and afield. But in the midst of Covid Jerry has had to do an extreme pivot to keep the business operating. Gary Mehigan and Jerry talk about family, heritage, tradition and navigating the new normal of the hospitality industry.