The Dads of Coffs Central
For Father’s Day, we wanted to introduce you to some of the hard-working fathers behind the small family businesses at Coffs Central, and learn more about fatherhood from them.
Will Brennan, Brennans Quality Meats
CB: What advice did your Dad give you about being a Dad?
WB: Inadvertently, I learnt from my Dad to be around.
CB: What’s the best advice you’ve given your kids?
WB: Spending time with each other is more important than money
CB: What is your favourite Father’s Day you’ve had?
WB: My first Father’s Day. Realising that I was actually a father. I sat on the lounge holding my baby girl all day.
CB: What type of Dad are you?
A2: Without a doubt the BBQ King Dad!
Read more about Will and his butcher shop at Coffs Central.
Enver Kapukaya, Istanbul Kebabs
CB: What advice did your Dad give you about being a Dad?
EK: Be honest and work hard.
CB: What’s the best advice you’ve given your kids?
EK: Study well and help people. Be a nurse, doctor – something like that.
CB: What is your favourite Father’s Day you’ve had?
EK: The very first one – first time being a Dad.
CB: What type of Dad are you?
EK: Bit of everything! Foodie Dad. Coffee Obsessed Dad. Poker Dad. Suave Dad. Bespoke hamper Dad!
David Cini, Coffs Central Depot Cafe
CB: What advice did your Dad give you?
DC: My dad’s advice was tough but good for me. He told me not to think of home as a fallback option. This kept me going forward.
CB: What’s the best advice you’ve given your kids?
DC: Just be happy in whatever you do. If you’re not happy doing what you’re doing, find something else.
CB: What is your favourite Father’s Day you’ve had?
DC: Every one of them.
CB: What type of Dad are you?
DC: The Foodie Dad.