Flip Grater

Flip Grater
Background information
Birth name	Clare Grater
Born	(1981-09-22) September 22, 1981 (age 43) Christchurch, New Zealand
Genres	Indie, folk, acoustic,
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, author, chef
Instrument(s)	guitar, vocals
Years active	2004 - current
Labels	Maiden, Make My Day, Vicious Circle
Website	www.gratergoods.co.nz

Flip Grater

Flip Grater is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, author, and entrepreneur. Best known for her indie-folk music, she has released multiple albums and toured internationally.

Biography

Early Life

Flip Grater was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Raised in a family that valued storytelling and creativity, she was drawn to the arts from an early age. Her upbringing in New Zealand inspired her later works, particularly her emphasis on home-grown experiences and her focus on ethical, plant-based lifestyles.

Music Career

Flip Grater began her music career in the early 2000s, performing in small venues around New Zealand. Her debut album was called Cage For A Song (2006), blending folk, rock, and indie influences.

Throughout her music career, Grater released several albums, including:

• Be All And End All (2008)
• Pigalle (2014)

The latter, Pigalle, was inspired by her time in Paris, where she lived for several years.^{[ citation needed ]}

Writing and Memoirs

In addition to her music career, Grater is an author. Her cookbook The Grater Good highlights some of the dishes available at her French-styled Christchurch Bistro and was released by Koa Press in 2021.

Personal life

Flip Grater has a daughter. She lives in Christchurch, where she manages Grater Goods. ^[1]

Discography

• ^[2] Nameless EP (2004)
• Cage For A Song (2006)
• Be All And End All (2008)
• While I’m Awake I’m At War (2010)
• Pigalle (2014)
• Lullabies for Anaïs EP (2018)

Bibliography

• The Cookbook Tour Europe - tales in music and food. (Bateman)
• The Grater Good (Koa Press)

References

1. “Flip Grater: Balancing Family and Business.”Stuff.co.nz, May 3, 2023.
2. Discography: Flip Grater.Discogs.com. Accessed November 7, 2024.

External links

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Grater Goods