Her upbringing in New Zealand inspired her later works, particularly her emphasis on home-grown experiences and her focus on ethical, plant-based lifestyles.

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: The latter, Pigalle, was inspired by her time in Paris, where she lived for several years.

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.