Nutrition | Chef | Food Writer

After a successful career in criminal law, Kate trained as a chef at Leiths School of Food and Wine, trading courtrooms for professional kitchens - from frying pan to fire!

Today she combines her roles as chef and nutrition advisor with food writing. Kate specialises in nutrition in culinary practice and has recently received a qualification in cooking authentic Japanese cuisine from the Tokyo School of Sushi and Washoku.

Her culinary experience spans leading London restaurants, wellness retreats and development kitchens.

Growing up on a fruit farm fostered Kate’s deep connection with nature and an understanding of the importance of environmentally conscious farming and food quality.

Having written articles for national publications like The Evening Standard, The Telegraph and Tortoise Media on during her time as a barrister, Kate is now developing a career as a food writer, focusing on food sustainability.

  • 'Kate is a delight to work with, and her culinary prowess is crystal clear. Her food is creative, utterly delicious and the entire process from start to finish is seamless. Kate has a wonderful calm presence that guests love and she makes it all so easy. Simply cannot recommend Kate highly enough, I trust her implicitly!'

    Tracey S

  • 'Kate went above and beyond to create an incredible menu for my 3 day retreat in November 2024. In fact I think the food was the star of the show!! Her planning and preparation were meticulous – she asked lots of questions to make sure she understood the brief and provided several options for me to choose from. She did an incredible tasting session beforehand and then blew me away at the event. The food was prepared with love and was utterly delicious. Not only that it was nutritionally balanced too and she explained the make up of every dish to us before serving it. I couldn’t recommend Kate highly enough, and will certainly be using her again myself'

    Alex R

  • 'Kate delivered the most incredible cuisine for my recent coaching retreat in the Cotswolds. All meals were perfectly balanced with great thought of individual nutritional needs, detailed attention to flavours, whilst using seasonal , fresh produce. The feedback from all our all guests was outstanding. Kate worked independently and tirelessly to make everyone feel nourished and loved with the finest food to serve the soul. I would not hesitate to work with Kate again, she remained calm, professional throughout, her passion, knowledge, and capability of providing a symphony of delicious food was sublime.'

    Amanda T

  • 'Kate's food is consistently healthy, beautifully presented and utterly delicious. When it comes to menus, she is both creative and original and always comes up with interesting flavour combinations. On top of all of that, she is a joy to have around - i only wish I could have her cooking for me all the time! '

    Johnny M

  • Kate prepared meals for me to take back to work following an operation. She prepared a range of different dishes ensuring that they were nutritionally balanced and had the optimum ingredients for recovery. They looked exquisite and were all totally delicious. She even made a range that would freeze so I enjoyed them for weeks to come.

    Delly H

My Services

  • As a private chef in central and west London, I offer a range of services from lunch and dinner parties, food drop off and weekly meal prep in client’s homes. I also cook for weekend parties and retreats. Whether you’re hosting a special evening, looking for healthy family meals, or planning a wellness retreat, I’ll work closely with you to create delicious and nourishing dishes.

  • With a range of experience in professional kitchens I am able to adapt to the range to the range of professional kitchens. I have experience working in restaurants like River Café and in food production at Baakavor and Cook. My commitment to exceptional food and good service, combined with my background and knowledge in nutrition, makes me a versatile choice for freelance work.

  • Combining my chef skills and nutrition knowledge, I create and prepare meal plans and advise on diet for a range of conditions and dietary requirements. I have experience in creating meal plans for those with auto-immune issues, neurodiversity and allergies .

  • Having previously written for The Telegraph, Evening Standard and Tortoise Media I am now turning my hand to writing food related content, focussing on issues surrounding food supply, sustainability, ecological issues and farming. I am available for commissions, comments and panels

Check Sample Spring Menu