the story behind the purpose

food & being™️ is an expression of the magic that is born within the kitchen space. 

The concept, in its loosest form, was nurtured into me by my late grandad Joe, in my early years. The kitchen was his sacred place, his workshop if you will. He would wake up early in the morning and start cooking. That’s where he would spend most of his day and that’s where I would spend mine when at my grandparents’ house. 

Pick a celebration or any other day, and you would find us sitting in the kitchen, mostly in silence or with the radio on, cooking and just being. Nannu Joe would let me chop (badly, most of the time), stir, smell and snack along the way, whilst gently guiding me to use all of my senses to understand what a dish needs. Very occasionally, he would share a few stories from when he cooked for British royalty at San Anton Palace, where he lived and worked, and I would listen in awe. I remember leaving that space feeling bliss, relief and a sense of renewal. This is how cooking became a therapeutic practice for me.

It wasn’t until later on in my adulthood that I saw the pattern emerge: whatever emotion or mood I experience, I disappear into the kitchen to process and work it out. If this is helpful for me, I thought, it might also be a wonderful experience for others.  

food & being™️ is the name that perfectly captures all those days I spent with my grandad Joe in his small and mighty kitchen. I am certain that he had very little knowledge of how impactful it all was for me. The everyday experiences, that were such an essential part of his daily routine, became my core memories and his legacy. I now call him my ‘purpose partner’.

My superpower is creating safe, warm spaces, where food and being become one. Aided by my professional coaching experience and my kitchen fundamentals, we will create powerful and lasting connections, through making your favourite dish; whether you are joined by your loved ones, your team, or simply, your whole self.

We all have a story to tell and I cannot wait to experience yours through the food you love.