The Wandering Cumbrian

13/08/2026

I get asked a lot how I learnt to cook, and as a self taught chef, how I had the skills to stand up against such talented chefs with much more experience than I do. The truth is, I don’t know the answer to that, I suppose some of it is natural talent, some of it is from my upbringing, but I put a lot of it down to my neuro-divergent mind. After watching a lot of people speaking on the it made me realise that there are infinite ways of looking at the world. Dyslexia has always been a part of my life, I thought it was a hindrance growing up, until I figured out how to use it. I think that’s the secret, I restating how your brain works, and figuring out the way to use it, like solving a puzzle to gain the prize.

09/08/2026

It’s so nice to be able to put events on locally to me, I wanted to do something a bit different, so I made 6 snacks that were beautifully paired with 6 wines by the guys Chin Chin

It’s such a great space, laid back, relaxed, good music, and good vibes. Getting to be part of the experience, as always, meant a lot to me. So good to meet the guests and talk them through some of the stories behind my retro snacks.

01/07/2026

Thrilled to be on stage in the Chefs theater Sunday 3pm. I’ll be doing a demo on how to cook a great summer dinner party dish, using Olive oil

23/06/2026

21/06/2026

It’s not always plain sailing cooking at home, especially when you’re in a rush with the pressure of a 7 year olds core memories on your shoulders