Windrush Cuisine

Where it began

Food has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember. Creating it, sharing it, and celebrating with it. It makes me happy. I’ve always believed that food is far more than something we just eat — it’s a storyteller. It carries our memories, marks our milestones, and brings people together in a way nothing else can.

My passion grew from simple moments: an obsession with pastry and jam tarts at the age of 4, collecting coupons for cookbooks from Nestlé, watching Mom and other relatives prepare and argue about the best Jamaican cook, experimenting on my family with ingredients from local ethnic grocery shops, hosting friends, and discovering that a single dish can comfort, delight, and spark a conversation that lasts for hours. I realised this wasn’t something I just loved, but something I wanted to explore more and share more widely.

Thirty years in hospitality

For over 30 years I have worked in diverse areas of hospitality: product development, head chef, sous chef, catering, restaurant owner (Windrush Island Cafe), recipe writer, cookery school, teambuilding, TV and radio. Now I want to share this experience with you through Windrush Cuisine.

What we do

Catering: Dishes lovingly crafted for events of all sizes, designed to create moments worth remembering. Food that places no barriers for those with dietary requirements.

Food Consulting: With a few tweaks in preparation, ingredients, and environment, we can make food more accessible without compromising flavour. As a coeliac with other allergies, I identify with being both chef and customer. We work with you and your team to adapt and create recipes to suit dietary requirements.

Cookery Classes: Hands-on, fun, and confidence-building classes for all ages — from kids to adults, beginner or beyond. At home or at work, in groups or one-to-one. Our bespoke classes are designed to meet your needs and your time.