Harrogate
BRIEF
Steph joined Rudding Park in 2002. Initially appointed as Head Chef at Clocktower Restaurant, she progressed to Executive Chef after four years, overseeing Clocktower and the Conference and Banqueting Kitchens.
In 2009 Steph decided to strike out on her own, starting her own consultancy and is proud to count Rudding Park as one of her longstanding clients.
Current remit for Rudding Park includes supporting the team to:- Showcase Rudding Park kitchen garden produce
- Mentor Rudding Park chefs – focusing on the younger members of the team, developing their demonstrations skills on the Yorkshire food circuit
- MC for gourmet dinners – such as the Chefs’ Supper Club
- Recruit new talent
- Recommend new local food suppliers
WHAT THE CLIENT SAYS...
Rudding Park has collaborated with Steph on a number of projects over the years and there is no doubt our business has benefitted from her wealth of experience.
Steph has a real, palpable passion for food – particularly produce grown in Yorkshire – and loves to share this with people.
Steph is extremely professional and is respected by everyone she works with, whether she is inspiring the next generation by coaching our team of young chefs, introducing exciting new suppliers, MC-ing gourmet dinners or showcasing dishes at cookery demonstrations and on our TV screens.
Her warm, infectious personality endears her to everyone she meets and has a great ‘little black book’ of food contacts.
Steph is considered a ‘Champion of Yorkshire produce’ and we highly value her industry knowledge and commitment.
Huggate
BRIEF
To help improve recipes and dish presentations, cook through the menu choices and present dishes ready for banquet-style shooting parties.
WHAT THE CLIENT SAYS...
We had a very intensive day in the kitchen reinventing and upgrading a lot of the dishes on my menus.
We learnt different ways of presenting plates of food with professional style and Steph helped us improve recipes and cooking skills.
I feel a lot more confident with our menus, cooking and presentation.
CATERING
Catterick & Yorkshire
BRIEF
Designing menus and cooking alongside Davina Lovegreen Catering at prestigious events including Shoot dinners at Newby Hall and Bramham Park, as well as cooking for wedding parties and special occasions.
Steph has worked with Davina Lovegreen for many years and they’ve become such great friends that Steph asked her to cook at her wedding!
WHAT THE CLIENT SAYS...
I have know Steph for some years now, working with her developing products and menus. The biggest thing that Steph has done for me is giving me the confidence to believe in myself and what I do. Thanks Steph... If you have lost your way or need a change of thinking, this is your lady. I love working with Steph and plan to keep on doing so for many 'Moons' to come.
York
BRIEF
When Chris and Rebecca took over Galtres Lodge in the centre of York, they wanted to increase food sales by improving the menu, streamlining the kitchen operation and using locally-sourced, seasonal produce. They required the following services:
- Staff development and employment
- Kitchen organisation
- Health and safety practices
- Food hygiene systems
- Menu development
- Menu costings
WHAT THE CLIENT SAYS...
We cannot thank Steph enough for her help at Galtres Lodge. As new owners we took over a wonderfully located (but in-need-of-some-attention) hotel and restaurant right in the centre of York, and we knew that the food was one of the first things that needed improvement.
Never in a million years did we think that Steph would be willing to help little old us, but as fate would have it, she did! The change to our menus made an immediate impact to the business, as we could promote local, home-made, fresh, delicious meals, which made us stand out in a sea of chain restaurants in the city centre.
As the quality of the food improved, we were able to increase prices, and now that Steph has costed-out each menu item, we know that we are making a profit on every dish! A year later and we’re making substantially higher food sales, and our feedback is excellent. Steph also helped us develop our team, made our kitchen more organised, and improved our food hygiene and health and safety. We love Steph and cannot recommend her highly enough!