I started this business nearly 13 years ago because I love to make people happy with my food and hospitality. The Nomad ethos remains precisely the same today and in everything we do.

My culinary journey started at Thomas Danby College in Leeds under the tutorage of esteemed chef David Box who has worked under such greats as Raymond Blanc and Pierre Koffman.

My first profession kitchen was at Malmaison Brasserie in Leeds where I learnt important culinary skills including matching flavours and textures. I also had the opportunity to work at one of Leeds top sushi restaurants where I learnt more about the art of Sushi, which has always been a passion of mine.
I then continued my study of worldwide cuisine, working at Arcimboldo’s delicatessen in Harrogate which specialises in Italian/French Cuisines for nearly a year.

If I was going to get married again, I would have Slow Cooked Persian Lamb with Sumac and Pomegranate Jus. We serve it with Textures of Carrots, Chargrilled Hispi Cabbage with Lemon Tahini Yoghurt and Chilli Oil, Lebanese Flatbreads and Pomegranate, Pistachio and Apricot Jewelled Cous Cous, Yum!

What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to work within the financial industry – I’m so glad that I ended up in Hospitality, I’m not sure I’m suited to

Mastermind Specialist Subject: Capital Cities of the World, I love travelling and eating around the world!

My love of catering began 15 years ago in my hometown of Newcastle. Learning the ropes in a small butcher shop - working with fresh local produce had me hooked in seeking a career in catering. A change of pace and location found me working in an Italian restaurant. Gaining further insight into the broad spectrum in food varieties, tastes and sensations. My journey continued travelling to Cheshire working in a large hotel gaining further knowledge & the position of junior sous chef.

Finally arriving in Gods County and becoming a “Yorkshire Lass”. After working in numerous hotels I found my dream job at Nomad. I love working outdoors and in new and interesting places. Every week brings a new menu but at the center of every dish is passion, heart and soul. Being part of a special occasion brings great satisfaction, knowing all your needs are catered for. My favorite style of cuisine is definitley Greek. Our chargrilled chicken gyros with homemade flat bread will take you back to your holiday.

What did you want to be when you grew up? Nursery Teacher but two weeks work experience soon put a stop to that.

Mastermind Specialist Subject – Friends

I’m your port of call for anything you need. Once you are booked in with us and have confirmed your menu with James, I will be your point of contact. I can help you with anything from changes to your menu to power requirements to ‘do we provide a cake knife?’ (yes, we do!). I’m relatively low maintenance (apart from when it comes to being fed) and will only get needy around 6 weeks before your big day where we will run through everything together.

I graduated from York St John University with a first class BA Hons Event Management degree in 2021. I did a lot of work experience whilst at university, launching a 'Women in Leadership' event for York Business Week in 2020. I worked as a Project Officer part time during my studies. Having worked in several different roles within hospitality and customer service since I was 16, Nomad seemed like a great marrying of skills! I started with Nomad in May 2021 and haven’t looked back since.

My favourite thing to inhale whilst working at Nomad is a szechuan salt and pepper king prawn or our dauphinoise potatoes, which are just dreamy.

What did you want to be when you grew up – Veterinarian

Mastermind Specialist Subject – 2000's music

I grew up on a dairy farm and seeing how hard that lifestyle was, I knew I wanted a 9-5 job. Somewhere clean, warm and dry, where I didn’t need to wear wellies and overalls. I have always had strong organisation skills, or as some would call it, ‘bossy’, so it appeared an office job was calling me.

I worked in Secretarial/Administrator posts in the Harrogate area, for 30 years in total. My employers ranged from car dealerships, construction industry, Funeral Directors and for the last 22 years, an educational charity, where I was a Customer Support Manager. I took redundancy in 2016.

After a year off, I found that I needed something to occupy a little of my time and keep me out of the shops. I had worked in various pubs and restaurants whilst at school and college and after a quick search of jobs on a casual basis, for one or two days a week, non-stressful, within 2 miles of home, the role of Kitchen Assistant with Nomad Catering popped up. The rest is history.

The food at Nomad is fantastic. Working with truly talented Chefs and sampling their creations is a joy. I especially love the spicy tempura prawns, curries, chocolate brownies and lemon posset, just to name but a few.

Mastermind specialist subject – Erasure / 80’s and 90’s techno pop music.