Cookery School Team

Ursula is a passionate advocate of all things Italian, having written over 20 books on the subject. She is mad about bread and baking.

Four decades in the business, John brings both mastery and passion to the table so that each class is elevated to extraordinary heights. He teaches cooking on fire, all things Asian and a whole lot more!

Niki is a plant-based chef and award-winning blogger. She is also a qualified holistic health coach.

Fabio and Agnes, a Leiths trained cook and a stylist, are both originally from Venice. Together they are the voices behind “the Venetian Kitchen”, a project focused on sharing the stories, traditions and recipes at the base of Venetian food, the food they grew up with as kids. Through their Instagram feed and recipe blog, they invite people to slow down, cook with care, and discover that some of the most memorable food comes from the simplest places.

They have been running their own Venetian food cooking classes at Brixton Windmill in London, and are now excited to bring their recipes, storytelling and tablescaping to the Jericho kitchen, to transport everyone to Venice and the beautiful Veneto region in Italy.

Forever curious about the power of food, Nikita loves to explore the health benefits of plants and spices. Taught by her Indian Kenyan-born grandmother, mother and aunt, she grew up cooking and sharing meals rooted in South Asian traditions. Happiest in the kitchen, she’s always cooking, tasting and sharing.

Marcia is an experienced chef, food writer and creative with a long-standing career in food as well as an advocate for seasonal ingredients and the Mediterranean way to eat!

After years of sharing her home cooking, Anita noticed a real appetite from friends wanting to learn authentic Indian dishes for themselves. Over 20 years ago, this sparked the creation of Anita’s Kitchen, where her passion for teaching began through classes, tastings and community events.

Joy Skipper is a Food & Nutrition Consultant, Registered Nutritionist and international chocolate judge with a passion for simple, nourishing food. She co-authored The Clever Guts Recipe Book with Dr Michael Mosley and loves helping people better understand gut health through relaxed, hands-on cooking. Alongside nutrition, Joy also makes her own bean-to-bar chocolate and guides guests through the fascinating world of fine chocolate tasting. Her workshops are warm, informative and full of delicious things to taste along the way.

Phai (pronounced Pie), originally from Bangkok, grew up in a busy Thai-Chinese kitchen where her love of flavour and cooking began. Her classes are relaxed, generous and full of authentic Thai cooking, with a focus on balance, confidence and the joy of sharing food.

Kei has spent more than 25 years sharing her love of authentic Japanese cooking across the UK. Trained at the renowned Tsuji Culinary Institute in Japan, she combines traditional techniques with fresh, healthy ingredients and a relaxed, hands-on style that makes Japanese cooking both accessible and great fun. Whether you’re perfecting sushi, mastering everyday Japanese dishes or discovering new flavours, Kei’s classes are full of delicious food, expert tips and plenty of inspiration.

Hi my name is Julia and I run Pet Gât bakery.

What is Pet Gât? I run an Oxford-based micro bakery, specialising in small cakes and other tasty treats such as little frangipane tartlets. My recipes are often based on Swedish classics and always make from scratch with primo ingredients! I can also cater for parties and weddings, so get in touch if you have great needs for small cakes.