MEET THE TEAM
JAMES DEVONSHIRE - TUTOR
James has been part of the Daylesford food team since 2015, initially as the sous chef in the Café kitchen before seizing the opportunity to join the Cookery School. As passionate about eating good food as cooking it, Yorkshire-born James spends all day in the kitchen at Daylesford before going home to create nourishing, unfussy meals for his family. He believes that you're never too young to appreciate good, simple food and never too old to start learning to cook it! James brings to the table a passion for home curing, years of experience in some of the best restaurants in the Cotswolds and a ready supply of dad jokes.
MATT WEEDON - HEAD OF THE COOKERY SCHOOL & TUTOR
Matt has recently joined the Daylesford Cookery School bringing with him extensive experience having earnt multiple accolades including Michelin stars at two previous restaurants. Matt's French-inflected style of cooking with a light and simple take on dishes has inspired some new additions to our course calendar such as Classic French Cooking and Simple Sauces, Stocks & Vinaigrettes which we are really excited about!
SOPHIE JONES - NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & OFFICE MANAGER
Sophie grew up on a working dairy farm in rural Herefordshire before studying business and events management at university. After graduating, Sophie had a summer job delivering strawberries which is when she first learned about Daylesford. Her curiosity to find out more about how food can be produced according to the rhythms of nature sparked an interest in sustainable farming and agriculture.
Sophie has been part of our Cookery School team for several years, where she works as New Business Development and Office Manager. She is passionate about sharing simple, home-cooked food.
RHAYA JORDAN - RESIDENT NUTRITIONIST
Rhaya is a qualified naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist who has been in practice for 30 years. She was one of the core team that introduced the first Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Therapy in the UK. Rhaya has lectured at both undergraduate and post-grad level and now runs workshops for the public. Rhaya’s core speciality is supporting people with diabetes and she delivers an online programme along with retreats for diabetics. Rhaya is also interested in sustainable agriculture and food, holding a Permaculture Design Certificate. She is available for private appointments via Bamford in Brompton Cross and is resident nutritionist at Daylesford.