Tourism & Events
Food tourism gives culinary enthusiasts the opportunity to pursue unique and memorable eating and drinking experiences, to get an authentic taste of place of our bountiful produce.
With Scotland's outstanding natural larder of fresh food, Wendy's renowned expertise in Quality assurance, Menu development and local procurement provides assistance in business development across the whole food chain helping Scotland's producers reach new markets, and pointing food tourists to little known food gems.
Substantial experience as a Cookery presenter and guest speaker ensures that events attended, or run, by Wendy have great interaction with visitors and delegates alike. Project management and media handling for food festivals include The Royal Highland Show, Gardening Scotland, London Restaurant Show, BBC Good Food Show and Slow Food Scania (Sweden)
As a cookery book author, Wendy's food travel cookbook 'Food Miles From Home' is a must for every kitchen.
Food Education
Wendy is very committed to education. Her professional qualifications and attention to detail enable her to offer all the necessary skills required for schools projects, group training initiatives, menu development and product knowledge.
Wendy is a registered REHIS Trainer offering a range of courses in Hygiene, Health and Cooking Skills.
Her work on school meals initiatives has taken her to many regions, in particular working with East Ayrshire Council, whose trail blazing commitment earned them an award and a Royal Visit. She now sits on the Food for Life Served Here Standards Committee for school meals.
Winner Food & Drink Category, Scottish Rural Network Photo Competition 2016, Wendy is also available for photography and/or food styling commissions.
Clients include: House of Bruar, RHASS, DC Thomson, Shooting Scotland Magazine and Paterson Arran.