Bio
Vicky is a chef whose life is shared between Yorkshire and the Greek island of Corfu. Inspired by the local landscapes and people, she creates experiences that celebrate simple, flavour-led cooking rooted in seasons and meant for sharing.
Born in London and raised in North Yorkshire, Vicky's career has evolved naturally over the years. She worked for several seasons at Alastair Little’s cookery school in Umbria, where she developed a lasting appreciation of Mediterranean food, local ingredients and the joy of hospitality. From running the much-loved Wilfred Deli & Pantry in Richmond to cooking at ArtisOn in Masham, her career has always focused on bringing people together around the table.
In 2001, Vicky visited the Ionian island of Corfu for the first time and fell instantly in love with its Venetian history, the landscape, the people and, of course, the food. Today, she splits her time between her cosy countryside home in Masham and her partner Savvas’ off-grid, seaside family house in Corfu - food being the constant thread between the two worlds.
“Vicky’s cooking is rooted in Mediterranean flavours, but shaped by Yorkshire sensibilities.” - North East Living Magazine
About Vicky’s
“I’m a self-taught chef, designer and lifelong traveller. Vicky’s exists to honour my journey, achievements and experiences. For me the path here has been far from conventional. I’ve had many careers (sometimes by choice, sometimes through necessity) but I have always felt happiest and grounded by cooking, travelling, or best of all, doing both together.
My mum was a busy NHS doctor, yet always found time for gardening and growing vegetables, which is where I got my affinity with plants, herbs and the outdoors. Mum died from ovarian cancer, and didn’t live long enough to do all the cooking and travelling she had planned in her retirement - in my late 50s I’m doing it for her. Her ashes are scattered in a bay on Corfu, the island she also loved.
Corfu has always had a bit of my heart, hosting many family holidays and holding precious memories, especially with my daughter. When she left for university, I was faced with an empty nest and decided to change things, rather recklessly trusting my instincts and relying on my skills for work. I knew that somehow Corfu would feature in my future.
Dividing my time between Yorkshire and Corfu, I let the seasons, land and communities inspire me as I guide you along memorable culinary and travel experiences.”
