My name is Kele and I am from Trinidad and Tobago. I was raised in an extended family – I lived with my grandparents, parents, my three brothers and lots of cousins. Food acted as the glue that kept us together.

Most of my cooking skills I learned and inherited from my Granny – I was asked to read out recipes from Good Housekeeping magazines – she would choose the ones she thought sounded the most delicious and we’d cook them together, usually for special occasions like Christmas and birthdays. This ignited my passion for teaching and cooking – allowing me to own a catering business and become a qualified teacher. A deep appreciation for food was developed because I understood the role it played in relationships and families, eventually extending to my own.

I arrived in Bristol some years ago, and have shared my Trinidad culture through numerous cookery classes. I can’t wait to share it with you!