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Food Solutions Partnership comprises, Simon Hope, Karen Samuel and Kate Adamson.

Simon has been in the catering industry, since 1976. He successfully ran Food for Thought in Covent Garden London, then his own highly acclaimed restaurant, Food for friends in Brighton until 2004. During that time he has written three cookery books, appeared on television and countless radio shows. He opened Brighton’s first wholefood Patisserie and first vegetarian takeaway / outside catering unit in 1986. Outside catering events have always been a key part of his restaurant businesses.

Karen started cooking professionally at Food for friends in 1985, as a part time salad chef under the auspices of Head Chef, Phil Taylor. By the time Phil left to start Terre à Terre in 1989, Karen had become his automatic replacement. Her taste-buds are second to none and her knowledge of international cuisine had grown exponentially over her time with the company. Karen also ran her own mainstream outside catering company, as well as cooking for the purely vegetarian / vegan Food for friends. While not vegetarian herself, Karen's food was, and is, an essential add-on, feeding carnal desires with meatless creativity!

Kate is not only our company sweet tooth, but also our conscience. Everything about her is wholesome even her Swiss Grandma’s predilection for chocolate (it has to be at least 70%!!). Kate makes the best and healthiest cakes and puds you’ll ever taste from only the very finest ingredients. Dinner parties have always been legendary due to Kate's masterpièces de resistance. From formal, rich desserts to healthy dairy free options Kate will always be able to help and guide you to the right choice, and most importantly, will never disappoint, so simply sit back and indulge yourself. Contact Simon, Karen or Kate by email, phone or fax or by using our online form.