Our team
People join the Blend Kitchen team from all different walks of life and for various reasons, but each and every one of them is committed to making Sheffield a better (and tastier) place.
People join the Blend Kitchen team from all different walks of life and for various reasons, but each and every one of them is committed to making Sheffield a better (and tastier) place.
Sheffield born and bred, Richard Hawley is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer.
After a short stint with Pulp, led by his friend and fellow Sheffielder Jarvis Cocker, he launched a solo career in 2001. Since then he’s had eight studio albums, been nominated for two Mercury Prizes, a Brit and his music and lyrics recently took the sell out ‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’ to win the UK Theatre Awards Best Musical Production 2019.
In an ever evolving career, he’s collaborated and worked with an impressive list of musicians including Arctic Monkeys, Paul Weller, Elbow, Manic Street Preachers, Shakespeare Sister, Robbie Williams, All Saints, Texas, Duane Eddy, Lisa Marie Presley, Nancy Sinatra, and Dame Shirley Bassey. With a hugely diverse following he’s managed the rare feat of being critically acclaimed, commercially successful and respected by peers globally.
His most recent 2019 album ‘Further’ (the first not to be named after a local landmark) achieved number 3 in the UK album chart and although all recent shows have been cancelled due to the pandemic, there is a string of concerts and festival appearances planned later this year across the UK.
Photo credit: Chris Saunders
I can think of no higher honour than to be asked to lend my name as Patron to a place that gives people a sense of worth and value in this world whilst at the same time teaching them skills to secure that worth and value on their own, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all the Blend team the very best of wishes for a brighter future. I look forward to seeing you all very soon, can’t wait….it’ll be something I’ll relish.
Joanna has worked in public health in Sheffield for over a decade and brings a wealth of experience in designing, commissioning and overseeing community based public health programmes. She is currently SCC lead for suicide prevention.
In his role with Tilda Rice, Gareth is responsible for overseeing major contracts with a number of national restaurant groups and supermarkets. As Blend Kitchen chair, Gareth is able to advise on food trends and financial management.
As chief operating officer for Twinkl, David has a wealth of experience in organisational and project management benefiting millions of children around the world. David brings these skills to the Blend Kitchen board providing an analytical eye on our running and business development.
Whether it’s a quick bite, a catch up with friends or a cause for celebration, come and share some laughs with us over some first-class food. If your booking is for more than 6, please call or email us as we will require a pre-order for your booking.
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