Adele’s love for pastry stemmed from her younger years of baking with her mother. This propelled Adele into the food industry where she spent over 15 years working in food development for some of the UK’s most recognised retailers and restaurants. Having been trained by a Michelin star chef, Adele acquired a CTH Diploma in Culinary Arts and an Advanced Level 4 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate. Her love for creating food for other people encouraged Adele to start her own business in 2020, Made by Adele, which operates from her registered micro bakery in Hampton.

Whether you’re looking for a wedding cake, or something more seasonal, classic or bespoke, Adele will exceed all your expectations and ensure happiness in every slice. If interested, please visit Made by Adele’s website or her Instagram to discover more!

Since its launch in 2010, this brewery has experienced continuous growth and evolution, driven by a passion for crafting intriguing beers. With a keen eye on unfiltered brews to maximise flavour, they skillfully blend traditional craft with contemporary thinking. Their beer selection is notably influenced by German and US styles, yet they hold a special place for the reinvention of British classics, such as the cask beer London Porter. Their Core Range, available year-round, caters to a broad spectrum of tastes, featuring everything from milk stout and pale ales to pilsner lager. Through their Occasional and Limited Releases, they venture into new flavour territories, crafting unique and interesting beers that reflect their commitment to innovation. Always looking forward, this brewery thrives on the excitement of what the future holds

Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa in a very large Serbian family – Tadinka being one of ten children- the kitchen was always a great place to congregate. Inspired by her mother who is a phenomenal baker, Tadinka has been passionate about baking from a very young age. Her recipes and ingredients come from a long range of childhood memories and countless hours spent whipping up delicious treats in her family kitchen. Dedicated to creating bespoke, mouth-watering flavours, Tadinka Nougat is perhaps more of a journey than your typical nougat.  

Please visit Tadinka Nougat’s website, Instagram or Facebook page to discover more about their flourishing and exciting business!

Sophie's baking journey began at age three, standing on a chair next to her grandmother, making traditional sponges and fairy cakes with a lot of love (and arm power). By the time she finished primary school, she was the family's designated baker. After having her own children, Sophie dived into cake decorating, teaching herself the exquisite buttercream icing techniques which are beautifully showcased in her cakes today. In 2019, Sophie left her 16-year career in physics to start Cake for Breakfast SW20. The business initially focused on mini cakes and cupcakes due to COVID-19 but quickly grew into a loyal community of happy and satisfied customers. Cake for Breakfast SW20 is a continually thriving business enjoyed by thousands of people every year.

Meet Jennifer Foulds, the proud visionary behind Evoke Entertainment. Hailing from Sunderland in the North East of England, Jennifer embarked on a dance journey, leaving her hometown at 16 to attend dance college in Edinburgh. Later, she ventured to London to follow her passion for dance, leading to an impressive 8-year career spanning 4 continents. Fuelled by a compelling vision, Jennifer aspired to bring unparalleled talent and creativity to events, venues, and hotels worldwide. Drawing upon her extensive network within the entertainment industry and profound insights into fashion and design, she gave life to Evoke Entertainment. Looking ahead, this talented dancer and entrepreneur envisions her company making a global impact, creating breath-taking shows and experiences that resonate with audiences across the world.

Charlotte Simpson-Orlebar is the proud creator of Kensal Rise’s very own marshmallow business, Kensal Sugar Kitchen. Charlotte had forever dreamed of owning a sweet shop but instead spent most of her adult life in TV production. In 2020, Charlotte was allowed the opportunity to follow her passion and, to quote the local business owner, “elevate the humble marshmallow to grown-up status”. After whipping up, testing and eating hundreds of marshmallows in her kitchen, Kensal Sugar Kitchen opened its doors to the public and has flourished ever since! Considering the future, Kensal Sugar Kitchen will be introducing exciting new flavours, coconut being their latest, and ultimately hope that their one-of-a-kind marshmallows become London’s go-to treat for party canapés, dinner parties and get-togethers across the nation!

Highball Cocktails was founded by Kate and Red Johnson in 2019. The creative initiative was born from a combination of Red’s background and upbringing in beverages and Kate’s 20 years of experience and expertise in marketing and brand-building.

Kate and Red came up with the idea to launch a non-alcoholic cocktail brand after starting a family together. Following Kate’s pregnancy, the couple sought to create a healthy and all-natural drink, as delicious and fun as a cocktail, that would appeal to every person for every occasion. Their customers include pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, those seeking sobriety and others looking for choice, health and moderation in their lives.

Son of the world’s best-selling wine writer, Hugh Jonson, Red also runs a drinks export business exporting British sparkling wine, cider, craft beer and spirits all over the world. In 2022, Kate was recognised as being one of the UK’s most inspirational female founders, by F:Entrepreneur, a campaign run by Small Business Britain.

What does the future look like for Highball Cocktails?

The brand has gained popularity in Canada, South Korea and Scandinavia and is already sold in over 16 countries around the world. Focused on raising brand popularity in the UK, Highball Cocktails’s mission is to mainstream the brand and see it become everybody's go-to drink. New cocktails will be launched into the range during 2023 so please visit the Highball Cocktails website or Instagram/Facebook to discover more! Highball Cocktails is a brand that does not require compromise: on quality, on flavour, on health, or on experience!

Laura Ward is the proud and talented founder of Tablescape.London. Laura has a background in design and has always been inspired by a love of interiors, beautiful fabrics and bold patterns. Like most of us, Laura loves getting together with family and friends and believes there is always a good excuse to throw a party! However, being based in London, the young business owner found that there was a distinct lack of fun, colourful and affordable rental dining options available. Thus, Tablescape.London was born! With a keen interest in sustainability, Laura also believes that promoting rental experiences will reduce wastage and allow clients more flexibility in choices. For the future, the brand plans to continually grow and nurture relationships with their amazing partners. They hope to upscale events and continue creating fabulous projects with the focus of bringing their customers visions to life!

The macadamia focused business was formed in 2019 by Andrew, Tim and Nick Emmott – the 3rd and 4th generations of Emmotts working with smallholder farmers in Malawi. Initially, they supplied to the hospitality sector, however following the 2020 pandemic, Nutcellars pivoted its business model and began targeting speciality food markets, which they observed was the best move for their growing business. During this time, Nutcellars developed their product and isolated the biggest winners by interacting with their customers and delving what people loved most about macadamia nuts.

Leading the way in sustainably sourced Malawi Macademia, Nutcellars is a flourishing family business with a purpose to provide “the most virtuous nuts” and positively impact the world around them. Please visit their website if you wish to find out more about their exciting business!

Zipporah van der Vijver, fondly known as Zippy, is the proud and talented owner of the Kenyan Crafts Company. Zippy was born and raised in Kenya in a small town in the Rift Valley called Nakuru. Choosing to leave her home and pursue a career as a flight attendant, she then lived in Dubai for ten years. For the last eight years, however, Zippy has been living in London and modelling her passion of weaving into a successful and thriving crafts company. Inspired by her basket-weaving grandmother and wishing to preserve her African heritage, Zippy created the Kenyan Crafts Company. 

If you are interested in finding out more about the company’s beautiful handwoven creations, please visit The Kenyan Crafts Company’s website or their Instagram page. 

Sucanra Suthagaran founded Native & Wild in 2020. Born in France and raised in London, Sucanra wanted to create a company that would pay homage to her Sri Lankan Tamil ancestry and culture. Aligned with her passion to protect and nurture the environment, Sucanra’s products are the perfect alternatives to paper plates and single-use plastic products. Following the brand’s growth in popularity, Sucanra intends to see her tableware available on high streets, in schools and among corporate events.

As companies aim to achieve certain environmental, social and governance goals amidst today’s growing environmental crisis, Native & Wild’s products offer the perfect solution to creating a sustainable, eco-friendly future for generations to come!