Chef Wendy Joyce

Wendy is a professionally trained Chef (London City & Guilds – Dip. Culinary Arts and Dip. Patisserie) and has work experience at Charley Noble in Wellington, Taylors on Jackson st., Petone, and Ruth Pretty Catering in addition to teaching cooking at Social Cooking and Wellington High School. Originally an academic with a PhD in French art and literature, Wendy runs innovative cooking classes based on recipes of the Impressionist painters. She also creates Epicurean experiences for hotels, restaurants and other organisations who want to connect people who share a passion for art, food and learning such as her 2017 sold-out Wellington on a Plate ''Dine with Monet'' event at Hippopatamus restaurant. Wendy is a lecturer for Victoria University, private tutor and leads culinary art-themed tours to France.