Nicola Harper

Nicola Harper

Chef and Proprietor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director at Two Jays Catering Ltd

  • Education

    • York College

      1993 - 1995
      NVQ 1 & 2 Food Preparation and Cooking / Food and Beverage Service
    • Joseph Rowntree

      1988 - 1993
      GCSE 3 x C, 3 x D and 2 x E
  • Experience

    • Two Jays Catering

      Mar 2004 - Jul 2007
      Chef and Proprietor

      Had the franchise for the catering at Easingwold Golf club and did the day to day running of the catering. Also I did on event catering for a 2 car rally team on the British Rally Championship.

    • The Farm Shop and Cafe and the Farm Shop Catering

      Jul 2007 - Jan 2015
      Managing Director and Chef

      I look after the day to day running of The Farm Shop and Café and the Farm Shop Catering, I also do the cooking for the Farm Shop Catering.With the Farm Shop Catering I cater for weddings, christening, funerals, hen and stag party’s, birthdays & anniversaries and school proms to name just a few, doing all types of catering from sit down meals, hot & cold buffets, BBQ’s, hog roast and just about every thing in-between! We also can plan and help organize functions and decorate the venue and tables. I have also been very lucky to combine my hobby with my work and have catered for rally teams on both the British and World rally championship. Show less

    • York Winter Wonderland

      Nov 2007 - now
      Managing Director

      One of Santa's little helpers and reindeer handler. Jobs include setting up the christmas grotto, looking after Santa's reindeer and taking them on trips to schools, christmas events and fairs, doing tv and radio shows and weddings.

    • Two Jays Catering Ltd

      Feb 2015 - now
      Director

      Two Jays catering can cater for all types of events from small intimate do's to larger functions. We have experience in catering for weddings, christenings, funerals, birthdays, anniversaries, working lunches & children’s party’s as well as catering for hen & stag do's, and providing meals for guests at local holiday cottages & glamping sites. We have also done on event catering for motorsport and cycling events. We have a large array of menus from BBQ’s, hog roast, hot & cold buffets, afternoon teas, working lunches, pie & pea suppers, breakfasts, themed menus, 3 course meals & wedding food of all types. We have a mobile kitchen that we are also able to take to events to serve food from. We are flexible with what we can do and are happy to do bespoke menus to suit all needs and budgets. We pride ourselves on using local suppliers and good quality produce to give you a great catering experience! Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic food hygiene certificate

      Mar 2013
    • HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Hygiene certificate

      Mar 2004