Rhonda Scott

Rhonda is a self-taught cook who has gained her experience from practicing on willing friends and eating herself around the world

Rhonda describes the type of food she cooks for Escense clients as 'modern British cuisine'. This is quite uncanny as she is a born and bred New Zealander. She says, "I love living in London with so many different varieties of ingredients available, it opens up so many more possibilities. In London you can just go somewhere like Borough Markets and it's all under the one roof."

Rhonda has travelled to over fifty countries and spent two years living in Korea. she has also lived in Turkey so her cooking has some Asian influences.

She has an obsession with cookbooks, but never follows the recipe and is always adding her own special something. She says, "I am particularly inspired by Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay", and agrees with them about only using the freshest produce and also making use of in-season ingredients.

Rhonda gets great satisfaction out of cooking for friends, however she says, "It is often stressful being the hostess and a chef at a dinner party." With Escense you are free to socialise and focus on being a host while Rhonda can concentrate on doing what she does best, excellent food, articulate presentation, and great taste.