Meet Tanya

Meet Tanya, the Chef Manager at our North Farnborough Infant School site. 

Tanya joined us just over a year ago as a Catering Assistant, following her lifelong passion for food and cooking. Her love for nutrition and wholesome meals stems from personal experience - Tanya lives with Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune condition that has made her deeply aware of the importance of good nutrition.

She says: “I have a real passion for food because of Crohn’s,” 

“Nutrition is so important to me. I love cooking for myself and my family, and I really wanted to spread that love.”

Since joining Cleverchefs, Tanya has made incredible strides in building her confidence - both in and out of the kitchen! In fact, at her very first interview, she was so nervous that one of our Area Managers had to step in to help calm her nerves.

Fast forward to today, and Tanya’s friends and family are quick to notice how much more confident and self-assured she has become. Tanya credits much of her personal growth to the supportive environment at North Farnborough, where she’s made it her mission to create a positive atmosphere in the kitchen every day.

Her favourite dish to cook at school? A hearty roast dinner every Wednesday! Used to preparing large family meals at home, Tanya says it feels second nature to juggle cooking multiple elements at once - and it’s clear she does it with love.