is owned and run by Leith's trained Antonia McAlpine. The company was set up in 2004 in London and relocated to the country in 2006, where Antonia is developing a very sound client base. Hippo Food Design is going from strength to strength with Antonia greatly enjoying the variety of jobs that she has done.

eavenly - For the client who can sit back and relax knowing that every aspect of the event has been carefully thought of with attention to detail. The chef will quietly depart after the event without leaving a trace of their presence in the kitchen.

nspirational - From an early age Antonia has always been inspired by food and the vast range of opportunities to be creative. Her interest started at her mothers' apron strings making spaghetti bolognaise and biscuits but she has progressed from there!!

assionate - Without passion life would be very dull hence the necessity to add passion to food. Food is an area that offers so many opportunities to be creative and original.

rofessional - Antonia has a 1st class Diploma in Food and Wine which she gained from studying at the highly respected Leith's School of Food and Wine in London, where she learnt to create both traditional and innovative food. Her staff are always presented looking pristine in black uniforms embellished with the Hippo logo.

riginal - Hippo Food Design aims to create culinary delights by using fresh and good quality ingredients. It is felt that it is important that every job is tailored to suit the clients' requirements, hence the need to be original. The food created can range from a Luxury Fish Pie to Pan Fried Foie Gras served on a toasted brioche with red onion marmalade.

The aim of Hippo Food Design is to give a very personal service with everything being carefully tailored to suit the clients every need to give them a stress free event. If you feel that there is any event that Hippo Food Design can help you with, however big or small, then please do not hesitate to contact Antonia McAlpine and her team.