Vice-President Lynda Lees welcomed sixty-one members and eleven guests to the Garden Rooms at Tennants for the meeting on March 20th. Our guests included the Chairman and Secretary of the Richmond Ladies’ Luncheon Club.
Following a particularly delicious lunch, Kathryn Cuthbertson MVO spoke about her working life and how she became Royal Pastry Chef to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from 2006 to 2017. During her 32-year professional career, Kathryn has worked in some of the world’s most prestigious five-star hotels, Michelin starred restaurants and has dedicated a lifetime to pastry and the culinary arts. In 2017, she became a Member of the Victorian Order (MVO), awarded by The Late Queen in the New Year Honours List. Highlights of her time working for The Royal Family include creating and executing menus for state occasions, diplomatic receptions, Jubilee and other special celebrations. Examples of her work can be seen in the Royal Collection publications “Royal Teas” and “A Royal Cookbook”. Kathryn has now founded her own business in the Yorkshire Dales creating handcrafted luxurious chocolates, bespoke occasion cakes and holding culinary masterclasses. Stella Swan gave the vote of thanks for Kathryn’s fascinating talk and the opportunity to sample her Finest Collection of Chocolates and Truffles.
The next meeting is on April 17th when Tennants Auction House Director Jo Fletcher-Lee and Jewellery Specialist Jessica Fall will share the history and work of Tennants. New members and guests are always very welcome, more information can be found on our website www.leyburnlunchclub.co.uk.
