Louisa's Honey

Louisa’s Honey is a family-run business bringing award-winning Italian honeys to the UK. Sustainably harvested and rigorously tested for purity and antibacterial strength, Louisa’s varieties – including Bosco, Acacia, and Cherry – are celebrated as the real nectar of Italy. With high Total Activity (TA) scores, these exceptional honeys stand out for both their rich flavour and natural health benefits.

Thuy Hoang

Thuy Hoang, a 2023 MasterChef UK Quarter Finalist, is a Vietnamese-born chef and food presenter known for championing the bold, fresh flavours of her heritage. Based in London, she teaches at the School of Wok, judges major UK food awards, and appears regularly at top food festivals. While Vietnamese cuisine is her speciality, Thuy is bringing a one-off Italian twist to Festival Italia—infusing her signature style into a unique dish that celebrates the crossover of cultures and flavour. 

Olayemi Adelekan

Olayemi Adelekan, aka Yummy By Design, is a MasterChef UK 2022 semi-finalist celebrated for her bold fusion of West African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and European flavours. With over 40 years of cooking experience, she’s a private chef, food writer, and live demo regular at top UK food festivals. Through her weekly column Yemi’s Food Stories and her vibrant supper clubs, Olayemi shares the rich cultural stories behind every dish she creates.

Instagram - @yummy_bydesign 

Nicky Laceby

Nicky, a fan favourite from The Great British Bake Off Series 14, won hearts with her joyful spirit and imaginative bakes—from the viral Norman the Beaver cake to her show-stopping Angus the Highland Cow bread. Originally from Scotland and now based in the West Midlands, she shares her passion through food festivals, recipe reels, and magazine features. A lifelong baker inspired by her Gran, Nicky brings warmth, creativity, and a dash of wanderlust to everything she makes. 

Instagram - @nickybakesalot