Food is central to Paper Mill Sessions and we are thanking our lucky stars to have two incredible contributors to the event, working together in blissful and delicious harmony. Anna Jones and The Hill Food Company are collaborating to curate the perfect offerings throughout the whole weekend.
They have created a cafe menu in the loft kitchen serving winter warmers, such as smoky beetroot fritters, spelt muffins with jammie eggs, tartines topped with pears and ricotta and also with afternoon treats, such as chocolate, almond and smoked salt blondies and spiced pecan cake. And for the Sunday feasting table, imagine bejewelled salads and deeply spiced dahls with home baked breads and homemade cordials laced with bubbles and fizz.
They really are making magic.
Please note: All allergens are used in the kitchen and unfortunately we can't guarantee traces won't be present.
As well as homemade cordials available from The Hill Food Company, The Girl in The Cafe will be taking care of everyone’s hot drink needs from her stall in the ground floor kitchen studio. There are few people that put as much love into a cup as Celeste. She is a treat to behold.
Anna Jones
Anna Jones is a cook, writer and stylist, the voice of modern vegetarian cooking and the author of the bestselling A Modern Way to Eat, A Modern Way to Cook and The Modern Cook’s Year. Anna believes that vegetables should be put at the centre of every table, and is led by the joy of food – the spritz of freshness when you peel an orange or the crackle and waft of deep savoury spice when you add curry leaves to a pan of hot oil. She also writes a weekly, well-loved column for The Guardian. We are beyond delighted that Anna is playing such a central role in the food at Festive Sessions.
Hill Food Co
The Hill Food Company specialise in bespoke catering so no event they do is ever the same. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, product or brand launch, press day, wedding, milestone celebration or themed party, they are unique in all aspects of their approach, with clients both corporate and private. Their passion for working with fresh, seasonal produce from trusted suppliers is reflected in their dishes. Whether you’re looking for sharing boards brimming with bold and colourful flavours, canapés to match your brand or theme, or prefer a more traditional three-course supper, their bespoke menus offer the flexibility to create something that is an exact fit to your event. Their expert team create innovative and exciting menus paired with a carefully curated wine list and cocktail menu that make exceptional events.
The girl in the cafe
Born in Dunedin, New Zealand, Celeste has held top positions in leading artisan cafes all over the world for over a decade. Since migrating to the UK, she has been listed as one of London’s top five Baristas in The Financial Times and noted for her excellence in a plethora of other publications .
With an Honors degree in Commerce & Design she is also an actress, with notable success in her roles in front of the camera, including her last feature-film becoming the highest grossing independent film of the year in New Zealand that won multiple awards internationally. Celeste is an influencer, produces and curates social media content for her own platform and other brands. She writes and consults on a range of services for cafes and lifestyle brands. She also has her own brand of Coffee Beans available via her online webshop which supplies cafes, offices and homes.