Hi, I’m Martha. I’m a Liberal Arts student at the University of Bristol, majoring in English Literature, and I’ve loved cooking for as long as I can remember.
This cookbook is my scrapbook: bakes, breakfasts, meals, latte art and everyday food moments, plus a little food writing. Away from the kitchen I’m fascinated by how people’s tastes and food trends turn into dishes, products and experiences, whether that’s a menu special, a brand partnership or a well-poured flat white.
Kitchens & counters
Housenote
Marketing Lead & ‘Head of Taste’Nov 2025 – present
Shaping Housenote’s brand messaging and student-facing strategy across the app, website, Instagram and TikTok, where our content averages 2,000+ views. I secured a partnership with Pizzarova (National Pizza Awards 2023) for exclusive in-app food offers, and led our stand at the University of Bristol Welcome Fair, which brought in 500+ sign-ups.
Milkbun, Clifton
Waitress & SupervisorAug 2025 – Jul 2026
A year in a busy burger restaurant serving hundreds of customers a week. I turned what customers loved (and what was trending) into ideas for specials and menu changes, trained as a bartender and ran shifts.
The View Hotel, Eastbourne
Food & Beverage ServerJul – Sep 2024
Attentive service for hundreds of guests a day in a busy seaside hotel.
Sheppard’s Cafe & Restaurant
Barista & Front of HouseJun 2022 – May 2024
Coffee (and plenty of latte art), food preparation and front of house, with a focus on quality local produce and low food miles.
Studies
University of Bristol
Liberal Arts BA, English Literature major2024 – 2027
Including ‘Arts in the Age of Data’, which built my data and Excel skills. I also wrote a blog on the role of the senses in food writing, which you can read in the cookbook.
BHASVIC, Brighton
Sixth form college2022 – 2024
A Levels in Politics, English and Philosophy (AAB).
