She and Rose Gray founded, own, operate, and cook at the River Cafe in West London, England.
She and Rose Gray each were awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2010 Queen's New Years Honours List for their services to hospitality industry.
She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to the Culinary Arts and charity. She was co-founder of The River Cafe in London, Greater London, England.