Award-winning Chef Dipna Anand grew up in London amongst a family of chefs. Feeding the nation ‘real authentic’ Indian food at their famous Brilliant Restaurant in Southall (voted as part of Ramsay’s Best for Channel 4), of which Dipna is now co-owner.
Since the age of 18, cooking is all Dipna knew. She began work at the Brilliant restaurant at a young age, learning all the top tricks, secret recipes as well as creating her own signature dishes. Her passion for cooking and being keen to teach others to cook, stemmed from the way Dipna had been taught from her very own father, who in turn was taught by his father. Dipna's mum is also a master of her kitchen at home and till date Dipna still picks up key secret and tips from her mum who Dipna believes is the best chef she knows.
To gain further knowledge and insight into the industry she loved, Dipna studied and gained a first-class honours degree in Hospitality and Catering from The University of West London and was awarded a post-graduate scholarship. During her scholarship, she began teaching Indian cuisine at the university and soon started lecturing in Catering and Hospitality in four colleges and University establishments, in and around London, which she still carries out today.
Dipna has been highly recognised for the work she does and was awarded 'Personality of the Year' in 2012 at The British Curry Awards where David Cameron announced her achievement and congratulated her on her success as a female chef in the Hospitality field.
Dipna first appeared on the nation’s screens in December 2016, with the launch of her new lifestyle cookery show – Dip in Kitchen. Since then, Dipna has appeared on many cooking tv shows including regular slots on James Martin Saturday Morning.
The secret of Dipna’s success is purely based on dedication, passion, determination together with a continuing love affair with Indian cooking and a can-do attitude which inspires her everyday.
Toast Microbrewery
Toast ale is an award-winning craft beer brewed with surplus fresh bread that would otherwise be wasted. All profits go to charity to end food waste.
By using surplus bread to replace barley, Toast use less land, water and energy, and avoid carbon emissions.
By giving all profits to charity, not shareholders, Toast fund systemic change to fix the food system.
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Unity Place
Unity Place aims to create a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive future for Milton Keynes, where community, business, and leisure are brought together through a shared ethos. As a landmark destination in Milton Keynes, we aim to shape the landscape with a future-forward, multi-purpose facility that champions environmental stewardship and fosters social connectedness. Designed as a purpose-built, green workspace and vibrant visitor attraction, Unity Place will be the cornerstone of the city's evolution, bolstering local pride and aspirations.
Located at the gateway of Milton Keynes, Unity Place will serve as an accessible hub for locals and visitors, seamlessly integrating sustainability and connectivity into its core. As a leading social enterprise centre, we commit to celebrating the diverse spirit of our community, hosting events and occasions that strengthen our bonds and enrich our cultural heritage. By embodying a planet-first approach and fostering an environment of unity, we aspire to make a lasting, future-proof contribution to the city's landscape, both physically and figuratively.