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Celia Brooks began her improbable culinary journey as the private chef for the renowned film director, Stanley Kubrick. She has since gone on to work with some of the biggest names in the food industry, including Heston Blumenthal and Paul Hollywood, while also running her own catering and food consultancy business, and writing popular cookbooks.

Enarmoured by the London food scene, Celia's experiences with SideStory appeal to people who crave the creative, the engaging, the educational and the entertaining – with food and cookery at the very core.

Experience 1: Turkish Delights

Join TV chef and food writer, Celia Brooks on a private tour of one of London’s up-and-coming foodie hotspots. Green Lanes is known as a hub for London’s Turkish community and, as such, is one of the best places to try Turkish cooking and shop for ingredients to experiment with at home.

Celia lives locally and has her allotment in the area. She has spent years trying out the best restaurants and local shops and is the best person to give a tour to those seeking a real off-the-beaten-track experience - perfect for adventurous foodies!

Sample the tantalising delights of a Turkish ocakbasi (barbecue), wander through specialist shops and bakeries and get the lowdown on the choicest ingredients and bargains along the way from Celia. Taste Turkish vegetarian meatballs, hot roasted nuts, halva, Turkish delight, the capital’s best freshly made baklava, not to mention visiting the coolest new bars and cafes in this bubbling community.

Experience 2: Marylebone Morsels

A foodies dream come true; spend half a day with TV chef, Celia Brooks discovering one of London’s most desirable postcodes. Hitting the streets of Marylebone Village, explore emporiums specialising in cheese, chocolate, and champagne, meet the specialists and taste their creations.

Along the way, there’ll be eclectic market stalls and little-known gems, from a Japanese knife shop to an Arabian food store. An immersive experience, enjoy learning about the stories of behind fascinating ingredients, picking up tasty morsels along the way. Whatever the culinary curiosity, Celia will find a way to surprise and inspire on this grand tour of a little gastronomic paradise.