Simmie Vedi
Newcomer Simmie's love of food began at home, watching her family cook traditional Indian cuisine.
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But it wasn’t until six years ago that she decided to give up her study of law to pursue her real passion for cooking.
Simmie has no formal chef training, instead having learnt the ropes from her dad and honed her skills through experimentation and adoration of food. After leaving law, Simmie’s determination and refined palate helped her work her way up through kitchens, to finally land the prestigious job of Head Chef at 2AA rosette Bully’s last year. She remained there for eight months.
Simmie’s cooking style is creative and clean with her focus being on small dishes that pack a punch of flavor. Sustainability is at the forefront of Simmie’s food, using local Welsh produce in all her cooking. Having been raised in Cardiff, she is a champion of Welsh ingredients that she believes are key to her cooking.
Simmie’s emotional menu celebrates her obsession with video game Pokemon, drawing inspiration from her childhood and family.
