Auntie Em’s Kitchen

09/02/2026

I jumped on the trend and asked ChatGPT to create a character of me…
then asked it why it created the image the way it did.
This is what came back:

Food was never just food.
It’s safety.
It’s dignity.
It’s connection.
It’s how you say “I’ve got you” without making a speech.

Learning and doing side by side.
The apron stays on, even as the ideas get bigger.
Planning properly, because people are affected by the outcome.
Community not as a slogan, but a responsibility.

It started as a fun experiment.
It ended up reminding me why I do this.

💛🍟📚

10/01/2026

Week 1 of 2026… completed it mate.

The diary’s open and things are already moving. If you’re planning a team get-together, a work party, or an event where the food actually matters, Auntie Em’s Kitchen is the caterer for you. Proper dirty fries, big portions, big flavour, and menus that work for everyone.

Drop us a message if food is more than just a tick-box for your event.

04/01/2026

2025… thank you 💛

You were busy.
Like, properly busy.
But also full of moments we’ll carry with us for a long time.

This year took me back to university for my final semester, making chocolate from bean to bar. Real cacao, real craft, real joy.

March saw Auntie Em’s back where I belong, behind the counter serving Dirty Fries again. Comfort food, good vibes and happy faces. At the same time, Auntie's Cookery Academy began working with the YMCA, which felt like the beginning of something genuinely special. Watching young people grow in confidence through food has been one of the greatest privileges of the year.

Spring was a whirlwind. Family time, Easter, finals, group presentations, taste tests and submitting my dissertation. It was a lot. We made it through. Mostly thanks to tea, tequila and sheer determination.

Summer brought some much-needed balance. A weekend away with my sister, Sophie Dale, Choir BLAST enjoyed without an apron on, more community events and more fries. July also delivered my degree results. A first. Still feels a bit unreal.

It was also a year of heartbreak. Saying goodbye to my little bestie Juno was incredibly hard. Grief has a way of sitting alongside joy, and this year held both. A family holiday soon after reminded me how powerful time together, laughter and the innocence of children can nourish the soul.

Autumn was full on in the best way. Festivals, private events, growing ACA, meeting inspiring people and sharing what we’re building. October gave a brief pause to reset, then it was straight back into it. And in December, a huge milestone. Auntie’s Cookery Academy officially became a registered charity. Still can’t quite believe it.

We ended the year feeding people at festive events, celebrating big wins, closing chapters and feeling incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported, booked us, cheered us on or simply eaten our fries.

So thank you, 2025.
For the lessons.
For the growth.
For the community.

And hello 2026.
We’re stepping into you excited, hopeful and ready.
More impact. More connection. More food that brings people together.

Let’s see what you’ve got 💫

29/12/2025

Nearly the final call for glamour, flavour & good times! 💋

This New Year’s Eve, we’re teaming up with The Residence MK for a Roaring Twenties party to remember. Expect live music, bottomless sparkle, and our exclusive Gatsby-inspired Dirty Fries menu:
🦞 Daisy (shellfish in a lobster bisque)
🔥 Speakeasy (bourbon BBQ pulled pork)
💃 Flapper (brie, fig jam & cured ham)
🌿 Waldorf (crisp apple & walnut salad)

For different dietary requests - no worries, we have all the flavour and none of the FOMO! We’ll swap pork for jackfruit, brie & ham for roasted veggies, and all our dressings are dairy free! The full allergens menu is on our website.

Step into the 1920s with us -without the prohibition! 🍟✨
🎟 Tickets £40 – book via Eventbrite!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gatsby-night-new-years-eve-at-the-residence-tickets-1639205751529

23/12/2025

🍾 Introducing our Gatsby Night Menu at The Residence MK – four show-stopping creations made to dazzle your taste buds and light up your New Year’s Eve! And YES, you get ALL of these dishes with your fries!

💎 Daisy – adorn your fries with delicious shellfish in a decadent lobster bisque sauce 🦞✨
🔥 Speakeasy – crown your fries with bourbon BBQ pulled pork (or jackfruit) & charred corn salsa
💃 Flapper – gooey brie, cured ham, fig jam, cherry tomatoes & rocket (can be served vegan without cheese and ham)
🌿 Waldorf – crisp apples, celery, grapes & walnuts in creamy mayo

Rich, elegant, indulgent – just as a Gatsby feast should be.
Book your tickets (£40) before they disappear like midnight confetti 🎟

09/12/2025

Ring in the New Year with Gatsby glamour! ✨

We’re thrilled that Auntie Em’s Kitchen will be joining The Residence MK this New Year’s Eve for a sparkling Roaring Twenties celebration! 🎉

Expect pearls, feathers, champagne toasts, live music, and a luxe, playful menu curated by yours truly 💋

🍟 Our Dirty Fries are getting a 1920s makeover — served in decadent sharing platters that pair perfectly with a glass (or two) of bubbles.

📅 New Year’s Eve, Dec 31st | 6PM–3:30AM
🎟 Tickets £40 – limited spots, book early!

Let’s make this a night Gatsby himself would envy 🖤

24/10/2025

Can’t wait for NYE! The glitz, the glamour, the The Residence Bar & Kitchen MK and a 1920’s menu to match… it’s going to be roarsome!

Michael Blades interviews Sebastian to hear all about the plans at The Residence this Christmas and New Year!

29/08/2025

We’re looking forward to the fun tomorrow, come rain or shine!

Come and join us at our summer fete this Saturday!

It’s at our Centre from 12-4 and there will he shopping, eating, games, entertainment and much more.

Who’s coming?

19/08/2025

One of the best parts of what we do? Hearing those little “oh wow” moments when someone takes their first bite.
Our Dirty Fries have built a bit of a reputation now… but honestly, it’s our customers who tell the story best. The smiles, the empty bowls, the “where can I find you next?” questions — that’s what keeps us cooking.
So whether you’ve found us at a street food event, ordered us for a special occasion, or just stumbled across us on a hungry afternoon… thank you. You’re the reason Auntie Em’s Kitchen is what it is.