Chef Paula Hails from Lyon in South-East France, where she found her passion for cooking at a young age watching her mother prepare fresh, scrumptious meals from scratch. She prepare her first solo meal at the age of 11 and entered Culinary school at the age of 15. Her work in the industry began on weekends after school, gaining experience as she worked alongside renowned chefs. She left France for London and expanded her passion in four and five-star establishments like the Four Seasons and The Park Lane. She then moved to South Africa, where she developed her culinary point of view work working as a personal chef. After nearly two years there, she returned to Lyon, preparing luscious meals in Michelin Star Restaurants.

“My passion for cooking began under the tutelage of my mother, in the south-east of France, where every ingredient was fresh from the market. In 2012, I moved to the United States with my husband and our three children to share my passion and experience with the people of Lancaster.”