The Hungry Hamster
The Hungry Hamster is a professional plant based bakery operating in Cornwall. Owner Fern brings her creativity and professionalism to your table with her innovative products, which draw influence from her international upbringing. The Hungry Hamster bakery uses only 100% vegan ingredients to create artisan baked products.
We can provide anything from elegant afternoon teas, picnic hampers, to event and private catering. All bespoke to your specific requirements and 100% plant based
About owner and Chef Fern
My culinary style is influenced greatly by the ritual of eating abroad; the act of making even the simplest of meals an experience, be it a plate of steamed Jiao zi to a three course Buddhist vegan meal. My childhood travels and friends have influenced my cooking from learning how to roll Vietnamese spring rolls on a beach in Hanoi to learning the five fragrances of Szechuan food in a Beijing Hutong.
I have spent the last 9 years focused on learning and developing my culinary career working internationally at in the UK within bib gourmand recommended tapas restaurants, 5*hotels, private golf clubs, the Marriot hotel chain and a number of artisan cafes. Most recently I set up and managed the kitchen for ‘PLANT’ café Derby, and passed a vegan and vegetarian nutrition course.
Through all of my experience I have learned the value of care and attention to detail. This care is showcased in my supper clubs where I created taster menus. It was here that I learned that attention to detail extends beyond plating and creating delicious flavour combinations, but also encompasses service which is the canvas that the food is presented on. These were vegan 9 course taster menus; each showcasing a different culinary journey themed upon an international cuisine. Many of these drawing on my childhood experience, for example the ‘Taste of Japan’, which comprised of sushi, scallops and an eel dish made of aubergine.
These experiences have culminated in the creation of the Hungry-Hamster. This is my chance to share my love of food with you. I hope to take you on a plant based culinary journey. From elegant afternoon teas, picnic hampers, events catering to private catering.