Also known as ‘The Autistic Chef’ recently became an ambassador for the NAS in 2023 after hitting the screens of many in BBC’s ‘Masterchef’ series, in which Vanessa was a semi-finalist.

Vanessa gained huge traction and acclaim on social media after featuring her unique autistic takes on recipes, creating food that is autism friendly and which took into account sensory differences.

Vanessa’s autism diagnosis came a couple of years ago and ever since Vanessa has bravely shared her own experiences with the wider public, as she’s very keen to raise awareness to be a part of the change in creating a society that works for autistic people.

Please visit her website to know more about her.