Kitchen Tales

Kitchen Tales
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Kitchen Tales is the podcast hosted by independent Newbury caterers Colline (Colline’s Kitchen) and Rhona (Thyme Home Cook), sharing honest stories, laughs, and insights from West Berkshire’s hospitality scene. From local cafés and restaurants to small food businesses and catering life, they spotlight the people, flavours, and behind-the-scenes moments that make Newbury’s food scene so special. Tune in on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms!

  1. Vibe Quiz Is Helping You Discover Independent UK Businesses Through Personality-Based Gift Finding

    9 Jun

    Vibe Quiz Is Helping You Discover Independent UK Businesses Through Personality-Based Gift Finding

    Finding the perfect gift can be surprisingly difficult. Endless categories, generic suggestions, and soulless online shopping experiences often leave people feeling uninspired. In this episode of Kitchen Tales, Rhona and Colline are joined by Cam Robertson, founder of Vibe Quiz, an innovative platform that helps people discover thoughtful gifts from independent UK businesses through a simple personality-based quiz. Cam shares the story behind Vibe Quiz, how his background in digital marketing helped shape the concept, and why supporting small businesses sits at the heart of everything he does. The conversation explores the challenges of building an online platform, the importance of maintaining a community-focused approach as a business grows, and some creative guerrilla marketing tactics that helped spread the word about Vibe Quiz. Along the way, the team discusses independent retail, customer experience, entrepreneurship, and the value of helping shoppers find gifts with real personality. In this episode: How the idea for Vibe Quiz was bornWhy traditional online gift shopping often feels impersonalSupporting independent UK businesses through e-commercePersonality quizzes and gift recommendationsCreative guerrilla marketing with QR code campaignsBuilding a business while working in digital marketingGrowing a platform without losing its community rootsThe challenges of driving website traffic and awarenessFuture plans for Vibe Quiz Connect with Cam: Website: https://www.vibequiz.co.uk Email: cam@vibequiz.co.uk You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

    24 min
  2. Supporting Neurodiverse Children: ADHD, Autism, School Anxiety & Family Support with Kate Hudson

    26 May

    Supporting Neurodiverse Children: ADHD, Autism, School Anxiety & Family Support with Kate Hudson

    In this episode of Kitchen Tales, we welcome Kate Hudson, a neurodevelopmental and educational specialist based near Newbury, for an honest and insightful conversation about supporting neurodiverse children and families. Kate shares her experience working with children, young adults, schools, and parents navigating ADHD, autism, dyslexia, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), executive functioning challenges, and the realities of the SEND system. Together, the team discuss why diagnoses are increasing, whether neurodiversity is “just a fad,” and the importance of focusing on support rather than labels. If you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or simply interested in understanding neurodiversity more compassionately, this episode is packed with practical advice and thoughtful discussion. Find out more about Kate and her services at: https://www.katehudson.co.uk/about-kate You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at ⁠⁠https://www.collineskitchen.com⁠⁠ You can find out more about Thyme catering at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook⁠⁠ Strategy and marketing by ⁠⁠https://www.junecontentstudio.uk⁠⁠ This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio ⁠⁠https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk⁠

    27 min
  3. Kirstin Kaszubowska on Confidence, Resilience & Decluttering Your Mind

    12 May

    Kirstin Kaszubowska on Confidence, Resilience & Decluttering Your Mind

    This week on Kitchen Tales, Rhona Everard and Colline Rufaro are joined by coach, facilitator, and “thinking partner” for a deeply honest and inspiring conversation about confidence, resilience, career direction, and learning how to slow down before burnout takes over. Kirstin shares her journey from a successful career in PR and storytelling into coaching and facilitation, helping individuals, founders, and teams untangle their thinking, navigate change, and reconnect with what really matters. The conversation explores: ​Why resilience is a skill you learn, not a personality trait​The pressure young people face when choosing careers and university paths​Confidence, imposter syndrome, and difficult workplace conversations​The importance of “dropping anchor” and slowing your thinking down​How a simple conversation can completely change someone’s life Colline also opens up about a life-changing conversation that helped her realise she was doing too much and how one small moment of support transformed the direction of her life. Alongside the discussion, there’s also plenty of classic Kitchen Tales warmth and humour, including freezer organisation disasters, Sharpie labelling hacks, spice cupboard confessions, and what everyone’s having for dinner. Find out more about Kirstin and her work here: kirstinkaszubowska.com You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at ⁠https://www.collineskitchen.com⁠ You can find out more about Thyme catering at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook⁠ Strategy and marketing by ⁠https://www.junecontentstudio.uk⁠ This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio ⁠https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk⁠

    29 min
  4. Finding Balance: Food, Stress & Real Health with Matt Stroud from Xuberant Health

    28 Apr

    Finding Balance: Food, Stress & Real Health with Matt Stroud from Xuberant Health

    In this episode of Kitchen Tales, Colline and Rhona sit down with Matt Stroud, founder of Xuberant Health, to explore a more personal and practical approach to wellbeing. Matt shares how his own experience with stress, poor sleep, and pre-diabetes led him away from the fitness industry and into naturopathic health, kinesiology, and holistic coaching. What followed wasn’t a quick fix but a shift in how he understands the body: not something to control, but something to listen to. The conversation digs into the realities behind modern health advice why “one-size-fits-all” approaches often fall short, how stress shows up physically, and why small, manageable changes can have a bigger impact than extreme routines. Find out more about Matt’s work at https://www.xuberanthealth.co.uk You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

    22 min

  5. 14 Apr

    Inside Pearl Collective: Piercings, Tattoos & Building a Community Hub

    In this episode of Kitchen Tales, we’re joined by Deanna, founder of Pearl Collective in Newbury. Deanna shares her journey into the piercing industry, from getting her first piercings as a teenager to building her own studio and creative space. What started as a passion has grown into a collective that now brings together piercings, tattoos, beauty services, and independent businesses under one roof. We talk about how the industry has evolved over the years, why every piercing has meaning, and how small moments, like a child’s first ear piercing, can be just as important as more complex work. Deanna also opens up about the challenges of starting a business during COVID, finding the right premises, and creating a space that supports other creatives. Find out more about Pearl Collective at https://pearl-collective.co.uk You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

    31 min
  6. How a Dubai based accountant became a bakery owner in Newbury

    31 Mar

    How a Dubai based accountant became a bakery owner in Newbury

    Fern’s Bakehouse is a small independent bakery based in Inch's Yard, Newbury, specialising in fresh buns, focaccia and seasonal bakes, as well as offering exceptional coffee. Run by Alan and his partner, Fern's has quickly become a Newbury favourite! Find out more about Fern's Bakehouse at https://www.fernsbakehouse.co.uk You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

    21 min

  7. 17 Mar

    Semi-permanent makeup with Shaped by Marie founder Marie Taylor

    Shaped by Marie founder, Marie Taylor joins Colline and Rhona on this episode of Kitchen Tales. Marie is an experienced brow technician based in Thatcham Berkshire with a cosy home salon specialising in semi permanent brows and lip blush.  Marie's mission is to help clients feel confident and beautiful inside and out.  To find out more about Shaped by Marie head to https://www.shapedbymarie.com You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

    30 min
  8. Ellie's Deli in Highclere, Berkshire

    3 Mar

    Ellie's Deli in Highclere, Berkshire

    In this episode of Kitchen Tales Colline and Rhona are joined by Ellie Palmer from Ellie’s Deli. Every village needs a hub for the community to engage and interact with one another and this forms the ethos of Ellie's Deli – a place for everyone to come and buy fresh produce in a friendly and relaxed environment. Simon started this venture three years ago, with a small number of fruit and veg boxes outside the garage. Over the last few years, the dream has become a reality, with a fully-fledged deli operating alongside a well established fresh fruit & veg offering.   Always there to greet and serve you with a smile, Ellie Palmer has been running the Deli for the last 18 months & hence the recent rebrand to Ellie's Deli. You can find out more about Ellie’s Deli at ⁠https://www.thehighclereredhouse.com/the-deli⁠ Visit Ellie's Deli at... The Highclere RedHouse Andover Road Highclere Newbury, Berkshire RG20 9PU Tel: 01635 255 531 You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook Strategy and marketing by https://www.junecontentstudio.uk This podcast is recorded and edited by Creative Content Studio https://www.creativecontentstudio.co.uk

    22 min
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About

Kitchen Tales is the podcast hosted by independent Newbury caterers Colline (Colline’s Kitchen) and Rhona (Thyme Home Cook), sharing honest stories, laughs, and insights from West Berkshire’s hospitality scene. From local cafés and restaurants to small food businesses and catering life, they spotlight the people, flavours, and behind-the-scenes moments that make Newbury’s food scene so special. Tune in on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms!

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  • Creator
    Kitchen Tales
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kitchen Tales
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    Kitchen Tales

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