The Blend behind the Brand
Meet the Family
You’ve seen our food halls. You’ve scrolled the socials. You might have even wondered, “Who are the people behind the brand?
Well, wonder no more.
We’re a family — a beautifully blended mix of skills, stories, and the occasional pie obsession.
So, pull up a chair (and maybe a Walkers crisp or two), and get to know the wonderful crew making Blend Family what it is!
Kenzie – Head of Events & Marketing
The queen of all things events and a baking whizz, Kenzie used to Irish dance her way into people’s hearts, and now she does it through cupcakes and flawless event planning. If you ever get a slice of her baking, consider yourself very lucky. And we’d be lying if we didn’t mention her desk: the messiest in the office by a mile. But hey, creative genius comes at a cost.
Venly – Marketing Executive & Blend’s Personal Olympian
Venly is our very own Sporty Spice. If it involves running, jumping, or generally outpacing everyone, she’s probably already done it (twice). That competitive edge? She also brings it into marketing. From creative campaigns to cracking content ideas, she’s quick-thinking, sharp, and always ten steps ahead. If something eye-catching pops up on your feed, chances are Venly had a hand in it and probably got there at full speed.
Lucy – Marketing Executive
Lucy is the other half of our dynamic duo and a big reason your feed looks as good as it does. From reels and stories to posts, if it’s stylish and strategic, Lucy’s probably behind it.
She’s got an eye for visuals, a radar for trends, and makes it all look effortless. When she’s not crafting content, she’s quite literally dancing through life as a commercial dancer.
Me – Marketing & PR Coordinator
I help write what you see, from website content to press releases, and slightly chaotic team intros like this one. Fun Fact? As a child, I dressed up as ‘Dr Percy’ and pretended to take out people’s brains, clean them, and put them back. Good job I found a safer outlet for creativity.
You’ll usually find me somewhere between my desk and my snack pile, and I’m known for wild lunch combos. Some say I’m Blend Family’s AI. I say… accurate.
Adam – Lead Graphic Designer
Adam makes magic happen with a mouse and a Mac. From menus to mind-blowing posters and TV graphics, he’s the guy who makes Blend family look as good as it tastes. Back in 2013, he managed to do something most people can only dream of. He got blocked on Facebook by Donald Trump. The exact reason? Well, that’s classified information, even to Adam. If you ever need someone who’s not afraid to push boundaries, both creatively and digitally, Adam’s your guy.
Yas – Graphic Designer & Accidental Jonas Sister
Yas is a design powerhouse with an eye for colour that turns every project into a visual masterpiece. She once got locked in a shop with the Jonas Brothers. Yes, I’m jealous. She’s the secret ingredient behind the scenes, quietly making everything look effortlessly stunning.
Katy – Digital Marketing Coordinator
Fresh from graduating with a Marketing with Psychology degree, Katy brings smart ideas, a calm head, and a very bendy set of limbs (she’s double-jointed). Now looking after our emails, she loves an engaging subject line. We met at the office and clicked straight away. Since then, she’s become my go-to for creative chats, chaotic brainstorms… and regular pie dates. Some people go for coffee, we go for gravy.
Mia – Events Coordinator, Degree Juggler & Crisp Queen
Mia supports Kenzie in all things events and is currently studying for her degree in Events Management. She’s also the only person we know who eats her Christmas dinner with Walker’s crisps. No, we don’t understand it either. Yes, we respect it. And yes, she’s brilliant at what she does. We met at work…and now I can’t get rid of her. Literally-she lives down the road from me. Built-in bestie, whether I like it or not. (I do.)
Rebecca – Marketing Director
Rebecca runs the marketing show with a head full of strategy and a pocket full of fun facts.
Currently juggling a PHD for fun, she speaks French, and is known internally for applying lipstick without using her hands. We won’t explain. You had to be there.
I’m lucky to call her my guide and mentor.
Luan – Data Analyst & Real–Life Spider-Man
Luan climbs literal walls for fun and dissects data for a living. He once burst into the office to announce, with photographic evidence, that he was there when Cambridge United knocked Newcastle out of the FA Cup. You’ll have to ask Luan. Just…maybe clear your afternoon first
Charlie – Finance Manager
Charlie’s the reason our books balance and budgets behave. Cool-headed and quietly brilliant, he’s the one turning chaos into clean spreadsheets, all while gently reminding us that glitter pens aren’t a capital investment. Fun fact? Charlie once played squash against world no.1 Peter Nicol, and it was filmed for BBC Look North. We’re not saying he won… but the footage exists.
James – Finance Director & Former Penguin
James once spent two weeks dressed as a penguin at London Zoo. Why? We still don’t know. But the budget’s never looked better.
Matthew – Commercial Director
Matthew once lived in a mud hut in rural Kenya for seven weeks, surviving on chapatis, maize and chai. Did he bring back amazing stories? Absolutely. Did he return with a spreadsheet? Also yes.
Luke – IT Support
Luke speaks three languages, German, Dutch and Russian. And one that none of us can understand: IT. He’s the reason our tech works and our blood pressure doesn’t rise. We owe him.
Nigel – Bookkeeper
Nigel has survived years of Matt and Nina (we’ll get to them in another blog) and once performed Riverdance dressed as a woman. We don’t know what’s more impressive: his bookkeeping or his footwork.
Andy-Head of Food Hall Operations
We’re building community. One where people feel welcomed, seen, and celebrated. Whether you’re a guest popping in for lunch or a partner helping us bring ideas to life. And when you know the people behind the brand – the ones who dance, snack, design, plan and overuse the office microwave, the brand becomes more than just a name, it becomes personal.
Behind every menu board, every Instagram post, and every event is a person. Someone who cares deeply about what we do, and who we’re doing it for. So next time you visit one of our food halls, scroll past a reel, or see a new event go live, you’ll know the faces behind it.
Stay tuned for our next post, where we finally reveal more about the legends that are Matt and Nina. Spoiler: it’s juicy. Until then…
