About The Copper Kitchen
Hello - we're Gemma and Chris, the faces behind The Copper Kitchen
The Copper Kitchen began in 2018 when Gemma, then a secondary school hospitality and catering teacher, decided to turn her passion for baking and hosting into a full‑time business. What started as a small side project quickly grew into a thriving catering company serving Northampton, Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Wellingborough and beyond.
In July 2019, Gemma left teaching to run the business full‑time — and the rest is history.
A True Family Business
We really are a family‑run operation:
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Gemma leads the baking, menu creation and event styling
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Chris (Mr Copper Kitchen) manages the technical, operational and financial side
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Mama and Papa Copper Kitchen help behind the scenes with everything from preparing packaging to ironing the many vintage tablecloths we use
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Mini Copper Kitchen, our little one, is already showing an interest in baking — even at just two and a half
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And we’re supported by our brilliant team: Hayley, Holly and our wider events staff, who help prepare food and run events smoothly
You’ll often see us all together — whether in the kitchen, at events or loading up the Copper Kitchen van.
Baking Is in Our DNA
Catering isn’t just something we do — it’s part of our family history.
Gemma’s great‑grandfather owned a bakery in London, with her great‑grandmother running the tearoom inside the shop. Another branch of the family owned a bakery in Northampton. Baking, hosting and hospitality have been passed down through generations.
Even the name “The Copper Kitchen” has a family connection — it comes from Gemma’s grandad, whose nickname was “Copper Kettle.”
Why We Do What We Do
Catering isn’t just something we do — it’s part of our family history.
Gemma’s great‑grandfather owned a bakery in London, with her great‑grandmother running the tearoom inside the shop. Another branch of the family owned a bakery in Northampton. Baking, hosting and hospitality have been passed down through generations.
Even the name “The Copper Kitchen” has a family connection — it comes from Gemma’s grandad, whose nickname was “Copper Kettle.”
Meet the Team
Our catering team is composed of skilled professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional service. Each member brings a unique set of talents, from culinary experts crafting delicious dishes to attentive servers ensuring a flawless experience. Their dedication and teamwork come together to create memorable events for our clients and their guests. We take pride in having such a staff that truly embodies our catering business's values.
Gemma - Founder, baker, stylist, creative lead
Chris - Operations, finance, logistics
Hayley & Holly - Preparation kitchen and event support
We'd Love to Cater for You
Whether you’re planning a wedding, funeral, afternoon tea, buffet, corporate event or celebration, we’re here to help. We love helping to create memories through our cakes, tea, and buffets. It is always an honour to have a little part in someone's special occasion.
Enquire today and let’s start planning your event.