About

Steph Marsden enjoys thinking about, writing about, and playing with her food.

More than just a messy eater, Steph believes that playful approaches to food—and the way we perceive it—can reveal deeper stories about culture, sustainability, and our global food system.

Through design, storytelling, and hands-on experiences, Steph creates engaging ways for people, communities, and organisations to reconnect with what they eat and why it matters. From immersive events to educational workshops and creative consultancy, “playing with food” becomes a way to spark meaningful conversations and memorable experiences.

With a background in design and craftsmanship, Steph studied Design and Cabinet Making at Adam Smith College in Kirkcaldy and was awarded the Haldane UK Design Scholarship in 2007. Her practice naturally evolved into food and experience design, leading to an MSc in Gastronomy with Distinction in 2018.

Experience Design, Education & Events

Food holds potential to spark curiosity, conversation, and connection.

From mobile bike kitchens and immersive dining concepts to themed film nights and educational workshops, Steph designs and delivers memorable food experiences that bring people together through culture, creativity, and environmental awareness.

Taking a holistic approach to food design, she combines creativity, sustainability, and local sourcing to create experiences that are meaningful, engaging, and commercially relevant. Whether you're a venue, festival, school, brand, community organisation, or business, Steph can help bring your ideas to life.

Looking for a unique food experience, workshop, or bespoke event? Let’s co-create something memorable .

Consultancy

Building a creative business is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming.

Whether you're turning a passion project into a business, refining your brand, strengthening your online presence, or looking for support with sales and social media, Steph offers practical, creative consultancy tailored to independent makers, food businesses, and sustainable brands.

With more than 15 years’ experience as a freelance designer/maker and in independent retail, Steph understands the realities of developing, marketing, and selling artisan products in competitive markets.

Ready to grow your business, launch an idea, or tell a stronger brand story? Get in touch to discuss how we can work together.