Csaba Pinter, Chef de Partie

Based in our Marylebone farmshop

What has been your biggest achievement at Daylesford so far?
“In my 5+ years of working for Daylesford it has definitely been my journey through the ranks in most of our kitchens.”

What is your advice for anyone wanting to join Daylesford?
“It’s a really great company with strong ethics – the work is hard but it is so rewarding.”

What is your favourite Daylesford product or food?
“I love the different types of bread, especially the seven seed sourdough. I also love our Adlestrop cheese.”

Marek Sznober, Assistant General Manager

Based in our Pimlico farmshop

What has been your biggest achievement at Daylesford so far?
“Winning the nomination as Best Supporting Daylesford Manager in 2017 and winning our Daylesford Champions League in two different locations. I learn a lot whilst at Daylesford, especially about organic farming that benefits our environment, and love working with our chefs who help me to understand the basics of cooking and how to serve hundreds of delicious dishes.”

What is your advice for anyone wanting to join Daylesford?
“Don’t give up! As a company we might look complicated from the outside but if you take a closer look you’ll realise we are like a big family.”

What is your favourite Daylesford product or food?
“Most of the real meals and soups, but especially the chicken and vegetable broths. Also, our blue Legbar eggs – absolutely delicious!”

Teopister Nakalinda, Team Member

Based in our Notting Hill farmshop

Tell us about your Daylesford journey.
“I love to work for Daylesford! I joined Daylesford in 2013 as a junior Team Member – running drinks, washing dishes, restocking shelves and looking after dry stores. After a year I was really excited to become a Bar Assistant and from there, trained as a Barista which I love. I now train all new baristas at Notting Hill and get so much satisfaction seeing them learn and progress.”

What has been your biggest achievement at Daylesford so far?
“There have been lots of achievements but for me, training people from different backgrounds no matter what their experience feels the most important. My barista trainees have been really successful and that’s satisfying to see – they’ve stayed in the business and achieved their personal goals, which makes me very happy.”

What is your favourite Daylesford product?
“The hen’s eggs are my favourite! They remind me of free-range eggs from my home in Uganda that are truly organic with rich yolks. When you eat eggs from Daylesford, you feel you are eating something really nourishing. I can’t get through the week without them! If I’m eating in the café, I always go for our café salads – the orchard slaw and spring grains are a highlight.”

Annabel Kirkland, Direct Sales Manager

Based in our Kingham office

Tell us about your Daylesford journey so far.
“I began my Daylesford journey in 2015 when I decided that I wanted to work for a company I was truly passionate about. Having worked in food in London and having run a pub with my uncle, it was time to align my passion with a company whose values matched my own. I started my career on the Daylesford deli counter as a Team Member, which is where my love for Daylesford produce really escalated. I did some additional work with the Food Buying Tteam to enhance my knowledge before becoming Assistant Retail Manager. Then in 2017, an opportunity arose and I become Direct Sales Manager where I have been ever since.”

What has been your biggest learning at Daylesford?
“It doesn’t matter how hard you have to work, if you love the company you work for and the people you work with, you’re onto a good thing.”

What is your favourite Daylesford product or food?
“It has to be the plain Daylesford kefir – I am fascinated with the benefits of ferments and cultured food, having tried many ferments over the years. Daylesford’s is just the best.”