Culinary Concepts Prospectus - Flipbook - Page 2
Step into Culinary Concepts
WHERE THE ORDINARY EFFORTLESSLY MERGES WITH THE
EXTRAORDINARY.
The story so far...
Over the years Culinary Concepts have been
Behind every brand, is perhaps an untold story of the
approached to design for some of the most revered
hows and the wheres. Whilst Culinary Concepts’ story
is still evolving, it is their fearless approach to design
which de昀椀nes them and sets them apart.
James, from an early age realised that the key to his
creativity was travel and the call of the ocean. His
extensive sailing, exploring, and meeting true artisans
along the way has fuelled and inspired the Culinary
Concepts’ collections. The essence of his design
background originates from his ‘rag-trade’ beginnings
and his continuous desire to repurpose homeware
into playful statement pieces. With over 40 years
names in the hospitality industry, as well as supplying
some of the world’s most discerning brands and royal
appointment department stores. Culinary Concepts’
uniqueness is their ability to realise a customer’s
product ideas and craft them into the most beautiful
reality possible.
Their mission remains to this day, to create a
company that specialises in innovative designs
where practicality harmonises with beauty. Not only
products to use within the comfort of the home, but
for commercial and hospitality projects too, elevating
of design experience, James possesses a wealth of
dining to an indulgent experience and evoking a
product knowledge, and immerses himself into every
reaction of delight to the beholder with their wild and
aspect of a project, from concept to manufacture and
wonderful designs.
sign off.
25 years on, their passion for the brand, dedication
Retail is in Kate’s blood. Captivated as a child by
watching the sales that took place over the very old
oak counter of the family clothes shop, which opened
in 1923, Kate’s entrepreneurial tendencies and her
to both the business and their incredible team is
unfaltering. Kate’s talents lie in her skills to ensure
a smooth sailing in James’ creative wake and their
‘people matter’ ethos means the leadership at
passion for food resulted in her graduating with a
Culinary Concepts is a very happy combination of
昀椀rst class degree in Hospitality Management. Her
creativity coupled with a conscience.
chance encounter with James overseas and their joint
appreciation for travel led them to explore Southeast
Asia together; a journey which was enriched by
food, antique markets and rural village handicrafts.
Intrigued by the age-old crafting techniques they
encountered, they were inspired to create a collection
of hand forged tableware to launch at the Ideal Home
Exhibition in 1999 and hence the name Culinary
Concepts was born.
JAMES DENTON
CO-FOUNDER
& DESIGN DIRECTOR
KATE JEROME
CO-FOUNDER
& MANAGING DIRECTOR