A Cumbrian chef has been named among the 100 mist influential women in hospitality for the third year.
Nina Matsunaga, of Sedbergh’s Black Bull, is the only Cumbrian-based woman to feature on the list, compiled by CODE Hospitality.
Each year, CODE champions women in every part of the industry. Nina features in the category of Most Influential in Community 2022, alongside the likes of Olia Hercules, chef and food writer, Ruth Hansom Rigby, head chef, Princess of Shoreditch, Rachel Rumbol, founder of Queers in Food and Beverage, Ravinder Bhogal, founder of Jikoni, Zan Kaufman, founder of Bleecker and Nicole Pisani, co-founder and executive chef, of Chefs in Schools.
More than 600 women for nominated for the list and the final 100 were chosen by a panel of judges.
They said: “An impressive multitasker and natural mentor, Matsunaga has brought a blend of her Japanese heritage and German upbringing to her restaurant. She’s dedicated to training her team in butchery and baking but also works extensively with local schools – running mini open days and even developing curriculum activities – to feed local interest in culinary careers.”
Nina said: “To be included is amazing, especially for the third year. Each year the CODE List gives every woman in the industry the opportunity to be recognised for what they do, highlighting the whole range of opportunities available to women across the industry and hopefully encouraging more women to become involved in hospitality, enjoy a rewarding career and really make their mark in the process.”
