Kemi Nevins

Kemi Nevins

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About Kemi Nevins

Chief Nourisher Kemi is a former nurse and staple of Cardiff food scene. She is renowned for her warmth, welcome and fabulous food.

Areas of interest

Building Community through Food
Northern Soul & Jazz
Writing

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About Kemi

Kemi Nevins is a former nurse and has been at the heart of the Cardiff food scene for 25 years. She has run 3 successful cafes in Cardiff, most recently Kemi’s in Pontcanna that she ran with her son Patrick.

We are fortunate Kemi will be joined by her son Patrick – who is taking leave from his busy London restaurant job – to join our nourishment team. Kemi now works as a food consultant, and joins us as Chief Nourisher for her second Compassionate Mental Health Gathering.

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