Melissa Hemsley

Melissa Hemsley was born in September 1985 in London. Her mother, Evangelina, was born in the Philippines and worked in software management, while her father, Jack Hemsley, was a lieutenant colonel in the British Army Light Infantry. Melissa grew up in service accommodations on army bases in England and Germany. She later joined her sister Jasmine in a food-delivery service, which quickly expanded after Jasmine had previously worked as a model and developed the service bringing her own food to shoots.

In 2012, Melissa and Jasmine Hemsley launched a recipe blog on the Vogue website, marking a significant step in their culinary careers. This led to the publication of their first book, “The Art of Eating Well,” in 2014. Following the success of their book, they starred in a television series on Channel 4 titled “Eating Well with Hemsley + Hemsley.” Their second book, “Good + Simple,” was also released in 2014. Their work has focused on recipes without gluten, grain, or refined sugar, promoting a healthy approach to life and diet. Melissa Hemsley has continued to build her career as a solo chef, author, and advocate for sustainable and wholesome eating.

Melissa Hemsley is also actively involved in various initiatives that reflect her commitment to sustainable food. She serves as an ambassador for Fairtrade UK, volunteers for The Felix Project, and has been a judge for both the GQ Food & Drink Awards and the Soil Association’s Best of Organic awards. She has collaborated with numerous brands and organizations to promote conscious eating and healthy lifestyles, further establishing her role in the food industry.