our team
our team
Tania Burton, Managing Director
Food really is in Tania Burton’s blood – her grandfather farmed Aberdeen Angus cattle, her aunt and cousin ran a catering firm and her father was a sheep farmer before opening wholesale supply and catering companies. Fully embracing this culinary heritage, Tania worked in local restaurants after school and just two months into her first job, when she was 18, the restaurant owners went on holiday and left the business in her hands for a week.
Tania soon realised she could turn her love of hospitality into a career, starting Ginger Snap when she was just 23 years old. Her career highlights include cooking for royalty, landing the contract for the VIPs at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and catering for the 275th anniversary of Muirfield Golf Club with over 2000 covers in four days. Tania thrives on the feeling of providing excellent catering at every Ginger Snap event, and aims for Ginger Snap to be the go-to caterer for events in the North of England and Scotland.
tania burton
client reviews
The tasting at their farm let us appreciate their commitment to using local, seasonal produce as well as fantastic flavours! On the day Gingersnap took great care of us and our guests, many of which had dietary requirements. We heard from these guests how the team’s attention to detail and excellent service allowed them to enjoy the day and excellent food without worry. While James was busy in the kitchen, Tania oversaw everything else, ensuring my wife and I got to have canapes and a glass of fizz while we were with our photographer, this was very thoughtful and much appreciated and a great example of the teams experience.
Thank you to the whole team for helping make our day so special, we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding caterer and wish them nothing but the best for the future.
Thank you also for the amazing organisation before, on and after the day! In the midst of all madness in our lives you guys were amazing, patient and on it! Thank you again for making our day so brilliant! We can’t recommend you more highly! ”
The cake was just incredible and we have had so many comments about the delicious canapes and the fabulous ‘mushrooms’. You all made the day such a memorable occasion for both us and our guests and we couldn’t have wanted more. ”
our team
James Burton, Consultant Development Chef
James Burton, a finalist in MasterChef: The Professionals 2012, has worked as a private chef for over 15 years. He began his career working in prestigious hotels and restaurants both in the UK and abroad, and his love for cooking has grown stronger every year. Nature is a huge inspiration for James, and he believes in culinary simplicity – letting the ingredients speak for themselves.
James’ proudest moments are becoming a father and being able to share his knowledge and love of nature with his children. He believes in responsible catering and his ethos is to preserve and improve the land so the next generation can enjoy it as much as he does.
james burton