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Reyna Ma. Mendiolea Ortega

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Sous Chef at BaxterStorey
📍 St Ives, England, United Kingdom

Reyna is a food scientist turned culinary professional with a PhD from the University of Nottingham. She founded Mama Reyna Ltd, a company producing traditional Mexican cooking sauces, and currently works as a Sous Chef at BaxterStorey, blending her scientific background with culinary arts.

Deeply passionate about her heritage, Reyna is dedicated to preserving and sharing authentic Mexican culture through food. She is actively involved with the Mexican community in the UK and engages with networks that support female entrepreneurs from her home country.

Unique fact: Before becoming a chef, she completed a PhD with a thesis on the surface properties of food powders.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Sous Chef
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
St Ives, England, United Kingdom
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Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Founded Mama Reyna Ltd to produce and sell traditional Mexican sauces like Mole and various salsas, driven by a desire to preserve authentic recipes.
Food Entrepreneurship
Has firsthand experience launching and managing her own food production company, navigating the journey from concept to market.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Sous Chef
BaxterStorey
10-2013
Managing Director
Mama Reyna Ltd
3-2014 - 2-2024
Managing Director
Self-employed
5-2013 - 2-2024
Homemaker
My Home
1-2019 - 12-2019
Manager
Subway
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Education
1989 - 1993
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Nottingham
1988 - 1989
Master's degree
University of Nottingham
1982 - 1986
Engineer's degree
Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana - Iztapalapa Mexico
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