Born in England into a family of caterers, J. Lyons and Co., Amanda grew up learning to appreciate great food. Choosing to take a gap year after seven years at an all-girls’ boarding school school, she attended the Cordon Bleu in London . Subsequently she earned an honors degree in German at Bristol University , spending her junior year in Vienna , Austria . Following graduation, Amanda relocated to Massachusetts and married Mr. Cook – hence the name “Amanda Cooks!” They had two children and Amanda worked for several years at Barnes & Noble before opening her own catering business in 2000.

Amanda won the Telegram & Gazette’s People’s Pick award for best caterer of 2007 and also won the People’s Choice award at the Girl Scout’s “Fork it Over” cookie recipe contest.

Amanda brings a personal touch to every event, customizing menus to suit all tastes and occasions. Her specialties are European dishes, sauces and soups, and she enjoys creating original recipes, including healthy alternatives.

Long-since divorced from Mr. Cook, and happily remarried, Amanda looks forward to helping you plan your next special event!

From dips to desserts, Amanda Cooks!