Jemma Melvin, a baker and chef hailing from Southport whose passion for pudding has earned her a place in history. Crowned the winner of Fortnum and Mason's prestigious Platinum Pudding Competition with the irresistible Platinum Jubilee Trifle, a dessert that's earned its place in British food history alongside timeless favourites like Victoria Sponge and Coronation Chicken.
Her Lemon Swiss roll and Amaretti creation triumphed over thousands of entries, earning the esteemed title of the official pudding for the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The competition, aired on the BBC and overseen by Dame Mary Berry, catapulted Jemma into the limelight on both national and international stages.
Since her triumph, Jemma's culinary escapades have taken her far and wide, gracing the screens of This Morning, Good Morning Britain, The One Show and international platforms like Good Morning America and TF1 France.
Jemma's also been on a whirlwind tour, sharing her renowned recipes at countless events across the country. From captivating audiences at The Cake & Bake Show in London to charming crowds at Bake International in Birmingham, plus of course, Southport Flower show.
Jemma has partnered with charities to create recipes for good, such as Macmillan Cancer Support for their annual Coffee Morning Campaign, crafting a special Macmillan Trifle recipe for hosts nationwide. As well as working with and creating recipes for The Eden project, FFLAG and The Big Lunch charity campaigns.
Recipes by Jemma have been published in top publications such as The Daily Mirror, Notebook Magazine and The Radio Times.
Her culinary expertise has also caught the attention of major brands, leading to exciting collaborations with the likes of Hilton and Ford.
Jemma also bagged a regular contributor spot on BBC's Morning Live where she shared fun, easy and cost effective recipes for all occasions, live on primetime TV.
Recently, Jemma received a prestigious honour: a portrait by renowned artist David Remfry, proudly displayed at Fortnum & Mason Diamond Jubilee Tea Station, commemorating her culinary achievements.
Today, Jemma shares her culinary creativity on her Instagram page, @icedbyjem, with fun and original recipes.
