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Rosalind Rathouse is a British cookery teacher, entrepreneur, and food educator best known as the founder of the Cookery School at Little Portland Street in London, established in 2003. After an early career in marketing and business, she trained at the Leiths School of Food and Wine, where she developed the culinary skills and teaching approach that would shape her later work. Rathouse founded the Cookery School with the aim of making cooking accessible, practical, and enjoyable for people of all abilities, from complete beginners to aspiring professionals.

A central focus of her work has been promoting the importance of cooking as a life skill that supports health and wellbeing. Through hands-on classes and professional training programmes, she encourages people to cook nutritious meals from scratch, build confidence in the kitchen, and develop a deeper understanding of ingredients. Rathouse is also known for her commitment to sustainability, promoting seasonal produce, ethical sourcing, and reducing food waste. Through her teaching and advocacy, she has helped thousands of people develop cooking skills while fostering a more mindful and responsible relationship with food.