Sandy Cluney

Hi, my name is Sandy, and I am one half of Dartmoor Larder along with my husband Steve. We live within the Dartmoor National Park just below Ugborough Beacon, with our two children, two Labradors, and two cats! I am a Classically Trained Chef and have worked in professional kitchens in this country, Germany and Holland. Working in this industry is extremely hard, especially when young and impatient. I pursued other avenues. When my children were young, I studied and gained my Hons Degree in Childhood Studies. I then became the Manager and SENCO of the preschool where my children attended. I then entered a difficult time in my life when I had a serious health scare and had to stop working for a while. During recovery, I sought a way to regain my confidence and volunteered at a local Vegan pop-up café. This is where I rediscovered my love of cooking. I soon realized Vegan food could be flavorsome & nutritious, which excited & inspired me. Friends and family suggested I should continue to cook professionally, and that was the start of Dartmoor Larder! We don’t just offer Vegan food; however, I have to admit, Vegan & Vegetarian food is my passion!