Sophie Barber.

A passion for food, drink and great experiences inspired Kelham Island Food Tours which I started in 2019. More recently, I have expanded to Sheffield City Centre with the launch of sister company Sheffield Food Tours this Summer.

A background in hospitality marketing and a love of photography facilitated these launches and helped me to develop my tour business which has received many 5 star guest reviews and positive venue feedback. The food tours continue to grow with the help of four brilliant tour guides (who I would be lost without!) and some incredible venue partners.

I have worked with a number of hospitality operators to create strategic marketing plans to help drive footfall and I’m in my element when working on the bigger commercial picture. However, some of my favourite parts of the job are photoshoots for venues, where I have previously worked with Sheffield foodie institutions such as the Cricket Inn, Totley, Thyme Cafe in Broomhill and Thornbridge Estate in the Peak District.