Paula
Middlesbrough
About Paula
Paula grew up in Middlesbrough and has spent much of her working life cooking for other people. Her career has included kitchen roles in schools and government-run day centres, where dependable home cooking, timing and feeding people at scale all mattered.
She is known in the family for parmos, chillies and curries, especially when everyone is gathering. She is not keen on Chinese curry, so she would usually choose a chicken balti or a simple chicken and rice instead. Her other favourites include keema pie and corned beef pie. She has also cooked for weddings and other events, so she is as comfortable planning for a crowd as she is cooking at home. Paula is Chris's mam and Fiona's mother-in-law.
A favourite dish
Paula's top five
Homemade
- Chicken parmo
- Beef chilli
- Chicken curry
- Sunday roast
- Homemade pie
Takeaway
- Parmo and chips
- Fish and chips
- Chinese curry
- Kebab
- Pizza
Restaurant
- Indian curry
- Steak and chips
- Carvery
- Italian pasta
- Afternoon tea