Patron – Celebrity chef and food writer

Nigella Lawson is an acclaimed English food writer, television cook, and broadcaster celebrated for her warm, engaging approach to food and community. She is also Domenica’s aunt.

Appointed as a patron of Team Domenica in December 2025, Nigella brings her passion for inclusive hospitality and community spirit to support the charity’s mission of empowering young people with learning disabilities and autism through real-world training and employment opportunities. She has long championed Team Domenica’s pioneering initiatives, and most recently helped to launch The North Star, our training pub in Brighton.

“It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be invited to be a patron of Team Domenica – a charity providing what we all need: a sense of purpose, self-esteem and hope. The North Star is an excellent new initiative in Team Domenica’s journey, and I look forward to seeing it thrive.”  

Nigella’s involvement underscores her belief in the transformative power of food, community, and shared purpose, and we are delighted to have her as a patron.