Amy Fernando is the founder of Taste Film, a cinematic dining experience born from a simple idea: what if food could bring us closer to the characters and stories we love on screen?
A former Film Studies teacher with a deep appreciation for storytelling, Amy had the idea during the iconic prison cooking scene in Goodfellas. That moment sparked the first ever Taste Film event—an intimate screening in a family-run Italian restaurant in North West London, where guests shared more than just pasta. They shared an experience that felt new, and full of promise. It was a small start, driven by big ambition.
That belief—that food can carry the emotional weight of a story—is at the heart of everything Taste Film does. What began as a one-off event quickly gained momentum, resonating with a growing community of film and food lovers.
Amy’s mix of film love and inventive spirit is what makes Taste Film the game-changer it is today.
“I got my love of food from my mum and grandmother, who introduced me to their homelands, Ireland and Sri Lanka, through taste. This experience taught me that food can convey stories of other worlds like no other medium”.
Years later, Amy’s curated a team of film fans whose dedication to creating unforgettable cinematic events is unparalleled. Get to know the team below!
Emily, our Marketing Manager
Emily is the voice behind social, email and all things marketing. She’s data-obsessed and is our self-confessed basic millennial.
Dream Taste Film Menu?
I think the team are sick of hearing me say it, but A Goofy Movie is my passion project.
Cam, our Business Affairs Manager
Cam wears many hats here at Taste and there’s not much he doesn’t know. When he’s not scouting out new venues or at the forefront of our strategy, you’ll find him convincing us all that cocktails are a daily essential.
Paula, our Creative Manager
Paula does all the pretty things you see. She’s being modest, we keep her insanely busy.
Dream Taste Film Menu?
The Emperor’s New Groove
Meg, our Production Manager
Meg’s role including sourcing everything you see on your tables from props to serviceware, printed menus to stickers. Meg works with everyone in the team, alongside our venues to help deliver the finished event.
Dream Taste Film Menu?
Moulin Rouge!
Georgia, our Production Manager
Just like Meg, Georgia’s at the forefront of all our events. She’s got loads of experience in event planning and management so she’s great at co-ordinating all the moving parts needed to make our events run smoothly!
Dream Taste Film Menu?
Labyrinth. Georgia tries to sneak this in all the time!
Amalia, our Office Manager
Amalia keeps our daily operations running smoothly so the team can deliver outstanding events! She’s basically the MVP.
Dream Taste Film Menu?
Phantom Thread. The food in this film serves as a powerful narrative device, both uniting and dividing the main characters. I don’t think I’ve seen another film where food carries so much emotional intensity, so I’d love to taste it.
Emily, our Executive Assistant and Team Co-Ordinator
You may recognise Em from their hilarious hosting at our events, well that’s not their only skill. Em is our newest office team member as well!
Marnie, our Menu Developer
Marnie’s our brilliant menu developer with the greatest eye for what makes a menu extra special. She’s been working in the industry for over a decade and has developed recipes for first class airline lounges and helped innovate products globally for Pret a Manger.
Dive into Amy’s vision at Taste Film, where each meal is a scene worth savouring, and every event takes you straight into the heart of cinematic brilliance.
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