Among the delights of life that bring people together while aligning cultures is food, and Chef Claudia Parkinson knows that only too well.

For the last eight years, the St Mary native has been feeding the family and guests of three British high commissioners to Jamaica, serving Asif Ahmad and Judith Slater, and now Alicia Herbert.

A broad smile creased her face as she spoke with The Gleaner while deftly ensuring that guests were enjoying their meals during a recent reception celebrating the English Premier League trophy’s visit to Jamaica.