My story.
As a little Evinka I would annually watch my mum bake batch after batch of what I can best describe as Christmas delights vowing that one day I will know all the recipes by heart. She would magically give our daily life colours, textures, scents - that were edible! What better way to never stop being playful.
Growing up I would often sit on our colourful kitchen rug - and I would muse, overthink, even cry. Because life gets hard. It was my secret safe corner away from the world.
Adult life commenced and hooray! my workaholism as a journalist, event planner or advertising project manager regularly threw a party with confidence issues, overthinking, people pleasing, my inability to say no, my eventful love life.
Tonnes of unanswered questions, looming challenges and endless inner monologues gradually descended on me - and whenever it got too much I would close myself in my own kitchen and organise, clean, cook, bake, or just sit there...
Until life got a bit softer.
Magically - I would find a solution to a problem, sensible response to a misunderstanding, a little more love for my partner or compassion for a colleague. I would feel more cheerful, relaxed, detached, hopeful, whimsical, creative, more restored and ready each time.
And so ever since I became a professional chef I have observed techniques, honed skills and collected recipes which - if used with intention and mindfully - have the power to help me filter anything going on in my life and land me in a desired headspace.
I now share all these through my brand new happy place - the Inbetween Kitchen - a platform created from my own home, with my own experience, and the help of other professionals - chefs, coaches, authors, friends. It is for anyone who feels like an adventure with a delightful edible twist.
Meet your teachers
Eva Furikova
Founder
Journalist by degree, events and advertising professional turned chef. During my 8 years in the UK I have worked in professional kitchens of Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol and London. My experience ranges from family-run restaurant through hotel and casual fine dining to Michelin. During the pandemic I’ve started a temporary bespoke cake design company in Bristol that’s now taking flight again as Crumbs by Joe & Eva for clientele in and around London. Besides varied cooking and baking competence my skillset includes public speaking, tv hosting, creative event planning and project management, high-end client relationships, personal growth support and encouragement - and I draw on this vibrant cocktail in every project.
Joe Petch
Chef Director
Joe is an absolute privilege and treat to work with. Having spent the last decade in restaurants of Bristol, Seoul and London with an exciting variety of cuisines (modern British, classic French, Middle Eastern, Korean…) and ever rising standards, he is the rock to rely on for his creativity, expertise and attitude. When he enters his “Teacher State”, no matter how complex the subject, his captivating voice and clear well-paced delivery take you on a journey that somehow leaves you full of new knowledge, yet not overwhelmed. His recipes are intuitive, full of flavour and impeccably balanced.
“I've never heard anyone talk about food the way Eva does.”
Karin Janacova
Yoga teacher
Corporate and themed group classes or retreats
Train your team in creativity, improvisation, cooperation, precision or attention to detail in a fun, imaginative, laid-back way with an undeniably delicious twist.
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Introduce your employees to a new way of relaxing and releasing after a long work week that will benefit them and their loved ones.
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Incorporate our mindful kitchen concept into your retreat - either in the form of workshop or simply as a catering provider.
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Celebrate a birthday or a significant occasion differently this time - in the spirit of growth and wholesome expansion.
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