Cara Houchen is a journalist and communications professional with a passion for hospitality, food, drink and tourism. Having spent years reporting on businesses, people and events across the North East, she now works closely with hospitality brands on content, PR and communications. Through her writing for Savour Magazine, Cara enjoys sharing the stories behind independent businesses, talented chefs and the people helping shape the hospitality industry.

Dave MacKay is a Yorkshireman, avid foodie and is also known for his powers of persuasion – having managed to get the UK's top chefs to all sign a card for his wife, Andrea, when they renewed their vows. You'll either find the couple frequenting Michelin-starred restaurants or in their own kitchen whipping up a dish from the latest MasterChef.

Elise Lane is co-founder of Laneberg Wine – the UK's most northern winery based in Gateshead, North East and more specifically, an urban winery. Having studied chemistry at Oxford, Elise moved back to her native North East with a vision to change people's perception of English wine.

Savour Editor and Founder, Georga Spottiswood, is a British journalist who specialises in writing about the hospitality sector and food and drink brands. She is also the founder of Spotty Media and has spent more than a decade working closely with hospitality businesses across the UK. Passionate about the industry, her ethos is to celebrate and support independents by telling their stories.

Our staff writers are seasoned food, drink, and travel writer with a passion for discovering unique experiences around the world. With a number of years of professional writing experience, they have contributed to a wide range of publications and websites, covering everything from culinary trends to luxury travel destinations.

Tom Proud is one of the North's leading bar consultants and founder of Proud To Drink cocktails. You'll find him delivering training, creating drinks and often sipping Cranberry and Cacao Negronis.