Baneta Yelda
Baneta Yelda
Baneta Yelda
Baneta is an Assyrian Iraqi who carries a strong family heritage in baking, harking back to her Grandmother who was a prolific community baker back in Iraq, this serves Baneta to bring her individual flavour and heritage to our Bakery. After arriving in the UK from Iraq as a refugee in 2014, she made use of her degree in Biology and an M
Baneta is an Assyrian Iraqi who carries a strong family heritage in baking, harking back to her Grandmother who was a prolific community baker back in Iraq, this serves Baneta to bring her individual flavour and heritage to our Bakery. After arriving in the UK from Iraq as a refugee in 2014, she made use of her degree in Biology and an MBA going into clinical science in the NHS before then retraining to become a chef. In 2019 Baneta was offered the refugee scholarship at the School of Artisan Food where she went on to complete the Advanced Diploma in Artisan Baking with distinction. After graduating, Baneta went onto work in various bakeries in London gathering experience and knowledge before taking over at Companio.
Neil Large
Baneta Yelda
Baneta Yelda
Neil had previously worked in the construction industry while always having been a keen cook with a strong desire to work within the food industry. Following the sudden passing of his brother, Ian, Neil decided to make a career change and he enrolled and trained at the School of Artisan Food completing the Advanced Diploma in Artisan Baki
Neil had previously worked in the construction industry while always having been a keen cook with a strong desire to work within the food industry. Following the sudden passing of his brother, Ian, Neil decided to make a career change and he enrolled and trained at the School of Artisan Food completing the Advanced Diploma in Artisan Baking with distinction in 2019. Neil is a firm believer in serving a community and believes in honest and authentic business that serves the community where it sits. Neil has a son, Sebastian (Sebby) who happens to have Downs Syndrome. Sebby is a wonderfully happy and gregarious boy who inspires Neil daily to build on the foundation of Companio becoming a truly trusted, friendly, sustainable and community focussed bakery.