Food & Mood – Breakfast Event – Recap – 4th November 2025

On Monday 4th November we held an inspiring morning at Bingham Riverhouse, where food, wellbeing, and conversation came together over a nourishing breakfast.

Hosted by Mex Ibrahim, co-founder of Women in the Food Industry, this intimate event explored the powerful connection between what we eat and how we feel.

All photography by Liesel Bockl Photography

We welcomed Nicola Moore, one of the UK’s leading nutritional therapists, who shared her insights on the impact of food on mood, energy, and overall wellbeing. With nearly 25 years of experience, Nicola is known for her compassionate, practical approach to health, helping people find balance without the overwhelm of strict diet rules.

Also on the panel and adding a creative, hands-on element, Chef Vanessa Marx, Executive Chef at Bingham Riverhouse, will gave a short demo showcasing simple, mood-boosting food designed to elevate your everyday life. Expect practical tips, fresh inspiration, and recipes you can bring into your own kitchen.

About the panellists

Nicola Moore is a nutritional therapist with over 20 years’ experience and a Fellow of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. She is passionate about helping people improve their wellbeing and their relationship with food through her one-to-one clinic work, her online coaching programme Liberate, and her podcast Healthily. Known for her down-to-earth, compassionate approach, Nicola supports individuals to make meaningful, sustainable changes that promote health without restriction.

Vanessa Marx is leading a culinary revolution at Bingham Riverhouse. Known for her commitment to sustainable, seasonal, and foraged ingredients, Vanessa creates menus that celebrate locally sourced produce and slow-food principles.

Her culinary philosophy is rooted in the belief that food should be both healing and joyful. By prioritizing seasonal produce, clean proteins, and natural fats, Vanessa crafts recipes that are as flavourful as they are functional.

Mex Ibrahim is co-founder of Women in the Food Industry. After almost 8 years as Head of Social Media & Marketing of the UK’s fastest growing food website, Great British Chefs, Mex has delivered a variety of award-winning digital marketing campaigns & now runs her own freelance social media, content creation & digital strategy business.

Passionate about women’s equality & female empowerment, she co-founded Women in the Food Industry in April 2019 which became a Community Interest Company in July 2023. Mex sits on the Editorial Advisory Board of New Food Magazine and is a member of The Guild of Food Writers. Mex is also a trustee of the national charity School Food Matters  and is a volunteer for social media & marketing at Kew Village Community Market.

During the talk and demo, guests will enjoyed a light, nutritious breakfast with coffee, while connecting with fellow food lovers, professionals, and wellness enthusiasts. There was also lots of opportunities for networking and further conversation after the event. Big thanks to INDI Supplements and One Living Drinks for providing their brain boosting products for guest goody bags.

Overall it proved to be a perfect start to your day: nourishing food for the body, thought-provoking conversation for the mind, and a supportive community for the soul!

You can hear more from Nicola & Vanessa in January 2026 on Nicola’s Podcast – Healthily