Vanessa D'Souza

Vanessa D'Souza, a MasterChef UK semi-finalist and ambassador for the National Autistic Society, opens up about her late diagnosis of autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. She shares how cooking became her sanctuary and discusses practical strategies for making culinary spaces more neurodivergent-friendly. Vanessa also dives into her experience on MasterChef, revealing the hidden challenges of televised cooking and her encounters with Gregg Wallace. Her journey emphasizes the importance of authenticity and understanding in both the kitchen and society.