Getting to know Rebecca Rhodes-Evans

Dancing in the kitchen, trips to Ibiza & shakshuka

Get to know the queen of granola and woman behind Rock My Bowl

We’re so excited that Rebecca will be joining us for the June Yoga Brunch Club Retreat! So we thought we’d get to know her a little better…

Your business started with granola, can you remember exactly when and where you had the idea to start making and selling your own?

The shorter version of a very organic process is… I had been making granola for a while, after I had my son in 2012 I started to play around more with recipes. I just decided one day that I wanted a healthy breakfast company and approached a local deli and a market manager in Bermondsey. When they both said yes I got down to creating 2 original flavours. Cacao and sea salt and Cardamom and apricot were born!!

Was it a light bulb moment?

Not exactly but I was inspired by all the cafes and breakfast bars popping up . I just thought why can’t I give it a try?

Did you think it would become your business or was it just a hobby/side hustle at first?

Not at all, I was a mobile beauty therapist and that was where I earned my wage, I didn’t think it would become by actual job. Even though I created a brand very quickly. I still have to think about it when people ask me what I do.

What piece of advice would you give to 2016 (the year Rock My Bowl was founded) you?

Be prepared for the graft, don’t try to do what anyone else is doing.

What piece of advice would you give to 26 year old you?

Save your money better but go to Ibiza more ha ha.

You’ve had a busy day, you’re tired and hungry - what is your go to meal?

Peanut butter on toast is pretty much my survival meal. It needs to be ManiLife and has to be very good seeded bread.

Your girlfriends are coming over for a dinner party - what is your go to meal?

It would with either be a big sharing shakshuka that you can find on my Instagram, loads of good bread, eggs, labneh, pesto and dukkah! Yum! Or a help yourself burger bar with meat and veggie patties, loads of toppings, sides, condiments, salads etc. etc.

If your life was a book, what would be the title?

Dancing in the kitchen

What’s the name of the chapter you’re in now?

Suddenly all was good

Social media - ‘YAY! I love it and my business would not be the same without it!’ or ‘NAY : it’s not always a positive force in my life, I would prefer not to have social media’

RMB wouldn’t be where it is without Instagram so I’d have to say YAY, BUT… I log off regularly, I don’t follow anyone or anything that makes me feel rubbish and I don’t scroll or look at other peoples grids that much. Comparison is just no good for anyone.

Three things you couldn’t live without?

Music, family + friends, exercise

What’s your best life hack?

Get up early, drink the coffee then do the things…

Why do you do what you do?

Because I love feeding people

What makes you love your job?

I am learning and evolving so much. I love creating menus based on the seasons and client brief, adding little touches of texture and flavours based on what I have around me in the kitchen.

Why have you chosen this path?

I feel like it chose me, I honestly didn’t expect to be catering like I am, it all just happened and I’m enjoying the ride.

Rebecca is the Founder of boutique catering company Rock My Bowl and will be providing a bespoke menu for the June Yoga Brunch Club retreat. To find out more and book your ticket, click here.