Gareth Riseborough originally trained as a chef before deciding it was more fun to work in a different century. Gareth spent many years as the baker at Cosmeston Medieval Village, and specialised in early bone, horn and metalwork. His height and dramatic looks made him popular with film projects, and his immense good humour and enthusiam for life were always evident.

He regularly demonstrated historic cooking and craft skills from prehistory to the early modern, and his work is found in museum education, film and theatre the world over.

​Gareth died on Friday 26 March 2021 after being diagnosed with cancer in the autumn of 2020. His death left a huge hole in many lives and Sally is so grateful for all the support during that period. His work remains a lasting part of her own.