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Amy Fothergill
Chef, Baker, and Owner
When Amy’s daughter had to transition to a gluten-free diet in 2007, she felt lost, even with her culinary background. Let her help so that you and your family can enjoy food again! Read about How it All Started.
Alan Fothergill
Chief Technical Officer/Support staff
He’s not just here for the gluten-free scones and Victoria sandwich cake, Alan takes care of all things technical.
KK Fothergill
Right hand gal
She’s been in the kitchen since she was two and is still as focused and detailed as she was then. She even wrote one of her college essays about her baking experience!
Poppy and Reggie
Security
Keeping the house safe since 2019, these two knuckleheads are around for the laughs and escapades. Don’t worry; they are not allowed to eat the leftovers! You might even see them in a video or two.
Learn to make the best gluten-free recipes (yes, even donut holes)
Chef Amy has worked in culinary off and on for over 40 years. She was trained at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and worked for Oracle Corporation in a non-foodservice role, teaching, writing, and presenting. When she became a cooking instructor, she merged her two passions into one. Her recipes are well written and organized. Once you buy a recipe, she is available for additional questions.
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Who is Chef Amy Fothergill?
Chef Amy Fothergill is a gluten-free cooking expert, author, recipe developer, instructor, blogger, and photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area (Half Moon Bay area). She was formerly known as The Family Chef or Amy the Family Chef. In 2026, She decided to rebrand to Amy the GF Chef as this better represents what she is currently doing.
She specializes in gluten-free recipes that are family-friendly, healthy, and accessible for everyone—not just those with dietary restrictions. Her focus is on making gluten-free cooking approachable with tips, techniques, and everyday meals that the whole family can enjoy.
Key details about her:
- Background and experience: She has over 40 years in the culinary world, including work as a restaurateur, caterer, and food service manager. She studied at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.
- Cookbook: Author of The Warm Kitchen: Gluten-Free Recipes Anyone Can Make and Everyone Will Love (2013), which includes step-by-step instructions, family-friendly dishes, cooking tips, and beautiful photos.
- Bakery: She owns and operates Artisanal Delights by Amy, a gluten-free home-based bakery in the Bay Area where she bakes and sells GF goodies.
- Online presence:
- Website: amythefamilychef.com — gluten-free recipes, videos, culinary consultations, and class info.
- Instagram: @amythefamilychef — gluten-free cooking, baking, and travel tips.
- YouTube: AmyTheFamilyChef — tutorials like almond milk, gluten-free biscuits, and quick chicken sautés.
- X/Twitter: @thefamilychef
- Facebook: The Family Chef
- Also runs www.amythegfchef.com (Amy the GF Chef) for more advanced gluten-free resources.
She offers cooking classes, private consultations, and speaks on gluten-free topics. Her content emphasizes practical, tasty meals that help families (including those dealing with celiac or gluten sensitivities) eat well together.