Sarah Rankin

Sarah Rankin is a passionate home cook turned private chef. She began her culinary journey at home in the Highlands of Scotland, where, as a child, she was surrounded by good food, made with love.

That journey continued after she became a finalist on BBC’s MasterChef — an incredible experience that changed everything.

Since then, she has been blending her background in marketing with a vibrant new life in food.

In April 2024, she released her debut cookbook, Kith — a heartfelt collection of seasonal Scottish recipes inspired by the people and places she loves. It’s available now in all good bookshops.

Her second cookbook, Feast released in October 2025.

Today, she wears many hats: chef, food writer, culinary event host, private dining caterer, and broadcaster. Every day in the kitchen is a joy, and she’s so grateful to be able to share that joy with others.

The Chef Stage Partnership

We're excited to partner with Sarah for an exclusive free online cooking course available to all Chef Stage users. In this course, you'll learn how to cook beautiful, flavour-packed meals using accessible ingredients and simple techniques. Whether you're just getting started or want to elevate your everyday cooking, Sarah shows you how to do it with ease and joy.

The course features three recipes from Kith: Wild Garlic Soup celebrating spring's seasonal bounty, Arbroath Smokie Soufflés showcasing Scotland's protected culinary heritage, and Partridge Cordon Bleu making game cooking accessible to everyone.

"I honestly think that anyone can cook any of the recipes in that book," Sarah insists. "They are very straightforward, and the only way you're going to learn is if you do it." Her teaching philosophy emphasizes building confidence through practice rather than perfection.