Our Team

With many combined years experience in the conference/catering business, the Conference Office and the Catering Department can help plan your event.

Conference Manager: Melanie Searle

Melanie Searle is the Conference Manager at Newnham College, with over 20 years experience of organising conferences and events.

Tel: 01223 335 803

Email: conference@newn.cam.ac.uk

Conference & Events Co-ordinator: Fran Goddard

Fran Goddard is the Conference & Events Co-ordinator at Newnham College. With a wealth of College and catering and events experience.

Tel: 01223 335 803

Email: conference@newn.cam.ac.uk

Catering Operations Manager: Daniel Pinto Rabaca

Daniel is Newnham’s Catering Operations Manager. With over 14 years’ experience of working in colleges, he is very people focused, with an excellent eye for detail.

Tel: 01223 335707

Email: Daniel.Rabaca@newn.cam.ac.uk

Rob King - Head Chef

Head Chef: Rob King

Rob King is the Head Chef at the College. With over 30 years at the “front line”  he and his team of chefs take pride and care to ensure the best food is prepared, presented and served.

Tel: 01223 335 773

Email: chef@newn.cam.ac.uk