Jp Orkney

JP Orkney provides Food & Drink Tours showcasing the Orkney Islands' flavours and culinary expertise, plus environmentally friendly Camper Van Hire. We're a family business run by Jane Ellison and Paul Hudd.

Hi, I'm Jane - the J in JP Orkney!

​I have fond childhood memories of the island, while Paul enjoyed adventure holidays here. When an opportunity came up for us to move to Orkney we jumped at the chance, knowing our son would grow up in a place rich and diverse in natural wonders.

We're based in Birsay, right by the beach. Our favourite pastimes are groatie buckie hunting, and chatting to the colony of seals relaxing in the bay. Ask us for our top tips on finding a groatie buckie!

I have 15 years' hospitality experience, and in 2001 moved to Beijing as a Management Trainee and International Relations Officer. I became very aware of the demands of arranging tours and the needs of holiday guests. After moving back to the UK I spent ten years teaching Nutrition and Home Economics.

I'm a bit of a geeky foodie to have by your side on a field trip, pride myself on being a helpful host and a friend to the hospitality trade. My qualifications include:

- ​HND Hospitality Business Management
- BSc Honours Food Systems and Quality Assurance
- Advanced Food Hygiene
- Level 2 Wines and Spirits
- Post Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education
- Diploma Advanced Mentoring and Coaching​​

Paul works full-time in the insurance industry, but gets his hands dirty on evenings and weekends working on our new self-catering house in Kirkwall.

We're here to help you experience and savour flavours, independence and time, bringing you the best the Orkney Islands have to offer.