Quality sugar, dark chocolate and a good set of knives are non-negotiable in Jones's kitchen "Christmas is one of my favourite times of year as a baker; everything gets a little spicier and boozier,” says Lily Jones, aka Lily Vanilli, owner of the renowned eponymous London bakery. Since opening her Columbia Road shop in 2010, the self-taught baker has satisfied the sweet tooth of thousands with her picture-perfect cakes and bakes, gaining a client list that includes Elton John and Lulu Guinness along the way, as well as co-founding the Young British Food Awards (YBFs), celebrating grassroots talent in the hospitality industry.