
Tilly Hartshorn
Homes Tester
Tilly brings a unique blend of skills to the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Homes Testing team. She has hands-on experience testing equipment across both editorial and television, working on live and pre-recorded productions. Alongside this, she is an experienced food stylist and producer, having collaborated with celebrity chefs and leading brands, including representing companies as a demo chef. Her work also spans advertising campaigns and branded content across the UK and internationally.
Originally trained as a cookery journalist, Tilly specialises in equipment testing and recipe development. She is passionate about making life easier for consumers, with a particular focus on simplifying instructions and improving usability.
When she’s not testing products, Tilly can usually be found singing in a choir or cooking up a feast for friends and family.

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