Olivia is a born and bred Bristol girl; at her apprenticeship under the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, she was one of just four students to achieve a Diploma in Professional Cookery with distinction. Since then, she has worked at St. Albans and The Wolseley, Wright Brothers in Soho and for the Galvin Brothers. Prior to returning home, Olivia worked under Angela Hartnett at her Michelin-starred Murano in Mayfair, London.

Olivia is a chef-owner of Adalina Yard, and was a finalist on the 2022 season of Great British Menu.