I began my working life back in 1991 as a first commis chef with Payne & Gunter. This position gave me the essential grounding that I needed and I gained valuable experience that set me in good stead to future my career. 

I then moved to an assistant chef position at Tallow Chandlers Livery Hall, preparing fine dining banquets for an exceptionally distinguished clientele, before progressing to the role of Head Chef at the exclusive private Austin Lodge Golf Club. 

One of my greatest achievements was managing two restaurants of my own. In 2002, I bought The Watermark Restaurant in Kent and took over as proprietor and head chef, offering an outstanding fine dining experience awarded runner up in the best restaurant in Kent awards in 2005. In 2007, I began running a successful restaurant in southern Spain, catering for weddings and corporate events whilst also writing articles for local magazines in Marbella and the surrounding area. 

During my career, I have had my own slot on BBC Radio Kent discussing seasonal produce, its origins and menu ideas. I have been a local magazine’s Seasonal Chef, writing two-page articles every month covering the best seasonal food and suggesting appropriate accompanying menus.