Stuart Ascott

We were delighted to have students from West Suffolk College join us on a recent culinary trip to Lyon as part of our association with ‘Passion To Inspire’. Here’s what their chef lecturer Stuart Ascott had to say about the trip.

Dominic Teague

We were lucky enough to catch up with Academy contributor Dominic Teague, executive chef at One Aldwych, recently. Have a listen to how he started off in the industry and where it has taken him to.

Ian Jaundoo

If you are a chef lecturer and want to know how the Academy can help you to deliver the curriculum then have a listen to Ian Jaundoo from Liverpool College.

Nick Vadis

The Academy is not all about training. We are also here to provide inspiration. Here is Nick Vadis talking about some of the amazing places he has been to, and some of the experiences he has been lucky enough to enjoy, as a chef.

Gary Jones

We had the pleasure to sit down with Gary Jones, Former Executive Chef at 2 Michelin Star, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. Gary shared stories from his years within the industry, what he would tell his younger self, the importance of coming together to share a meal and more!

Paul Gayler

We had the pleasure to sit down with Paul Gayler, MBE & Founder of ‘Feedback’ Chef Consultancy. Paul shared his thoughts on what inspired him to get into hospitality, what he looks for when hiring, what he would tell his younger self and the importance of apprenticeships, mentoring and competitions.

Sarah Frankland

We had the pleasure to sit down with Sarah Frankland, Executive Chef @ Pennyhill Park. Sarah shared her thoughts on what inspired her to get into hospitality, her time at Westminster Kingsway College and what she looks for when hiring.

Mark Reynolds

We had the pleasure to sit down with Mark Reynolds, Regional Executive Chef @ Levy UK. Mark shared his thoughts on the importance of mentoring, his advice for the younger generation coming into the industry and how the kitchen has changed over the past 5-10 years.