What was your best subject at school?
Science. I sat at the back with all the girls
What was your first job in catering?
What do you do to relax?
Nowadays I ride my bike, but I would love to get back into martial arts
Which is your favourite restaurant?
It was Restaurant Neichel in Barcelona, but the chef has retired now. The smell of citrus from the groves was incredible
What is your favourite hotel?
I like the Rosewood London, and the Montague on the Gardens â" both really know how to look after you, but watch out as Principal is going to be amazing
What is your favourite food?
Grazing and sharing plates â" I think it makes dining accessible and has removed the formal perceptions of eating out
Whatâs your favourite drink?
Chefsâ classic: G&T
What flavour combinations do you detest?
Marmite on toast
Which ingredient do you hate the most?
Celery
If you had not gone into catering, where do you think you would be now?
I donât know. I do know that I owe this industry everything
Cast away on a desert island, what luxury would you take?
Ice for my G&T
What irritates you most about the industry?
Weâre not great at promoting its diversity. We donât talk about different paths chefs can take, be that contract catering, corporate events, development roles, etc
When did you last eat a hamburger?
Yesterday â" I love Five Guys
Whatâs your favourite film?
Memphis Belle
Who would play âyouâ in a film about your life?
My man, Idris Elba
Tell us a secret…
What happens in the kitchen stays in the kitchen