THE CRABTREE - Key Persons
Helen first started out her hospitality career in Cape Town then moved to London at the age of 19. She gained experience from nights clubs in Camden to Gastro Pubs in Soho, moving onto discover her passion of fine dining running 1 & 2 rosette restaurants in West Sussex. She brings with her a wealth of experience & an eye for detail.
Originally from Stevenage Sam fell in love with cooking after watching the Great British menu where Tom Kerridge and the food blew his mind. Sam's first job at the Swan hotel in Lavenham under Michelin star trained Justin Kett was a gastronomic kick start for his career as a chef. Classically french trained Sam then moved to Nottingham to work under Alex Bond at Alchemila. Sam loves simple, packed full of flavour food. Inspirations from Marcus Wareing, Paul Foster and Paul Cooke. Having a young family of his own with a 6 month old daughter and girlfriend He has to start his day with a coffee! Death row meal: Chicken wings to start, followed by steak with onion rings and hollandaise and chips. Finished with a sticky toffee pudding. Sam is a massive Tottenham fan! His goal at the Crabtree is to create great food and keep customers happy using local produce to make simple yet refined dishes.