PIER HEAD

In the late 80s I went to Brockenhurst College where I studied catering and hospitality after which I moved to London for two years to work for Anton Mosimann in his dining club at The Four Seasons Hotel. My next position was in The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland followed by two years in Switzerland working in two, five star hotels... I later returned to London for four years working for Mosimann's event catering, this included catering at Downing Street, The Houses of Parliament, Highgrove, St James Palace as well as events in Switzerland and the USA, some of which saw us catering for up to 1000 people... After a spell of global travelling, I landed my first head chef job at Highclere Castle owned by Lord and Lady Carnarvon (aka the famous Downton Abbey). Here we catered for small intimate dinners for 3 as well as frequent weddings for 350+ guests; I worked here for six years where I also had the privilege of cooking for Queen Elizabeth. Whilst working here, I met my wife Emma and..

Also known as: Pier Head Swanage

Primary location: Swanage United Kingdom