Corporate Magazine November 2018

"After the Armed Forces, I continued to work
in London, cooking in many Michelin starred
establishments including A-Z Restaurants
headed by Marco Pierre White. I also worked
in France with the three time Michelin star
Chef Roger Verge, at Moulin de Mougins, one of
France's most prominent restaurants.
"I really enjoyed my career path and I learnt so
much. Cooking has taken me around the world
and given me the chance to cook for some of the
world’s most famous people, from rock stars like
Ringo Star of the Beatles, to members of other
Royal families, Prime Ministers, politicians and
world leaders.
"I have worked in Thailand, Tanzania, Canada,
the Middle East, France, Switzerland and
Germany. My passion for food remains as strong
today as it did during my first days in a kitchen.
I’ve learnt more about food from conversations
with people, rather than working endless hours
in a kitchen."
James' passion is infectious and for the last 12
years he's been sharing his skills in supporting
The Rotary Organisations Young Chef of the
Year and the Springboard Charity for developing
young chefs. He explains:
"My other passion is developing young chefs and
giving them the chances, skills and practises that
will lead to a career and a lasting love of food.
"I also work with UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency)
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