22/07/2026
I’m proud to share that I have officially joined The Burnt Chef Project as an Ambassador! 👨🍳🔥
Having spent over 20 years in professional kitchens, I’ve seen firsthand how intense, fast-paced, and demanding this industry can be. For too long, high pressure was accepted as the norm. But the narrative is changing, and it’s up to us as leaders to drive that shift.
The Burnt Chef Project is doing vital work across the globe to eradicate mental health stigma in hospitality, providing essential tools, education, and confidential support networks for teams everywhere.
I’m immensely proud to take on this role while representing St John's College, Oxford. The support and backing I’ve received from the college in championing team wellbeing and progressive kitchen culture has been second to none. Being able to step up as an Ambassador with the full support of St John's means a great deal to me—it shows what can be achieved when an institution truly invests in its people and leads by example.
Heading up kitchen operations here proves every single day that you don't have to sacrifice high culinary standards to build a healthy, supportive, and sustainable work environment.
Good food starts with good culture. When we look after our people first, excellence naturally follows.
Looking forward to bringing more awareness, training, and open dialogue to our industry. If you’re in hospitality and ever need a chat or want to learn more about bringing these tools to your team, my door is always open.
Together, let's burn away the stigma. 🌿
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