From the Rhône valley in South France, I grew up with a love of good, fresh, home-cooked food. At 16, I started to learn to love food by attending prestigious culinary establishments.

I studied at one of the best French catering schools, Ecole Hoteliére de L'Hermitage in the Hermitage vineyard, for two years where I acquired the techniques and knowledge to become a chef. I was examined in the CAP (Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnel) and the BEP (Brevet d'Etudes Professionnelles de Cuisine) in French cuisine.

In the following two years, I attended the prestigious Ecole Hoteliére "Le Clos d'Or," in Grenoble, were I obtained the Bacalaureat Professionnel de Restauration. I was trained to become a head-chef, with the necessary skills to train others and manage my own business and staff. My training covered international cuisines and techniques, including Mediterranean, Chinese, Indian, North African, European, West Indian, Mexican, South American and Siberian/Mongolian.

After graduating, I trained and worked in Michelin-star, Table Gourmande and Macaron restaurants including Les Sequoïas, Restaurant Le Kleber, Auberge Les Trois Canares, Le Val D'Esquieres and The Peacock Hotel, Derbyshire. In London, I worked for an agency as a head-chef/director-chef for six years.

Having acquired 15 years of cooking experience, I have now decided to share my knowledge and love of food with the new wave of food-lovers (and old ones!) that is growing in the United Kingdom. I am passionate about food, and I am excited about the new experience that I can bring to your kitchen, family and friends - and yourself bien sure!