Gavin Edney is the executive head chef at The Headland Hotel and Spa. As a proud Cornishman he has built an outstanding career across the country, collaborating with many leading figures in the industry before returning home to oversee the food operations at the five-star hotel. He is deeply committed to supporting young people and […]
Debbie is a wine expert, educator, and judge based in Cornwall, and the founder of Wild Wine School – a leading wine education provider in the UK, specialising in sustainability in wine and Agweres, a co-working and events space. Her work brings together a love of nature, wine, food, and people, encouraging folk to discover how wine […]
Adam’s journey in food began at the sink, scrubbing pans and washing lettuce as a young kitchen porter. His passion and determination soon carried him into the heart of the kitchen, ultimately leading him to the role of Head Chef at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall. There, cooking with the finest of Cornwall’s produce and leading a […]
With over a decade in hospitality, Maddy has spent the past four years as a valued member of the Prawn on the Lawn and Barnaby’s family — the last three at Barnaby’s at Trevibban Mill. Starting behind the bar, she quickly found her passion for crafting memorable guest experiences and stepped into the role of Restaurant Manager earlier this year. […]
Tom Lodge is a 21-year-old chef from South Wales, rooted in the art of simple fire cooking and bold, flavour-driven food. Based between the South West and South Wales, Tom is the creative force behind Crave in Exeter—an award-winning concept celebrated for its vibrant, ingredient-led approach. He’s now preparing to launch an exciting new venture in Bristol while […]
Adrian Oliver arrived in Cornwall nearly 30 years ago, running Margot’s Bistro for many years. Having sold the bistro a few years ago, Adrian now works as a private chef, market trader, street-food chef and generally helping others in Hospitality when he can. Adrian’s a proud ambassador for Hospitality Action and supporter of Padstow Lifeboat. […]
Annie set up her cookery school, My Fish Kitchen, in 2008 sharing her knowledge and enjoyment of Cornish fish. “Having worked as a fishmonger in Cornwall for the past 25 years, I’ve found that so many people I meet love eating Cornish fish but have no idea how to cook it”. Annie’s courses, based in the […]
Nick is the award-winning chef at The Heron Inn at Malpas, and runs the business alongside his wife Amanda, bringing over 35 years of culinary experience. He has a passion for fresh, locally sourced seafood, which is reflected in the gastropub’s menu that changes with the seasons. The couple’s dedication to quality and local produce […]
Ben Prior, formerly of the award-winning Ben’s Cornish Kitchen, now leads the kitchens at Cornwall’s iconic Porthminster Beach Café and Porthminster Kitchen. Drawing on over 30 years of culinary tradition, he champions fresh, local ingredients from the coastal kitchen garden, St Ives harbour, and surrounding fields.
A former professional rugby player turned chef and food entrepreneur, Rupert Cooper swapped passes for plates seven years ago — and hasn’t looked back since. In 2019, he took the leap to purchase Philleigh Way Cookery School on the Roseland Peninsula, transforming it into one of Cornwall’s leading destinations for hands-on, flavour-packed cookery experiences. Rupert’s food philosophy […]
