Chef's Profile

Nick Hope

DOB 22.09.84

• Started cooking at 15 years old
• BCOT College NVQ 1, 2 & 3 (Met Barry)
• The Vineyard at Stockcross
• John Campbell Academy (2 month college placement)
• Previously worked:
  Lainston House 3AA
  Chapter 2 3AA Michelin bib
  Mulberry Tree 2AA awarded
  L'ortolan 3AA Michelin Star
• Left for Australia to learn about a different culture of food using different ingredients
• Short spells working at: Bel Mondo, Book Kitchen, Quay Restaurant, 27th Best Restaurant in the World
• Favourite Chef: Bernard Loiseau
• Quote “ To feed the soul is to feed the mind” Ferran Adria

Gareth Belcher

DOB 02.12.85

• Started May 2011
• Position: Sous Chef
• Previous 5 years at The Boars Head:
  Ardington - 2 Rossette
  2 years Modern Apprenticeship
  3 years Sous Chef
• Likes: Shellfish
• Dislikes: Avocado
• Favourite Chef: Gary Rhodes
• Quote: "It's a shame you can't drink compliments"