Describe your CTIA campus in three words:
Fun, Bustling & Hard Working
What sets CTIA apart?
That each student is taught to be an individual chef & while they do and learn everything themselves so that they are strong enough to run anything alone one day. I also love the passion & knowledge that we as lecturers get to pass on to our students from all our different experiences and adventures in the industry.
What is your top tip for aspiring chefs?
Always try, make mistakes, learn from them and try again. No matter who you are or where you come from anyone can be a great chef if you set your mind to it.
What is your favourite food item to prepare?
Lasagna and caldo verde as they are both dishes that remind me of my mom as she was the one who started my passion for food.
Anything you refuse to eat?
Oysters, snails, intestines and tongue.
Share a memorable foodie moment.
Winning the Hulletts sweet young chef competition when I was a CTIA student with a beautiful dish that I was so proud of and made me see how far I had come thanks to CTIA.