All our classes are tutored by our very own Exclusive Chefs from around the Group as well as world renowned and local chefs and producers.
Here at Exclusive Hotels and Venues, we have a high pedigree of Chefs including holders of Michelin stars and multiple AA rosettes, a Master of Culinary Arts and a number of competition winners. All are highly skilled and experienced and delighted to share their expertise with you.
Nicolas is head pastry chef at Lainston House, an Exclusive Hotel and part of Exclusive Hotels and Venues. He was part of the "UK pastry team" for the World Pastry Cup 2013 Competition or chocolate design and plated dessert obtaining 9th place.
After qualifying in 1988, Paul began his culinary career working at the Heathrow Penta and was soon promoted to Chef Tournant.
Jamie joined Royal Berkshire in 2013 but has worked for Exclusive Hotels and Venues for over 11 years including time at Pennyhill Park and Fanhams Hall before becoming Executive Chef at Royal Berkshire.
Nicky joined the pastry team at Pennyhill Park as Commis Chef straight from college and through hard work, passion and dedication made her way up to Sous Chef working under Executive Chefs Karl Edmunds, Andrew Turner and David Campbell.
Sylvain joined the brigade of chefs at Lainston as demi-chef de partie and worked hard over four years to become sous-chef and then after a further two years gaining valuable experience, he became Cookery School Manager in 2015.
Ben has led the kitchen at PHP Spa for the last six years. His cooking style is a blend of European, North African & Middle Eastern influences. Ben is very passionate about bringing different flavours together to create dishes which excite!
Starting with a catering course in his hometown of Bolton, Lancashire, he gained valuable experience at London’s renowned Savoy Hotel as well as Amberley Castle.
Joe has worked at Lainston for 2 years under Head Chef, Olly Rouse. Since he was young Joe has always enjoyed cooking outside and developing his own recipes for his BBQ and passion for cooking over a live fire! Previously Joe worked at Careys Manor!
Andy Mackenzie has been a chef with Exclusive Hotels and Venues for over 27 years.
Cooking Michelin-starred cuisine for over 15 years Chef Ian Swainson joined The Pass at South Lodge in Summer 2016 with a wealth of experience from award-winning restaurants throughout the UK.