Top Chef Tom Aikens opens up about his career and why he's giving back
Episode 1, Oct 05, 2023, 11:02 PM
In our first ever episode, Mark is joined by Chef Tom Aikens. Tom opens up about his career to become one of Britain's most coveted chefs, positive changes he’s seen in the industry in the last 35 years and why he chooses to give back.
Tom Aikens is one of the UK’s most acclaimed and inspirational British chefs. His remarkable career has taken him to David Cavalier’s in Battersea, Pierre Koffman’s La Tante Claire, Pied-à-Terre and Joel Robuchon in Paris to name a few. At 26, Tom became the youngest British chef ever to be awarded two Michelin stars. Raised in Norfolk with a respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients, Tom works tirelessly to use the finest local and sustainable produce.
Each week the The Hospitality Against Homelessness podcast will shine a spotlight on purpose and positive change within the industry. Our host Mark Stretton will sit down with visionary industry leaders about their own journey in hospitality, how they have driven forward environmental, social, and corporate governance in their businesses, and championed diversity and inclusion.
Brimming with insider knowledge, tips and advice, we hope these episodes inspire the listeners to make a positive change in their hospitality businesses.
Thank you to our Podcast Partners Britvic and Imbiba and to Brewdog who donated their Podcast Studio.
This podcast is produced by Bird Lime Media.
Tom Aikens is one of the UK’s most acclaimed and inspirational British chefs. His remarkable career has taken him to David Cavalier’s in Battersea, Pierre Koffman’s La Tante Claire, Pied-à-Terre and Joel Robuchon in Paris to name a few. At 26, Tom became the youngest British chef ever to be awarded two Michelin stars. Raised in Norfolk with a respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients, Tom works tirelessly to use the finest local and sustainable produce.
Each week the The Hospitality Against Homelessness podcast will shine a spotlight on purpose and positive change within the industry. Our host Mark Stretton will sit down with visionary industry leaders about their own journey in hospitality, how they have driven forward environmental, social, and corporate governance in their businesses, and championed diversity and inclusion.
Brimming with insider knowledge, tips and advice, we hope these episodes inspire the listeners to make a positive change in their hospitality businesses.
Thank you to our Podcast Partners Britvic and Imbiba and to Brewdog who donated their Podcast Studio.
This podcast is produced by Bird Lime Media.