Demonstration Chefs - Stage Chefs - Celebrity Chef Hire .................................................................................................................
Celebrity Chef - John Benson-Smith
Having trained in France with the famous Louis Outhier, and gaining inspiration from working with well-known Chefs such as Peter Quinn, Peter Chandler and Nico Ladenis.
During the early nineties, he was known as 'Super Chef' at Manchester's celebrity filled Victoria & Albert Hotel, where he spent five years. John produced food in his signature style with huge imagination, flair and his infamous food descriptions. His efforts were recognised, and he was instrumental in putting Manchester on the important food map and achieved high accolades and a strong following.
In January 1997 John moved back to his native Yorkshire as Chef/ Director to mastermind a new project- Hazelwood Castle. Nine months later the Castle opened its doors, having been totally transformed into a luxury hotel, complete with restaurant, cafe and stand alone cookery school. During his tenure at Hazlewood he welcomed many famous faces, including the irrepressible Michael Winner as well as royalty.
As former BBC Masterchef Judge and Northern Chef of the Year, John also acts as a chef consultant to major food manufacturers and producers. He successfully endorses and promotes a range of products that are appropriate to his lifestyle and experitise. His inexhaustible energy and genuine love of the hospitality industry make him a valuable contributor to many companies.
Manchester City Football have appointed him as Consultant Chef for their magnificent new stadium and John enjoys writing for various newspapers and magazines. John is a much sought after cookery demonstrator at his own cookery school and throughout the UK, he appears regularly at events such as the BBC's Good Food Show.
To Book - Chef - John Benson-Smith
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail Chef John
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Demonstration Masterchef - Brian Mellor
Brian Mellor, Award Winning Masterchef of Great Britain and holds Master Craftsman with The Craft Guild of Chefs. The former Granada TV Exec Chef has been involved in almost everything to do with food; never limiting himself to one area he has carefully engineered his career to experience different aspects of the business. Fine dining to gastro pubs and brasseries, private and corporate hospitality, media, festivals and international events all sit comfortably with his portfolio.
In addition to his own farm based cookery school, Brian operates as a "Whites on hands on" consultant with a variety of clients to develop their food businesses and enthuse their teams. Bespoke workshops such as "Prep to Dem" are designed to enhance their careers, building there overall skills and confidence wheather in the workplace, performing live or participating in compertitions. He also encourages accomplished chefs to become effective mentors for the young generation of chefs with the "Senior Mentorship Course" held in association with The British Food Trust .
Brian has held a variety of Head Chef, Executive Chef and Group Executive Chef roles, responsible for multi site operations and staff thereby developing his communication and managerial techniques in addition to his cooking skills. He continues to work on behalf of international equipment and food producers, Food Festivals, Primary Care Trusts, Hospitality Skills Theatres, Equine and Agricultural Shows to help them deliver their message, entertain and act as a host for fellow chefs.
To Book - Master Chef - Brian Mellor
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail Chef Brian
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Celebrity Chef - Franck Pontais
Franck has twenty years of the finest gastronomic experience, commencing as a butcher and following on to the prestigiouse Parisien culinery school CEPROC where he attended classes for four years with Jean Pierre Odeau.
In his Persuit to continue learning and advance his skills further Frank worked for Harrods and Selfridges in variouse culinery roles, most notably at Selfridges where he launched the Traiteur Department in Manchester, Frank is also well known from the BBC Ready Steady Cook Programe.
To Book - Chef - Franck Pontais
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Franck
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Celebrity Chef - Peter Gorton
Masterchef Peter Gorton is Vice Chairman of Masterchefs of Great Britain
Peter began his career in 1980 at the age of 16 and trained at some of the best restaurants in Great Britain and around the world including Melbourne, Australia and Paris.
Peter has become one of the best known and well regarded chefs with years of Michelin Star experience. He has made a number of local television series his latest, Little Chefs, a six part programme, is currently being shown on ITV Westcountry
He is happy in the media spotlight and regularly contributes to magazine articles and recipe columns for the local and national media. He's also a regular voice on BBC Radio Devon's Breakfast Show where he gives tips and recipe ideas to listeners on the show's 'phone in'.
Peter is always out and about doing public cookery demonstrations and is well known at his region's many many food events including the Tavistock Food Festival, Plymouth Flavourfest and Exeter's Taste of the West.
As well as writing a cookery book 'Peter Gorton's Horn of Plenty', he has also won numerouse awards and accolades over the years.
Pete also runs a programme for Schools called The "FOOD IS FUN"
To Book - Chef - Peter Gorton
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Peter
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Celebrity Chef - Alan Coxon
Alan Coxon TV Entertainer and Food Archaeoligist, he established a reputation as on of the worlds favourite TV Chef and Presenter. With exceptional culinary talent and unparalled knowledge for the earliest origins of world cuisine. His dishes have the rare quality of being both stunning, yet easy to re-create at home.
With a fun, approachable and interative style, Alan is recognised as a leader in his field and highly respected player by both the world of TV media and by his peers in the food industry.
With three cookbooks an award range of Historic food Products including a unique mediaeval "Ale-Gar" , and a soon to be launched Historic Crisp range, together with numerous radio, magazine and live appearances also to his name. Alan has cemented his place among cookerys broadcasting elite.
Alans TV appearances are many including- BBC Food/ Worldwide/DSTV
Alan worked with a few of the worlds sporting legends cooking with them in their own homes. Alan looked at how important food played to their physical fitness and success.
Legends include- Gary Player, Zola Budd, Francois Pienner, Baby Jake, Aland Donald and football legend Jomo Somo
"Coxons Royal Feast" This unique series of six -30minute show ,was a ground breaking in the fact that never before had a Southern African Royalty rulers been exposed to cooking on TV or allowing a film crew to film behind the scenes in the Royal Homes. Alan was privaliged to see into their lives offerign a culinary journey beyound belief.
Royalty Such As - His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelethini Leader of the Zulu Nation. The Xhosa Kings and Queens, King Letsie III of Lesotho and the Ndebel Royalty to name a few.
To Book - Chef - Alan Coxon
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Alan
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Demonstration Chef - Kevin Ashton
See Kevin's Blog Site WannabeTVchef
Kevin for the last 30years has been cooking aroung the world in such places as The Grand Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam 5 Star and was Executive Head Chef of The Armoury in Hamilton, Bermuda. Also working as Sous Chef at The Hay Adams & Jefferson Hotels in Washington D.C
V.I .Ps I have had the pleasure in working for include- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, President Bush, President Reagan, Senator E Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy, Alexander Haig, Admiral Crowe, Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Newman, Linda Carter,Omar Sheriff, Larry King.
Kevin is a proffesional demonstrator having performend in large audiences at food shows including - BBC Good Food Show, N.E.C . The Home & Garden Show, The Royal Show , and The Total Sandwich Show at Olympia London. Companies he has worked for Asda, Heinz, Somerfield, Pork Farm Bowyers & Knorr for product launches and cooking demonstrations.
Kevin has written for both newspapers & magazines in England, USA, Bermuda and Holland. For the last 5 years he has writtend a weekly recipe column for the Birmingham Sunday Mercury. And he is currenlty writting his first cookbook. In 2004 he became a member of the Guild of Food Writers ( members including Raymond Blanc, Nigella Lawson, Anthonly Worrall Thompson & Rick Stein.)
Kevins recipes and food articles have also begun to appear in the Chicago Sun- Times, Rueters U K , Rueters America as well as other US and British Magazines, such as Yes Chef.
To Book - Chef - Kevin Ashton
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Kevin
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Demonstration Chef - Tony Budde
Tony has vast experience as a Head Chef within the Catering Industry he has a Passion for Live Cooking Demonstrations both Private and Coroprate, Tony has Attended Master Classes with Anton Edelmann Madhur Jaffrey - Paul Heathcote - Ken Hom - Cyrus Todiwala - He has worked in Padstow with Rick Stein.
To Book - Chef - Tony Budde
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Tony
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Demonstration Chef - Thierry Daugeron
Thierry arrived in the UK in 1998 after 14 years travelling and working as a Chef Maitre D within a 4 star establishment and more particularly the Loire Valley region and the French Atlantic Coast.
"Sensation & Originality" are his key words attempting to reach perfection throughout every menu he creates with his team of professional chefs. Needless to say Thierry's cuisine is more than a delight to behold and of course to eat, Thierry's worldwide professional experience certainly reflects in the way he prepairs a dish, presents a buffet or sets up an event.
During 2006 Thierrry was invited to participate as a member of the judging team for Gordon Ramsey's "F Word" TV Series & More recently Thierry received the Business Personality Award for 2008 for his uncompromised professionalism and enthusiasm promoting quality in catering.
To Book - Chef - Thierry Daugeron
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Thierry
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Demonstration Chef - Jennie Lawrenson
Jennie has a background in working with UK food manufacturers mainly fast moving fresh retail catagories & foodservice taking my concepts to launch with major retailers including M&S. She has a high class background in cheffing through Michelin Star hotels including Luckham Park at Bath and Paul Heathcote's at Longridge.
Jennie also did TV Preperation work for Granadas food program Mum's The Word and Surprise Chef with Kevin Woodford, She assisted at Manchester Bar & Food Expo 2009 Innovative demo on how to use everyday cooking ingredient to make cost effective natural body care products at home for an in house Launch for Kelloggs etc.
To Book - Chef - Jennie Lawrenson
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Jennie
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Demonstration Chef - Greg Ballard
Having chucked in a degree in International Development and Political Philosphy for a passion for cooking , on finishing his apprenticeship Greg travelled to Tokyo to work in Las Chicas then ate his way around Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam before setting somewhat in Sydney Australia. There he worked for several years for the brilliant David Thompson, first at his legendary Darley Street Thai before aiding in the establishment of sailors thai, rising to sous chef.
In 2005 he enticed to work for the Bamford family both privately and in their growing Daylesford Organic enterprise. Then in 2008, feet itching, he took to the road cooking for the likes of the Osmonds, Back Street Boys, Led Zepplin, The Who, Foo Fighters, MTV Awards in Munich and others. This culminated in tour with Queen, cooking privately for the band before their tour as well as on the road. Turning down a full time private job in Roger Taylor's house hold, he travelled to South Korea to aid in the establishment of Daylesford Korea.
He also worked behind the scenes for Gino D Acampo, Daniel Galmiche and Sophie Grigson at this year's Oracle Fresh Food Festival in Reading. Recently he finished consulting for London based Deliverance to freshen up their Thai menu and contribute new tastes to ther winter menus.
Always seeking to learn more, he delights in the peculiarities of cuisines, their "whys" and " hows" and histories. His touch is light and fresh, allowing the ingredients and their blending to speak for themselves.
To Book - Chef - Greg Ballard
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Greg
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Demonstration Chef - Tyrone Power
Born in Australia and formally trained in the UK and with over 17 years of post apprenticeship experience Tyrone Power brings a wealth of knowledge to the table...
Starting out in five star hotels and fine dining restaurants in Australia Tyrone honed his skills and became a very good classically trained chef. He then made his way around the globe in search of new and exciting flavours. North America, Asia, The Middle East, North Africa, and Europe were all on his list of must do's to further his skills and knowledge.
Whilst on his travels in Asia he attended cooking courses in Hong Kong, Thailand and Vietnam, a part of the world that is very close to his heart and flavours that make his senses run wild.
Finaly his travels brought him back to the UK, but not for long, winter in the Alps and summers on super yachts were next on his agenda. Working for some of Europes most influential business folk and famous faces such as, Oprah Winfrey, John Cleese, Pierce Brosnan, Andrea Chevchenko, The Australian Cricket Team, plus many more. From Super Yachts - Large Villas and Private Homes Tyrone worked for many years as a top class private chaf around Europe and beyond.
Now firmly back in the UK, with a wealth of knowlege and experience from arround the world, Tyrone has turned his hand to performing as a Demonstration Chef & Private Households Chef in the UK.
To Book - Chef - Tyrone Power
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Tyrone
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Demonstration Chef - David Mooney
Chef - David Mooney is the most charismatic, personable & capable chefs working in the chef demonstration circuit today. He combines a huge amount of cooking skill, learnt over a 25 years period from training under Chef Marco Pierre White to leading kitchens from high street operations to Michelin standard Restaurants, with superb business acumen, David also has a wealth of presenting skills, from live T.V. and in store demonstrations.
David has worked with, Hairy Bikers Food Tour of Britain BBC2 September 2009 representing Cheshire, Food Hunters - North West regional TV, Granada Tonight - Resident Chefs for 2 years, The Shopping Cannel - Demonstrating & selling various cookware lines.
David has also provided many cooking demonstrations such as The Food Lovers Fair Tatton, Nantwich Food Show, Cheshire County Show, Manchester Food and Drink Festival, Real Food from Lancashire Show, Southport Flower Show, Bristol Slow Food Festival, Chester Food & Drink Show, BBC Good Food Show Birmingham, Plus Many local demos at schools, colleges & charities.
To Book - Chef - David Mooney
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef David
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Home Economist - Trish Davies
Trish Davies - Food Specialist (and enthusiast) who's home economics background has provided the basis for a wide ranging career working in Films, TV, running celeb kitchens to working in the food industry from product development through to food journalism.
Highly motivated and driven with the ability to motivate others through her enthusiasm and commitment as well as an extensive food knowledge and skills in the development of projects and ideas from drawing board to end consumers.
Trish is very creative, and visual when creating and developing recipies for Movie and Still Photography. Working for companies like Cactus, Prospect Studios, Blue Peter, Waitrose, Samsung, BBC Good Food Show, she has assisted celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Antony Worrall Thompson, James Martin, & The Hairy Bikers, her most recent being a secret diner on Gordon Ramseys "F" Word 2010, she has also writen a number of book with her latest one due out for sale in February 2010 (Cooking by Colour)
To Book - Economist - Trish Davies
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Economist Trish
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Demonstration Chef - Paul Taylor
Paul's ambition to become a chef began at 14 years old, with a part time job at a local restaurant in Knutsford. The head chef, there, was inspirational - firm, fair and passionate, "Looking back the food was nothing out of the ordinary but where other chefs would have cut corners he made everything from fresh and would never waste anything. I have believed ever since that this is the sign of a good chef."
Paul Taylor (27) was a grand finalist in the Gordon Ramsey Scholarship and was part of Marco Pierre White's hadpicked team when the Lowry Hotel opened its River Restaurant in Manchester.
Paul has also worked at Longueville Manor in Jersey and also worked with Michelin-stared Chef Marcus Wearing after winning a culinary scholarship sponsored by Gordon Ramsey. Paul is now a major playor in the successful launch of three restaurants in Cheshire each called The Fat Loaf.
Paul now spends most of his time overseeing his restaurants, doing cooking demonstrations at a local college, and other cooking demonstrations at food Fayres and festivals.
To Book - Chef - Paul Taylor
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Paul Taylor
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Demonstration Chef - Paul Ellis
Paul is a mature and well established chef with many years of experience in the catering world from working in kitchens all over Europe and even Japan from 5 star and Rosette standard establishments.
He has done many cooking demonstrations throughout the UK for numerouse companies including a current on going contract with Moburn Ovens, he has also assisted and worked with many famouse chefs to include Marco Pierre White & Raymond Blanc.
Paul also runs a cookery school and is available to hire for special private catering functions bringing with him his vast experience in management skills from start to finish, in hiring Paul your event is sure to be a great success.
To Book - Chef - Paul Ellis
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Paul Ellis
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Demonstration Chef - David Thatcher
World Masterchef- David Thatcher
World Master Chef - David Thatcher was trained in West Berlin as a chef I was there for 10 years. Becoming Head Chef as a prestigous Papillion Restaurant on the Kufursendamn West Berlin.
During the Berliner Film Festival an annual event Many Hollywood and European A list celebrities ate there as teh food was highly regarded. At the same time I had 20 minute cookery spot on AFN TV The American Forces TV this lasted for 8 months in 1984. I also appeared on West German TV.
On returning to the UK during the eighties and early nineties I had several succesfull Restaurants.
In 1994 I appeared on ready steady cook with Ferrn Britton and Ainsley Harriot. Also I did a lot of demonstration cooking in hotels and exhibitions in the West Sussex area.
Relocated to Spain in 1997 Had my own restaurant to great cruical acclaim. Open only Thursday - Saturday evening only and Sunday lunch. Always booked up to 4 weeks in advance.
Returned to UK 2001- up until recently Deve had his own Restaurant the " Little Sauce Factory" Featured on WDR German TV and Cartlon TVs
" A Tast of success" 2001-2005 name changed in 2005 to "The Sauce Factory" Featured in many publication.
To Book - Chef - David Thatcher
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef David Thatcher
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Demonstration Chef- John Alexander
I started my apprenticeship with Master Chef Martin Emerson @ the Britannia Hotels, taking me to the Frankfurt Culinary Olympics in Germany Culinary Courses with top Chef Colin Capon introducing me to Top Chefs Paul Taylor & Anton Mossiom etc
Then moving on to gain experience worked at The Mildland Hotel, Westbury London, Hilton Kensington Park. Working overseas in Dubia, Cairo , Africa and the most proclaimd cruise ships in the World QE2, Royal Caribean, Star Cruise, Disney Cruises, Airtours Cruises.
Also working at Manchester United, Twickenham Rugby, Working for Football Stars, Movie Stars - Arnold Scharzenegger, Sylvester Stalone, Sidney Potier, Bruce Willis, and also the Royal Family.
To Book - Chef - John Alexander
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef John Alexander
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Demonstration Chef - Jack Bradley
Chef Jack Bradley has been a chef for 30 years now with a wide variety of catering experiences. He started his career with Trust House Forte and finished his training at Browns Hotel in London. He then furthered his experience in Bermuda, France and Canada.
For a period of time working freelance at Oakley Court, Windsor with Chef Murdo Mcsween. He also got involved in doing demonstration work with celebrity chef Brian Turner and also working with th British Potatot Council at Hotel Olympia.
Having spent the last 8 years employed by BMI as a in flight Chef, taking care of the first class passengers on long-haul flights, he now finds himself back down to earth as a Private Chef and Demonstrator.
To Book - Chef - Jack Bradley
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: chef Jack Bradley
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Demonstration Chef - Steven Wallis
Steven Wallis, BBC's Masterchef champion of 2007 , recieving insurmountable praise during the series for this creative flair and ingenious use of ingrediants, to create food with outstanding depth and flavour.
Winning Masterchef was a big turning point in Stevens creative career, and has developed a multi-sensory approach toward his cooking, which has always been his passion in life. The food he cooks is in its essence simple, yet full of colour, texture and aroma.
Working as a Consultant Chef for Jumeriah Hotels London, Sainsburys , and Rachels Organic.
Trained at Grastonomy School, Hotel Ritz Paris and worked as chef for Yannick Aleno at the three Michelin starred restaurant at Hotel Le Meurice, in Paris.
Worked as Chef at State Banquet, 10 Downing Street, the Savoy Hotel for Pierre Gagnaire, Michel Roux Jr and Murcus Wareing and The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment , Cyprus.
To Book - Chef - Steven Wallis
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Steven Wallis
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Demonstration Chef - Craig Ian McAlpine
After winning Channel 4s Come Dine with me in 2005 , Craig went to set up a bespoke in -house catering and personal chef company.
Having worked in the industry over 10 years, he now has a prestigous list of clients and regularly hosts cooking lessons and workshops
He has appeared on several times on the Ideal World Shopping Channel and done live demonstrations for Chefs Live at Earls Court, Christmas Show at Tatton Park, aslo the Scottish Alliance Game Fair at Glamis Castle among others.
He also provide exclusive one-on-one teaching to clients in his kitchens or their own home, as well a being the resident chef for cooking demonstrations at the Twice Workshops in Perthshire. This year he is also be working alongside the Marquess of Bute on the EatBute09 Food Festival, providng food toursim weekends, cooking demonstrations and cooking gala dinner.
To Book - Chef - Craig Ian McAlpine
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Craig McAlpine
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Demonstration Chef - Rajarshi Ganguly
Raj was born in steel township Rourkela, in India the start of Raj's culinary career, he then progressed to the Oberoi Centre of Learnng & Development (O.C.L.D.) one of the worlds top five institutes for training professionals, graduating from (O.C.L.D.) then led Raj to work at senior chef level in top 5* hotels chains such as Taj, HYATT, RADDISON, PARK and many more, feeling the need to learn even more about different cuisines from around the world Raj put on his seafaring shoes and joined P&O Cruises.
During the last 7 years Raj has traveled four times around the world and got hands-on proficiency of the different world cuisines namely British, Italian, Caribbean, Chinese, Pan-pacific, Thai, Australian, French, Mexican, Indian and many more.
During his tours of duty Raj worked as Head Chef for a number of fine dining restaurants like P&O very own signature restaurant at sea and also to including Marco Pierre White's "The White Room" on the British Super Liner "Ventura".
During this time Raj has been featured on many T.V. Programmes on a national level, Raj now spends his time as a Consultant Chef and Demonstrator.
To Book - Chef - Rajarshi Ganguly
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Raj
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Demonstration Chef - Bernard Mintz
Chef - Bernard Mintz has many years experience within the catering industry as a top chef, he even ran his own restaurant close to the NEC Birmingham which he developed for 14 years simultaneousely he also ran a provision of first class cuisine to the private jet industry.
Bernard enjoyed the luxury of boarding top executives private jets and meeting names such as Pavaroti, Colin Powell, Whitney Hoston, Britney Spears and many more sports, golfing and music icons. All food was designed specifically for their personal requirements.
Bernard also worked in the marketing of food, NPD, cookery schools and demonstrations. Last year he was asked to take the new Liquid Egg concept into the retail sector at IFE in London and to many other locations to demonstrate its versatility and nutritional value, Bernard is seen above demonstrating at Bovis Homes Show Home in Birmingham.
To Book - Chef - Bernard Mintz
Tel: 0800 28 000 12
e-mail: Chef Bernard Mintz
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