An introduction to Culinary Arts at Westminster Kingsway College in London

Christopher started his career with a foundation of classical training stemming from apprenticeships with both John Burton-Race and Raymond Blanc where he gained valuable Michelin star experience. Joining the Craft Guild of Chefs in 1999, he has been an active member of the team that competed in the Culinary World Cups in 2002, 2006, 2010 and the Culinary Olympics in Erfurt in 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012. Christopher is currently Vice-president of the Craft Guild of Chefs having previously risen to Chairman and is very much active in helping to drive the Guild forward. Christopher is committed to the development of young chefs to ensure the future of the UK culinary industry and is an active chef mentor for Springboard and Rotary. In addition, he has various competitions he organizes such as the Major series, Brakes student challenge and judging roles at the Guilds National Chef of the year and Young national chef of the Year. Christopher joined Westminster Kingsway College five years ago and is currently teaching the Grand Escoffier Diploma.