What did you want to be when you were younger?
Like all young boys in the late ‘60’s and early ‘70’s a footballer like George Best.
What made you become a chef?
At school I loved Domestic Science and had a very good teacher, also my grandmother was a very good cook.
What 3 words best describe you?
Honest, Loyal & Creative
Worst job you’ve ever had?
Worst job I have ever had was working on a fruit farm 10 hours a day, 6 days a week for £5.50
Name 3 things you love about Ballymena?
The things I love are the people, my wife is from here, its also central to many other towns and of course the golf courses.
What does Sunday lunch mean to you?
Sunday lunch to me is a family day. There is nothing better than spending time with friends and family over a nice meal.
What is your favourite ingredient to use when cooking?
When cooking I like to use a lot of fish on my menu. You can be creative with it and it’s very healthy.
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
As a young chef the best advice I was given was to look after your feet, because working in a kitchen for 12-14 hours is a long time to be walking on them.
What advice would you give to aspiring young chefs?
Get the best experience you can with the best people you can and most of all enjoy the environment of the kitchen, its hectic, but brilliant.
