Roles & Posts

Owner and Operator “Art of Entertaining” 1988 – 2018 (30 years)

Owner and Partner of IntrAktion 2013 – 2018 (5 Years)

Member: Reunion des Gastronomes 2014 – 2018 (4 Year) Committee Member since March 2015

Non Executive adviser, PHAB Hounslow 2013 – 2018 (5 years)

Liveryman, Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London  2008 – 2018 (10 years) Past Livery Committee Chairman, Currently Charity Fund Trustee

Member of Livery Committee 2014 – 2016

Chairman  Whitton Phab  2006 – 2013 (6 years)

Whitton Phab is a Local Service youth Group provided for partially disabled or partially mentally disabled youngsters. Helping them to integrate and take part in the local community. As Chairman we raise funds and supply the resources for the members so that this may take place. In addition I also make a contribution to the regional management and activities.

Chef Demonstrator – Teacher – Art of Entertaining in Country Houses  1999 – 2018 (19 years)

Hosting and demonstrating the Art of Cooking in Country Houses – a one day event including tips and practical applications on entertaining making it stress free and enjoyable. Locations included – France – Belgium – Scotland – on board yachts – Farm houses and country houses in Kent, Hampshire, Worcestershire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex.

Chairman – Royal Commonwealth Society Wine Club  1976 – 2018 (42 years)

Chairman, for several years, of this organisation. Hosting, Wine tastings both academic and social. Planning and organising trips to France and Kent for subject matter interest.

Executive  Chairman & Trustee – Commonwealth Countries League  2005 – 2007 (2 years)

In a voluntary capacity fulfilled the post of Chairman to this organisation attempting to stimulate a more active approach to raising funds for it’s charitable arm – the Education Fund of which I also served as a Trustee. Gained experience in Charity Law and working within the framework. Highly political organisation with many complications of governance and management structure from which I eventually resigned.

Freelance Teacher on Hospitality Skills – Lucy Clayton – Finishing School  2002 – 2005 (3 years)Central London

Periodic Demonstrations and Lectures on numerous subjects in the hospitality and entertaining field encompassing Cookery – Menu Planning – Wine Choices and tasting – Etiquette. Table laying and presentation.

Manager Catering Services – Sony Music Entertainment(UK)Ltd  1989 – 2005 (16 years)

Managing and providing ‘In House and External’ Catering services for the company up until the merger with BMG. Based in Central London- Oxford Circus. Management Accounts – Stock Taking and control of full operation

Chairman of Board of Directors – Estmanco(OllgarClose)Ltd 1987 – 2000 (13 years)

Chairman, Board of Directors managing apartment block of 150 dwellings providing services to common areas – heating – hot water – building maintenance, gardens, boiler rooms, security.

Manager – Kennedy Brookes  1985 – 1988 (3 years)

Trouble shooting and taking management control over loss making units and turning around for company. Managed five units in total two in City of London and two in Covent Garden – other units managed were temporary placements

Club Manager- The Belfry, Belgravia 1984 – 1985 (1 year)

General Manager. Supervising the day to day operation of the Club, Restaurant and Functions

Assistant General Manager Club Services – Royal Commonwealth Society 1976 – 1984 (8 years)

Assistant General Manager Club Services. Managing Club Food Services encompassing a Buttery, 250 Seat Restaurant, Three Bars, 10 Functions Suites, 120 Bedroom Hotel serving Professionals, Diplomats, Overseas Visitors and Heads of State. Management included budgeting, refurbishments, profit and loss. Wine purchasing for laying down and future consumption plans, liaising with management committees.