Chef Martin Robbins
Private Chef In St Johns PrioryMy first language is English, I am also able to communicate in French, as I lived in Quebec for more than ten years. Within the first year of living in Quebec, I attended night classes, three times a week for more than six months to be able to, read, write, listen and speak in French.
I went to school in the U.K. and passed, six G.C.S.E.s in mathematics, English, history, technology, physics and English literature.
O level art, and passed an oxford university datec diploma degree in design.
Michelin, Five Diamond, Four Diamond, Relais Chateaux experience. I have over nine years of private household experience with impeccable references.
I have been responsible for more than twenty employee’s, motivating, training, analysing, problem-solving and organising their weak and strong points as regards to their career enhancement. I have had to reach certain serious deadlines as a manager. I have also been responsible for implementing, W.H.I.M.I.S, MSDS and HEALTH AND HYGIENE rules and regulation laws.
Whilst working for the Prime Minister of Canada's family, Andre Desmarais and France Chretien in Quebec, Canada, I had the pleasure to cook for his guests, such as Bill Clinton, Jean Chretien (former Prime minister of Canada), Wayne Gretzky and George Bush. I had to pass several security checks and had to sign confidentiality papers, which I successfully passed.I had to be extremely organised and responsible in this position.
I have been privileged to work alongside, Andrew Turner (The Langham Hotel, London. U.K. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqr9m_p2Hl4 ) Chris Eve (Former Sous Chef to Marco Pierre White) Daniel Buss (Head Chef of the five diamond Banffshire Club, Banff Springs Hotel Alberta Canada.) Steve Smith ( Gordleton Mill U.K. Plus many others.
I am a Canadian and British citizen.
I have excellent check-able references.
I have a current clean driving license and two vehicles.
Kind Regards,
Martin Robbins.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
I treat cooking like life, keep it natural and the flavors will always come through.
I learned to cook at...
Le Quay, Roux Brothers.
A cooking secret...
Flavors, organization, and passion.
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