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Graham Hornigold

Longboys

Graham has an impressive 32-year career in pastry, beginning in London’s top hotels like The Lanesborough and Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. He’s earned accolades such as UK Pastry Chef of the Year in 2007 and multiple UK Tea Guild Best Afternoon Tea awards. As Group Pastry Chef for the Michelin-starred Hakkasan Group, Graham played a key role in expanding the brand from four UK locations to forty-seven restaurants worldwide. His expertise in flavour balancing and mentoring top pastry chefs has made a significant impact on the global scene. Graham earned the UK Group Chef of the Year award in 2014 and has led training sessions, demonstrations, and restaurant openings across six continents. Known for his professionalism and innovation, Graham remains a prominent figure in the pastry world. He has judged prestigious competitions like the UK National Chef of the Year and the World Chocolate Masters Final, continuing to shape the future of culinary excellence.

Stewart Down

Black Bear Burger

Founder of Black Bear Burger, Stewart’s cooking style is influenced by growing up on his family beef farm in Devon. Using the best of British produce and focusing on balanced, thought out flavour pairings has elevated Black Bear to being known as one of the best Burger restaurants in the capital and the UK.