Academy Chefs
At the Academy, whether you choose a course with Jean-Christophe Novelli himself or one of his team of personally hand-picked chefs, you will be guaranteed an intimate, inspiring, unforgettable culinary experience.
Our Academy chefs include...
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Jean-Christophe Novelli
Jean-Christophe Novelli is a 5 AA Rosette and Michelin award winning chef, who is also dubbed “the nation's favourite French Chef”. He began his exciting career at the age of fourteen as a baker in his home town of Arras, Northern France, before... (more)
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Alan Coxon
With a fun, approachable and interactive style, Alan is recognised as a leader in his field, and a highly-respected player by both the world of TV media and by his peers in the food industry. With three cookbooks, a historic food range,(the... (more)
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Felice Tocchini
Born in Tuscany, Felice got his first job in catering at the age of six. His parents took on a village bar and it was Felice’s job to make coffee which he loved. At fourteen, he took a three-year cookery course at the Ferdinando Martini Catering... (more)
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Herve Willems
Hervé is a French chef with extensive experience in Paris, Loire Valley, Germany, London and Scotland, including managing his own restaurant. Currently Hervé is a free lance Consultant, Private Chef and Trainer. He has a high level of cuisine... (more)
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Jonathan Brown
Chef/Patron Jonathan Brown of The Ducane has cooked to the highest standards for over 25 years in some of the best-known restaurants and hotels in the country. Starting at the world famous Manoir aux Quat` Saison under Raymond Blanc (The Restaurant... (more)
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Manju Malhi
The Novelli Academy is pleased to add Indian home cooking expert Manju Malhi to its list of celebrity guest chefs appearing at the cookery school. Drawing on her past and combining it with the realities of urban Western life, Manju has come up with... (more)
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Mark Baumann
Trained at the Royal Champagne (France) owned by Moet & Chandon, Mark has also worked in some of Britain's top hotels including the luxurious Chewton Glen, set between the ancient New Forest and the sea in Hampshire; Gravetye Manor in West Sussex... (more)
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Natacha Charlez
The Novelli Academy is delighted to announce a new guest chef to its ranks with the inclusion of Natacha Charlez. Natacha is from Brussels, bringing with her a passion for Belgian chocolate. Natacha runs her own catering company - Chez Moi Chez Vous... (more)
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Patti Sloley
Patti was born and educated in Ghana, and has spent the last 23 years living with her family in the UK. She regularly uses African ingredients and has the cultural credibility and skills to speak with authority on her recipes and techniques. She is... (more)
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Trish Davies
Trish Davies is an enthusiastic food specialist whose home economics background has provided the basis for the development of a wide ranging culinary career encompassing films, television and running celebrity kitchens together with a variety of... (more)
