At 16 years old, Cambridgeshire-born Callum turned down an army career in favour of a culinary path; he was inspired by the county’s wealth of home-grown produce. Now happily settled as head chef at Verzon House Hotel, in bountiful Herefordshire, his cheffing adventure has seen him learn his skills from some of the world’s best chefs.
Learning the trade in Michelin-starred restaurants, Callum made an impression on Michel Roux Jnr during a week’s trial at London’s top class French fine dining restaurant Le Gavroche before being offered a year’s experience at the three-Michelin-star restaurant.
He then ventured north to worked at Northcote, near Blackburn, owned by Michelin-star chef Nigel Haworth.
Tasting the finest things of life from an early age gave Callum an enthusiasm and passion for quality and freshness which still drives him today in the kitchen at The Verzon.
Callum was inspired to move to quieter lifestyle in Herefordshire through his passion for food provenance. He shares a passion for local fare with Verzon owner Kate Chase, who is part of the famous Chase Distillery family farm where they make multi-award-winning vodkas and gins.
Callum’s style of cuisine is classic dining with a modern twist made with produce from the heart of Herefordshire. He enjoys reaping the benefits of Herefordshire’s world-renowned beef, apples and beers. Callum’s menus are a taste of Herefordshire, using local game, wild mushrooms and sourcing all ingredients from within the county is what makes them extra special. He has led the restaurant team to win two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.
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