2021 Food Teachers Conference

Originally from Beijing China, Xiaoli started her career in Hospitality industry after graduated from university. She then joined one of the world’s leading human resource management solutions provider where she managed many high-profile executive level recruitment projects for Fortune 500 multinational companies, private companies, and State-owned enterprises in the Greater China region.Xiaoli came to the…

Wendy Johnston is a National Teaching Fellow, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and an Associate Fellow of the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA). Wendy is an experienced Senior Lecturer in Food Development and Nutrition at LJMU with an MA in Advanced Educational Practice. Wendy is committed to implementing innovative and…

Andrew Burns is the Key Accounts Manager for the award winning Vision Commercial Kitchens based just outside Manchester, VCK, provide design and installations for commercials kitchens, bars and guest areas across the globe. Vision Commercial Kitchens work in multiple market sectors including Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, Education, Care Homes and Garden Centres, their inspirational designs can…

James has been a chef for over 45 years, initially trained at Southport Catering College and mentored by a locally based chef, the late Terry Hayes, to whome James recognises as one of the most influential people inspiring him to acheive his own success in the hospitality industry. Having spend time in the kitchens at…

Dave began working in a kitchen at age 15 at The Halfway House in 1998 while still studying at high school. He continued working at the Halfway House until he had completed his studies at college and University. At the age of 23 Dave took his first head chef job at 52 Lark Lane bistro.…

Robert Marshall-Slater, originally from Blackpool and now living in Hesk Bank, Lancashire is passionate about education and in particular food education, culinary arts and the importance of learning and growing at every opportunity and at every age. Roberts has worked in several colleges in the northwest as a lecturer and prior to leaving the FE…

Sue Kenyon is a founding member of the Directorate of the Professional Association of Catering Education (PACE). PACE rebranded from the National Heads of Catering (NATHOC) in 2003. She has continued to be an active Executive Director ever since. In 2014, Sue took on the additional role of Company Secretary. Sue has been in the…

I have had a long career teaching Food in a variety of Secondary schools, including head of department in Food and Textiles. 35 years teaching experience and 13 years as a consultant, the last 8 years with The Food Teacher’s Centre is a UK based self-help group founded in 2013 and supported by experienced associates…

Originally from the North East and now settled with his family in the North West, Simon is an established, respected chef who has worked in several hotels and restaurants. After achieving the rank of exec chef, Simon turned his hand to teaching 14-16 year olds. Simons was the first and only   professional chef employed by…

Mike Mounfield has worked within the hospitality industry for over thirty five years. Mike’s career in hospitality started in large kitchens as a kitchen porter. After completing his college course, he had a short stint at The Chester Grosvenor Hotel, he then moved to London to work in a large London Hotel as a commis…