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Your Regional Contact
Hidden talent? I can do a lot of accents.
Rob Hamilton
Business Development Manager - North West
Your Regional Contact
Bucket list foodie experience? I have a fair few! I want to dine at Noma, The Fat Duck, The Hand & Flowers, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and El Celler de Can Roca.
Ben Kaye
Business Development Manager - North West
Your Regional Contact
Hidden talent? I can throw most items in the bin even if it’s about 20 foot away!
Rees Smith
Business Development Manager - South East
Your Regional Contact
Tell us something we didn’t know about you? I can speak Swedish!
Mark Wickens
Business Development Manager - South East
Your Regional Contact
The kitchen’s on fire, what’s the first thing you take? Kettle – I’d need a nice cup of tea!
Gary Kilminster
Business Development Manager - South West
National Sales Contacts
Biggest inspiration in your career? I’ve got to say [Essential Cuisine founder] Nigel Crane. He’s always been so very passionate about what we do. I’ve always thought he’s fantastic.
Guy Norton
National Account Manager
What advice would you give to a young chef just starting out in the industry? Work in kitchens where they’re still cooking. Learn the basics, learn how to work with fresh ingredients and taste absolutely everything!
Howard Beasley
National Sales Manager
Favourite EC product? Mushroom Glace. Just for its sheer versatility.
Ronnie Smith
Casual Dining Manager
