Culinary Excellence Unleashed
Transforming culinary visions into reality
Two highly experienced hospitality individuals who bring you a bespoke service with a real hands-on approach
Warren Jones FWMCS & Culinary Director
Lisa Bassett - Operations & Hospitality Director
Having over 40 years culinary experience with Marriott and Hilton including Private Hotels & Country Houses and 30 years in numerous management and consultancy roles.
As Executive Chef and Culinary Director with extensive pre – opening experience in 5-star hotels Modern and Classical cooking techniques to a 2 & 3 rosette level and multi outlet and large-scale banqueting including Grosvener House Hotel and Kensington Palace and Park Hotel.
Overseas consultancy work in France around the alps region with additional work in Croatia for a 5-star hotel chain.
The Main Areas Of Work Are Outlined Below
Chef Consultant
Private Chef
Food Development & Design
Chef Lecturer & Trainer
CONSULTANCY CHEF
- Help businesses improve and streamline EHO procedures & introduce new training systems for H.A.C.C.P
- Offer menu development and Advice to maximize the businesses potential and help improve
- Gross profit and food wastage
- Assist in new openings including Kitchen planning and set up
- Staffing kitchen requirements and recruitment
- Training programmes
- Kitchen Team Assessment
- Product Presentation
Warren Jones FWMCS
Chef Director and Consultant
Ensuring that the culinary operation works to established. food costs, efficiency and to set the highest standards possible for the establishment.
Executive Chef & Consultant with experience in many aspects of the culinary field some of which include large 5-star hotels with high volume banqueting, fine dining restaurants trying to utilize local farm to table concepts.
Achievement in providing the management, technical skills and personnel motivation to ensure streamlined operations, customer satisfaction, and increased profitability.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain rapport with all levels of personnel, management and clients.
Modern and Classical cooking techniques to a 2 & 3 rosette level whilst the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations and H.A.C.C.P procedures.
Lisa Bassett
Operational & Hospitality Director
Specializing in Weddings and Private Events
After studying at Loughborough, Lisa moved to London to train in hospitality management where she was quickly elevated to
General Manager status.
Her career has expanded over a 36-year period and Business’s focusing on corporate and private business openings/operations throughout the country.
Businesss include restaurants/bars/clubs/live music venues/4-star hotels and family multi-sites.
By contacting Executive Direct Ltd direct we can provide a competitive rate for both long and short term contracts in the UK
Chef Consultant
Help businesses improve and streamline EHO procedures & introduce new training systems for H.A.C.C.P
Offer menu development and Advice to Help maximize your business’s potential and streamline
Gross profit and food wastage and streamline menus
Assist in new openings including Kitchen planning & set up
Private Chef
Offer bespoke menus for intimate Dinner Parties or larger scale events, Functions or any set up in your own home or privately booked venue
Food development & Design
Looking at branding and design with set up of menus and training for all Hospitality venues
Chef Lecturer & Trainer
Nottingham College when needed
DBS. Enhanced Certification
Training Kitchen Teams for Hotels and Restaurants In All Areas of Work.
Additional Work
ALSO, ADDITIONAL WORK FOR
The Sultan of Brunei & Family
British Touring Car Championships (Tom Chilton and the team)
Lord Forte & Rocco Forte Board Room Meetings
Cheryl and Ashley Cole’s Wedding
Robbie Williams - Knebworth tour 2003 and after show party
Overseas consultancy work for Thomas Cook in France & Croatia
England Football Teams and Arsenal Team with reference from Arsène Wenger
Colin Farrell & Dudley Moore
Function and Private Dining for the Members of the Royal Family
Private work for the Duke & Duchess of Rutland at Belvoir Castle
Royal Flower show
Goodwood Festival Of Speed And Revival
Paloma Faith
Chatsworth Estate for Duke And Duchess
Van Dyk Hotel Consultant Chef 6 Months
Hodsock Priory Events And Weddings
Citreus Catering Corporate Events And Fine Dining Home
Hotel In Bakewell Opening Chef
Consultant for Neilson Ski Holidays Looking After 60 Chalets In France
Executive Direct Limited
A Chef For All Seasons And Events
Culinary Concept Development
Transforming ideas into exquisite menus.
Food Pairing Consultation
Perfecting combinations and dishes.
Culinary Training Workshops
Hands-on training for chefs and teams.
Freelance Chef And Chef Lecturer
A Chef For All Seasons And Events
GALLERY
Recognized Chefs Awards
Executive Direct Work
