Stuart Purdy

Executive Chef

Stuart has always had a passion for food and has worked with some fantastic companies over the years. However, he wanted to feel at the heart of the innovation and concept planning so he joined Mark over 2 years ago.

This was the best decision he has made. In his time with Mark, Stuart has recognised the value of being around like minded people. Nurturing a mindset of inclusivity, recognition and value for your team. He is excited to take all of these skills forward into the new Bespoke Food Group.

Food memories

Coming from a family orientated Irish family gave Stuart fantastic memories of being with his grandparents where they worked as a Housekeeper & Gamekeeper. Even at the tender ago of 7 he can remember not only helping his grandad gather the pheasants from the estate, but helping his Nan pluck and prepare them for cooking. Whilst they would be in the oven, lovingly preparing the homemade soda bread was always the next job and this family recipe is still one Stuart uses now!

His love for farm-to-fork food stems from the memories created with the grandparents… Precious!

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