Adam Byatt is a Michelin Star Chef, who has built an impressive portfolio as patron-chef of multiple London restaurants, including Thyme, Trinity and Trinity Upstairs. With his seasonal and sustainable philosophy at the forefront of his cooking, Adam is consistently praised by food critics for his delicious food and held the prestigious Bib Gourmand Award for multiple years. Adam is a well-versed speaker who is able to talk to small or large audiences with the same passion and engagement. He delivers engaging keynotes on resilience, hard work and entrepreneurship, drawing on his accomplished career in the British culinary scene.
At the age of sixteen, Adam left traditional education and won the Savoy Educational Trust scholarship, allowing him to begin an apprenticeship at Claridge’s. In 1998, Adam successfully worked his way up at The Square restaurant, becoming a Sous Chef and helping in its Michelin Star award. In the mid 1990's, Adam worked with John Williams at the Berkeley Hotel, gaining further cooking skills and techniques. By the end of the decade, Adam was appointed Head Chef by Phil Howard at The Worx. Eager to start his own culinary ventures, Adam opened his first restaurant, Thyme, in 2001. Despite being his debut as a chef-patron, Thyme received widespread acclaim, winning Time Out Restaurant of the Year, the Remy Restaurant Award and Tatler Best Newcomer. In 2006, Adam opened his second restaurant, Trinity, which won AA London Restaurant of the Year and was named in the Top 10 London Restaurants by both Hardens and Zagat. Trinity continued to become a London favourite, receiving a Michelin Star in 2016. In 2019, Adam was appointed Culinary Director of Charlie’s at Brown’s Hotel, Mayfair and opened his third restaurant, Brasserie Constance at Fulham Pier in 2025.
Adam's talent has been recognised by several honours, including being named Restaurant Personality of the Year by Imbibe and receiving the Michelin Chef Mentor Award. He is also an accomplished author, with his debut book, 'How to Eat In: Cooking at Home for Family and Friends', offering comforting recipes to help readers build confidence and cook delicious meals at home. His second book, 'Postmarked Piper's Reach' with Jodi Cleghorn, was a gripping novel on friendship, healing and nostalgia. Adam's second cookbook, 'TRINITY: A Cookbook: Twenty Years of Classic Cooking', is set to be released in September 2026 to much anticipation. Adam is a keen supporter of different British charities, including Action Against Hunger, Man and Boy, DEBRA and Nova Academy. In 2026, he hosted a special dinner for the National Autistic Society, which was attended by The Duchess of Edinburgh. Adam additionally serves as the Chairman of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. Adam's TV appearances include competing in The Great British Menu, Celebrity Pressure Cooker, Saturday Kitchen and appearing as a chef judge on Master Chef.
Adam Byatt is a top-class chef who brings authenticity to his cooking with fresh produce, classic British flavours and a deep-rooted passion for his craft. As a speaker, Adam speaks about resilience, leadership and his journey to the top. If you're looking for a dynamic, experienced and charming speaker for your event, Adam Byatt is a great choice. Whether it's a business conference, dinner gala or industry event, Adam's remarkable story and presence will be sure to leave a lasting impact on your audience. Book Adam with Champions today!
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- 2026 - Set to publish his third book, 'TRINITY: A Cookbook: Twenty Years of Classic Cooking'
- 2026 - Hosted a high-profile National Autistic Society charity dinner at Trinity, which The Duchess of Edinburgh attended
- 2025 - Received the prestigious Michelin Chef Mentor Award
- 2025 - Announced the opening of Brasserie Constance at Fulham Pier
- 2024 - Appointed Chairman of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA), succeeding John Williams MBE
- 2022 - Retained the Michelin Bib Gourmand for Upstairs at Trinity
- 2019 - Co-authored 'Postmarked Piper's Reach' with Jodi Cleghorn
- 2019 - Appointed Culinary Director of Charlie’s at Brown’s Hotel, Mayfair.
- 2017 - Named Restaurant Personality of the Year by Imbibe
- 2016 - Trinity awarded its first Michelin Star
- 2016 - Upstairs at Trinity was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand
- 2014 - Competed in The Great British Menu (Series 9)
- 2013 - Appeared on MasterChef Goes Large
- 2011 - Opened Bistro Union in Abbeville Village, Clapham (later evolved into Trinity Upstairs)
- 2010 - Appeared on Celebrity Pressure Cooker
- 2010 - Published 'How to Eat In: Cooking at Home for Family and Friends'
- 2010 - Trinity was named in the Top 10 London Restaurants by both Hardens and Zagat
- 2007 - First appearance on Saturday Kitchen.
- 2006 - Trinity won AA London Restaurant of the Year
- 2006 - Opened Trinity in Clapham Old Town
- 2004 - Moved Thyme to The Hospital Club, Covent Garden
- 2004 - Thyme won the Remy Restaurant Award
- 2003 - Thyme won Time Out Restaurant of the Year and Tatler Best Newcomer
- 2001 - Opened his first independent restaurant, Thyme, in Clapham.
- Late 1990s - Appointed Head Chef of The Worx in Fulham by Phil Howard
- 1998 - Promoted to Sous Chef at The Square during its second Michelin Star win
- Mid-1990s - Worked at the Berkeley Hotel under John Williams
- 1989 - Won the Savoy Educational Trust scholarship and began an apprenticeship at Claridge’s at age 16
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