Carolyn Robb

Professional catering royalty, Carolyn Robb, is the former live-in chef to The Prince and Princess of Wales. Since holding one of the most prestigious culinary roles in the country Carolyn has gone on to offer world-class training, appear in the media and act as the food editor for Time Out. Gaining an impressive reputation in her own right, Carolyn’s after dinner and keynote talks are inspirational for audiences as the international chef and entrepreneur offers implementable advice to others on pursuing their dreams and shares exclusive anecdotes from behind the scenes at Kensington Palace.

Over the course of 13 years, Carolyn was responsible for catering to the Royal Family, a position many professional chefs can only dream of, and one which saw her as the youngest and first female in the role. Initially entering Kensington Palace as the chef to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester in 1987, Carolyn soon became the personal caterer for Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry. At a time when the family was experiencing the height of media attention, Carolyn was tasked with preparing all their meals, developing menus, and travelling on 15 overseas official tours, in addition to the business aspect of managing budgets, teams and suppliers. At events, Carolyn expands on her time as the life-in chef to some of the world’s most-watched royals.

Transforming her experiences into an entrepreneurial venture, Carolyn’s international reputation in the culinary world ensured her training and consultancy programming was an instant success. Acting as a Project Director for Chef’s Larder, cheffing in seven Michelin Star restaurants and judging the British Organic Food Awards has further expanded the Cordon Blue trained chef’s prestigious platform. Additionally, backed by her high-profile experience, Carolyn worked as the Food Editor for Time Out, reviewing restaurants and publishing her opinions.

Having had one of the most remarkable careers in culinary history, audiences are captivated by Carolyn’s insightful anecdotes shared in her authored books and at speaking engagements. Boasting an impressive list of media credits, Carolyn’s experiences in front of the camera are evident as her professionalism and confidence shine through on stage. With corporate clients including: Dubai’s World Trade Centre, Vanilla Magazine and the Irish Food Board all benefiting from Carolyn’s contributions to date, the opportunity to book her as a speaker is not one to be missed.