Tom Aikens

Tom Aikens is a master of his craft, solidified by the two prestigious Michelin Stars bestowed upon him. The Norfolk born chef grew his passion through his garden veg, and honed his infatuation in trips to France, which has now led to him being recognised as one of the finest international cooks on the scene. From Hong King based restaurants, to Mediterranean themed brasseries, Tom has a flair for flavour that crosses continents, as does his reputation. Witness the star in action with a live demonstration from Tom at your next event, with all the finesse you’d expect from the equally proficient media personality.

As the youngest British chef to receive two Michelin stars, at only 26, Tom’s status in the industry and beyond, is formidable. Gaining the illustrious duo of achievements, whilst working as the head chef of Pied a Terre, Tom has gone on to front his own series of restaurants, gaining the highest number of AA Rosettes, an impressive five, for his namesake establishment. From his debut in 2003 in Chelsea, Tom’s current properties portfolio includes five restaurants, that evidence his vast versatility with cuisines, atmospheres and covering a several countries.

Gaining a platform for his culinary capabilities has allowed Tom to transition into the mainstream media, taking on presenting roles and cookery demonstrations both live and pre-recorded. Appearing as a contestant and judge on Great British Menu, Tom showcased he was knowledge in fine dining, yet down to earth with his approach to wholesome ingredients. Evident in all his media work and in person engagements is Tom’s ability to create an instant and natural rapport with his audience, a truly captivating cook to watch in action. He has also appeared on Great Chefs of the World and Iron Chef UK.

Having learned his craft at Norwich College, Tom impressively embarked on his professional career at the Michelin Starred Cavaliers, proving his passion and enthusiasm would drive him in a touch industry. Now, the self-made success has published a series of cook books, a chain of restaurants and even ventured into home delivery experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. His books include "Tom Aikens: Easy", "Fish" & "Tom Aikens Cooking", with cooking lessons, tips and tricks that are beneficial to anybody interested in learning about fine dining and its principles. 

Witness the recipient of the 2024 AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year Award, Tom Aikens, put flavour into the mundane and engage even most culinary challenged audience members whilst doing it, as Tom Aikens performs a live cookery demonstration at your next event. Following with an honest, and often comical question and answer session, Tom’s reach as a celebrity is vast, making him the ideal guest.