Adam Byatt

Born in Essex, Adam won an apprenticeship to train with the Royal Academy Of Culinary Arts at Claridge’s just before his 16th birthday. After working at some of London’s finest establishments, in 2001 he opened the acclaimed Thyme in Clapham Old Town, then moved on to set up Trinity, down the road, in 2006. He’s still there almost 20 years later and the restaurant has a Michelin star. Adam opened Bistro Union in 2011 and his Clapham triumvirate was completed by Upstairs At Trinity. He’s also chef director at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair and is now chairman of the Royal Academy Of Culinary Arts.

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