My journey into owning my own catering business in the French Alps began in a rather unexpected way. I met a local boy from Chatel while studying at Glasgow University (you might wonder how he ended up studying in Glasgow... it's a funny story.) Upon graduating and working in Scotland for a few years (as a personal trainer and triathlon coach, cooking was still very much a side hustle), in 2019 we decided to take the leap and move to France.

Prior to this my cooking experience included working in a variety of cafes, volunteering at an elderley persons lunch club and providing baked goods for various events. I also kept a food blog througout my time at univeristy, probably spending more time on this than I did studying (I think that was a sign of where my passion was already.) 

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In the summer of 2016 I had the opportunity to work at a triathlon training camp, Tri-Topia, working alongside the head chef there. I learned so much about cooking for large groups of people and realised how much I enjoyed it. Little did I know that a few years later I would be moving to France and starting my own catering business.

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Since launching "KG Cuisine Chatel" in 2020, I have continued to gain experience by working with other chefs to learn new cooking techniques and inspirations. Fun fact, I am now a qualified "pizzaiola" (pizza chef). 

When I am not cooking you can find me somewhere in the mountains either exploring by foot or on two wheels.