Amber Francis
Determined newcomer Amber grew up around the countryside in Bristol, with her interest in cooking beginning at a young age.
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By the age of sixteen, she was already doing stages at Two Michelin starred restaurants, The Hand and Flowers and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.
Amber’s formative years as a chef were spent training at The Ritz, where she developed in classical technique while spending time on several different sections, including a year on pastry. She has worked in many of Robin Gill’s kitchens including The Dairy, and Bermondsey Larder. In 2022, she was appointed Head Chef at The Zebra Riding Club, in the grounds of Hertfordshire’s Birch Community.
Amber wishes to keep her recent winning streak going in the GBM kitchen, having been awarded Young Chef of the Year 2022 at the British Restaurant Awards. She is excited to bring her seasonal British cooking style to the competition.
Amber’s menu champions iconic British animations Thomas the Tank Engine and The Wombles.
