A lot of people would be surprised to learn that my love of food came much later in life than most. Starting university, I found myself armed with a cookbook, questionable sets of pans, cutlery and relatively little culinary experience. Thankfully, I realised the wonders that could be achieved with a few simple flavours and ingredients and from then on I was totally hooked.

As a software developer by day, I look forward to swapping the keyboard for the chopping board. However, I much prefer spontaneity over precision and you'll mostly find me throwing various spices around and accidentally making too much. I’m a fan of big flavours and I like everything in a dish to have a role in the big event.

For me, FatSteak Club is all about the club, everything in a dish playing its part and the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. From the plethora of spices in a great curry sauce to something as simple as sea salt and lemon on a freshly baked fish, I’m always looking for those magic ingredients that turn a good dish into a great dish. But that’s not to say I don’t enjoy a big fat steak, I like mine lightly seasoned on the rare side of medium rare. Hold my napkin, I’m going in!