Chef
b"We chat with Tim Maddams about life as a Chef, Author and Podcaster. Tim has always had a passion for food which he developed from a young age watching his mum create fantastic dishes from local ingredients. Tim's food ethos is all about locally grown and responsibly sourced ingredients, he talks us through his career at a number of different establishments, from working for Marco Pierre White in London to his four year stint at River Cottage alongside Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Tim gives a very honest account about his time in the industry, it is by no means an easy career path to take, and when Tim was starting out in the industry there was certainly an expectation that as a chef you would devote every waking second to your work which would often strain relationships at home and lead to burn out very quickly. Professional kitchens have changed a lot since Tim left with more and more establishments valuing their staff, paying them more fairly and creating environments that foster growth. Tim gives some brilliant advice to any aspiring chefs, from knowing your own value to finding a place of work that will foster your passion for food and help to increase your skill set. Being a chef Its a tough career path, with lots of ups and downs but if you have a passion for food and the drive to do well, it can be incredibly rewarding. A real pleasure to chat with Tim."