Sally Ab茅
Originally from Mansfield, Nottingham, returning chef Sally Ab茅 is eager to showcase her refined culinary skills.
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After studying hospitality management and culinary arts in Sheffield, Sally worked at The Savoy and then Claridge’s before she began five years under Brett Graham at two Michelin starred The Ledbury. In 2017, Sally took the reigns as Head Chef of The Harwood Arms in Fulham, London’s only Michelin-starred pub at the time, where she successfully maintained its star throughout her tenure.
In 2021, Sally took on the role of Consultant Chef at The Pem, located within the Conrad London St. James hotel. At The Pem, she leads a predominantly female team, reflecting her commitment to championing female empowerment within the culinary industry.
This is Sally’s third time in the competition, with her second time resulting in cooking the mini courses at the banquet held at Alexander Palace. For this year’s competition, Sally aims to present dishes that reflect her philosophy of modernising traditional British flavours, utilising the finest local ingredients, and showcasing the culinary heritage of her home region.
