I still worry that I could be better. That's where standards come from, from not wanting to settle. The fear of not being good enough propels you.
When you make burgers, it's good to let them rest for a bit.
I started in the kitchen of a Holiday Inn in Birmingham. I wanted to be a sponge, wanted to learn and progress. I knew I didn't want to work in a hotel forever, but I had some good teachers there.
Most of my food memories are of my Nan cooking Sunday dinners - roasts of meat with lots of vegetables. I suppose I cook what's comforting and dishes that make me feel good.