The rags to riches story of Jameson Stocks: ‘I took my hurt out on the stove’

Pippa Hudson speaks with Jameson Stocks, British celebrity chef

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Imagine going from living on the street, never sure where your next meal will come from, to cooking with gourmet ingredients in the finest restaurants in the world.

This is the reality of Jameson Stocks, who overcame extreme hardship to become a world-renowned chef.

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He lived on the streets from the age of 13 after fleeing an abusive home environment.

“It was probably safer to live on the street.”

- Jameson Stocks, British celebrity chef

His culinary journey started when he was still a teenager with a trial alongside Peter Templehoff, 

“I took my hurt and frustration out on the stove. That was my sanctuary.”

- Jameson Stocks, British celebrity chef

When Stocks was just 24, he was awarded National Restaurant of the Year award.

He is currently in South Africa to explore our cuisine and meet with local food creatives.

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