KING’S SCHOOL TOUR PROJECT 

King’s School Tour Project is an inspiring food, culture and careers initiative designed to engage and inspire young people through live talks, interactive cooking experiences and honest conversations.

I created this project because I believe young people need to see and hear from people whose journeys may not have followed a traditional path. Growing up, I did not always see people who looked like me represented in the culinary world, nor was I fully aware of the breadth of opportunities that existed within food and the creative industries. I want to help change that by going directly into schools, sharing my experiences and creating the kind of access, visibility and encouragement that can make a genuine difference to a young person’s outlook.

At the heart of the project is a simple mission: to inspire young people to think beyond traditional routes to success and to see the possibilities within food, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Using food as a gateway, the project explores culture, identity, heritage and community, encouraging students to discover new flavours, learn about the stories behind different cuisines and understand how food can connect people across backgrounds and generations.

Each school visit combines inspiration, education and hands-on experience, giving students the opportunity to explore the breadth of careers within the food and creative industries and, where possible, get into the kitchen and cook.

For me, this project is about giving back, opening doors and helping young people see possibilities they may not yet have imagined for themselves. More than a school visit, it is about representation, access and showing the next generation that there is no single path to success.