Neil Smith

Neil Smith is a highly skilled and extensively experienced chef with over two decades of professional kitchen experience.

With a background in development management, Neil has honed his culinary expertise over the past five years designing products for major retailers.

Neil has spent the last ten years at the UK's largest food service supplier, where he has taken on various roles such as marketing, development, and training.

His diverse skill set includes working closely with internal and external stakeholders, delivering presentations and demonstrations to groups of all sizes, and featuring in video presentations.

Neil Smith's educational background includes studying at Merton Technical College and Rivermead Boys School.

Throughout his career, Neil has held key positions such as National Accounts Development Chef at Speciality Breads Ltd, Product Specialist at Brakes Group, NPD Manager at VeeTee Group, and various leadership roles at Brakes Group in food development, marketing, sales, and product management.

Neil also served as the Innovations & Development Manager at Ferndale Foods, showcasing his proficiency in driving culinary advancements and market strategies.

His passion for the culinary arts, coupled with his vast industry knowledge and experience, makes Neil Smith a prominent figure in the food service and retail sectors.