Moving Venue Catering Academy
The mentors at our Catering Academy are seasoned professionals with years of industry experience and a passion for culinary excellence. The mentors are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of catering professionals, providing hands-on training, insightful guidance, and inspiring creativity in the kitchen. Their diverse backgrounds and comprehensive expertise ensure that mentees receive a well-rounded education, preparing them to excel in all aspects of the catering and hospitality industry.
MEET THE MENTORS
![Chloe Jackson - Headshot](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/B8A8050-Chloe-Jackson-600x400.jpg)
Chloe Jackson
Managing Director - 14 years industry experience
![Ben Paris](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/B8A8237-Ben-Paris-copy-1-600x453.jpg)
Ben Paris
Deputy Managing Director - 10 years industry experience
![Abby Squire](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/0084-Abby-S-1-1-600x432.jpg)
Abby Squire
Creative marketing Director - 20 years industry experience
![Paige Norman - Headshot](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/B8A6725-Paige-N-600x400.jpg)
Paige Norman
Head of Sales - 10 years industry experience
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Elle Harper
Planning Director - 13 years industry experience
![](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JA-1-600x800.jpg)
Jonathan Attwood
Creative Director - 32 years industry experience
![Kim Laley - Headshot](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/B8A8078-Kim-Laley-600x400.jpg)
Kim Laley
Group Operations Director - 18 years industry experience
![](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lee-2-600x399.jpg)
Lee Bushnell
Operations Director - 14 years industry experience
![](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/B8A6904-Slav-A-600x400.jpg)
Slav Adamek
Operations Director - 18 years industry experience
![](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/B8A8825-David-Ridgway-600x400.jpg)
David Ridgway
Group Executive Chef - 40 years industry experience
![](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sarah-Hartnett-600x450.jpg)
Sarah Hartnett
Executive Pastry Chef - 24 years industry experience
![](https://www.movingvenue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/B8A8588-Alastair-Riley-600x400.jpg)
Alistair Riley
Executive Chef - 17 years industry experience