21/10/2026
So yesterday was the International Day of the ‘chef’. The story behind this celebration was to inspire children to choose healthier food and begin a wonderful relationship with food.
This concept, although seemingly simple, can be so controversial these days.
What is our relationship to food exactly ? Do we all have a relationship to food? Do families, schools and individuals have an incling of the power of food?
To some, food is just fuel, to others it can be art on a plate. Theres a vast range of beliefs and values that fall in between which impacts our decision making and preferences.
We forget though that food holds deep ancestral ties and human history also.
It creates gatherings for our tribes and builds on cultural significance and belonging.
It can be a political stand against systems that want you racing around consuming and building a fast food sector.
It can be connecting as you grow your own food and bond with your land and it can be harmful if you use food to handle strong emotions.
As chefs, our relationship with food can be complex and varied but one thing is for sure, that all chefs have a very tactile and sensory relationship to food. We are often people that feel love when we cook and serve, we smell our way through our kitchens and ingredients, we look at the colors and come to life as they cook and transform. We hear the sizzle of pans and share a bond with our teams as we taste our creations together.
Chefs build, bond, inspire, create, serve, struggle and lead with pride. They share, guide and teach.
So many want to try but only the bravest really dedicate themselves to such harsh and incredibly stressful conditions.
So happy always to experience the wonderful world of being a chef. I am always learning, connecting and loving life through my Cooking.
Being a chef is the most important thing I have ever done for myself ❤️
