Thom Bateman
Chef owner
Development chef for Maple from Canada UK
Olivier has over 18 years of experience in the food industry, having previously worked in hospitality and recipe development for many famous brands.
A pastry specialist, Oliver was formerly head pastry chef at iconic Birmingham hotel The Edgbaston. After a stint at Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons, he also worked as a development pastry chef for Marks & Spencer. In 2017 and 2019, he won the award for “Best Afternoon Tea in the Midlands”.
He is passionate about patisserie and is always looking for great new ingredients to create amazing recipes with.
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