Thom Bateman

Chef owner

Maple Ambassador

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Thom is the Chef Owner of The Flintlock at Cheddleton and upcoming restaurant Apres.

Thom is the Chef Owner of The Flintlock at Cheddleton and upcoming restaurant Apres. Starting his career at the age of 17, in the same building as The Flintlock, he headed back to his roots to open The Flintlock, which is featured in the Michelin Guide, and it is from there that he creates all his recipes and videos for his social media and blog.

Our maple ambassadors

We are proud to work with a selection of fantastic ambassadors who love maple in all its forms and want to inspire others to use this wonderful ingredient.

Tips and tricks

You can make your own maple taffy in just seven minutes

Try our microwave maple taffy recipe. It’s quick and easy!

Maple flakes make a great addition to spice blends

Season meats, fish, and vegetables with the delicious flavour of maple.

Maple water is for drinking — and cooking, too!

Maple water brings sublime flavour to soups and broths. You can also use it to poach fish.

The Science Behind Maple

Researchers are learning about the natural composition of maple syrup and its potential benefits to human health. Find out what they know.