“Been on Master Chef

Helena Puolakka's Inspirational Journey

Career Path: Trained as Chef in Finland > Sous Chef (London) > Chef de Partie (Paris) > Executive Chef

“The first female executive chef to be employed by D&D London"

My Story: I have had an exciting career working at some of London’s top restaurants.  I trained in Finland and then moved to London to work as a chef. I then spent three years as sous chef before moving to Paris and spending a year working with the legendary Pierre Gagnaire as chef de partie. I spent time as head chef at both La Tante Claire and Sonny’s in London and went on to Harvey Nichols, Fifth Floor where I took on the role of executive chef. I now work in the Skylon and have a team of approximately thirty people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job:
Executive Chef - Skylon, Southbank Centre

Advice:
“You can learn something new everyday - ask questions always"

Countries Worked:
Sweden
Norway
France
Uk

The Fun Stuff:

“I do bikram yoga"

For a full biography of Helena Puolakka click here

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