Christian Lohez has over 25 years of cooking experience, and is currently the head chef at a Poole seafood restaurant.

Born and raised in Normandy, Christian's culinary values lie in fresh local ingredients, bold flavour combinations and simple cooking methods.

An expert in French cuisine, Christian's eco-friendly attitude is reflected in his conscious choice to use free range meats, seasonal fruit and vegetables and locally-sourced ingredients.

After travelling the world in a bid to discover different cultures - including India, Europe, the Far East - Christian has now established himself as one of the leading chefs in the UK, and cooks with an unrivalled creativity and passion.