About

The Story

Ian Owen-Ward was born in London. At fifteen, he began working at the Tower Hotel, his first introduction to hospitality and the rich variety of jobs that fall within that umbrella. Ian came to the kitchen in the mid 80s, in retrospect a time of great revolution in the UK culinary scene.  Surrounded by other, now-famous, chefs like Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay, James Martin and Jamie Oliver to name a few, he worked in some of the finest restaurants and catering firms in London. Some highlights of these include Langan’s Brasserie and Ring and Brymer.  After 8 years working in restaurants, high-end catering and even a tour of the Caribbean, Ian switched careers and moved into advertising - a total accident by his own admission.  Deep down though, he never left the kitchens behind and has spent a lifetime since testing, working on and perfecting his recipes in his own little kitchens from London and coast to coast across the United States.