Archers Restaurant

Having been educated at the Scarborough TEC (then known as the Yorkshire Coast College) as a young adult, Anthony started his hospitality career at 14. Armed with theory and practical skills, he joined the kitchen of Michelin star chef Andrew Pern at the Star Inn at Harome in North Yorkshire.

He went on to gain more experience in two-Michelin-starred chef Paul Heathcote’s Longridge restaurant at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland. Anthony’s talents then extended around the globe: further opportunities saw him chef abroad in locations including the South of France and Sydney, Australia. Through these experiences, Anthony developed a passion for inspiring and supporting new chefs in the industry. 

“I want to show students that there is more outside of Bridlington and that they can be successful. We all want our students to be the best possible chefs, perhaps working in Michelin-star restaurants or a big London hotel. However, I want to develop people, shaping their personalities and work ethic so they can go on and thrive.”

Anthony’s passion has not gone unnoticed by industry experts. In recent years, he has gained recognition as TES Teacher of the Year 2021, the Craft Guild of Chefs Culinary Hero 2021, and the Craft Guild of Chefs Lecturer of the Year 2024. Speaking of his success, Anthony said:

“It’s nice to be recognised for both sides of my career, from the industry practice to the teaching profession. I’ve achieved some great things with TES and the Craft Guild of Chefs, but for me, success is never final. The real success for me is about the students’ experience and opportunities, ultimately having them leave us with full-time jobs.”