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TV Chef Sacked by Michelin Star Chef, Reveals All
2 Apr
Summary
- Matt Tebbutt discussed his sacking from a Michelin-starred restaurant.
- He was fired by renowned chef Alastair Little shortly after culinary school.
- Marco Pierre White rehired Tebbutt at another of his busy restaurants.
During an appearance on The One Show, chef and television personality Matt Tebbutt disclosed a significant early career setback: his dismissal from a prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant. Tebbutt explained that shortly after graduating from catering school, he began working in a high-pressure, three-star Michelin environment, which proved to be a considerable shock.
Renowned chef Alastair Little terminated Tebbutt's employment after only a month. Reflecting on the experience, Tebbutt mentioned that this firing prompted him to seek immediate employment. Fortunately, Marco Pierre White contacted him the following day and offered him a position at one of his other, very busy restaurants, the Criterion.
Tebbutt, known for his roles on Saturday Kitchen and Channel 4's Food Unwrapped, discussed his time working under chefs like Marco Pierre White and Alastair Little. He emphasized the importance of mentors during one's early career, acknowledging the demanding yet formative nature of his experiences in London's top kitchens.
