Thames Valley – Contact
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Vic Laws FHCIMA Vic has been a Chaîne member since 1988, and shortly after joining was invited to be Vice Conseiller Gastronomique. He took over as Bailli from Fr. Dominic O’Sullivan in 2002. He has been in the foodservice profession for 40 years, and was the International President of the Hotel & Catering International Management Association (HCIMA) in 1999. He operates his own catering consultancy company, AVL Consultancy Limited, which was established in 1986. Tel: 01483 750991 |
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Arthur Davis Monsieur Robert Baty intronised Arthur into the Chaîne in 1994 at The Four Seasons Hotel in London. Arthur was very active in keeping the Thames Valley Bailliage going during the late 90s, and was elected Vice Chancelier Argentier at that time. Prior to retiring Arthur was a Master Butcher, and is currently very active in fund raising events for his local Rotary Club. |
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Danny Steck The only “Franglais” on the committee of the Thames Valley Bailliage. In 1959 he left France to work in Switzerland as Maître d’Hotel. He went to Sardinia in 1966 to the Costa Smeralda for 6 months and stayed for 13 years. In the 1970’s he was Chef/Patron of a French restaurant and an English pub and intronised as Maître Rôtisseur by Monsieur Valby in 1974. In 1979 he came to the UK, and ever since has worked as Head Chef in various Hotels and Clubs. |
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Keith Perry FHCIMA Keith has worked for more than 37 years in the hotel, food, catering and retail industries, many of them in international locations, and is fluent in three other European languages. He is a fellow of the HCIMA. Keith joined the Chaîne in 1997 and recently took up his present position as Vice Conseiller Gastronomique, where his international experience and language skills hold him in good stead for his qualified and interesting wine dissertations. |
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Andy Angel Andy has worked in the international communications sector for over 25 years, which has given him the opportunity to travel extensively and develop a taste for many different cuisines – particularly Japanese. He also benefited from having a French Father-in-Law, so fully appreciates the pleasures of the table. |
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Alan Connor Alan’s banking background brought him into contact with many clients in the catering profession through which he developed a particular interest in Asian and Oriental cuisine. Married to a New Zealander, he is a frequent visitor “down under” and an enthusiastic advocate of Southern hemisphere food and wine. Since taking early retirement from banking, Alan has worked as a self-employed export credit risk consultant and has been a Chaîne member since 2002. |
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Robert Hughes Robert has been in the catering industry for 50 years. He studied at Croydon Technical College and held the position of Executive Head Chef in a major London hotel and management positions in the oil industry, universities and large scale catering establishments. He has given guest lectures and judged at various catering colleges. He originally joined the Chaîne in 1978 but due to heavy commitments lapsed his membership for ten years and re-joined Thames valley Baillage in 2002. |
