Feeding the Soul with Simon Boyle

[Episode 12] Simon Boyle is a renowned chef, philanthropist, and founder of Beyond Food Foundation and Brigade Bar+Kitchen in London Bridge. Simon takes us back through his unusually creative culinary journey to becoming an award winning social entrepreneur. You’ll hear some entertaining stories about childhood in northern England where he would run home from school to bake and cook just to avoid doing his homework. And learn about his serendipitous selection, out of hundreds candidates, to be the only apprentice sent for training, at 17 year old no less, to London’s famed The Savoy Hotel. A dream come true! In the back of his mind he always felt there was more to life than preparing food for wealthy people in a luxurious hotel. After years in the kitchen at various locations, as well as a short stint in corporate America, he eventually founded Beyond Food Foundation and Brigade Bar + Kitchen. This empowered him to make a social impact, working to help homeless people across London. Beyond Food was set up to help rebuild their lives by sharing his cooking skills and knowledge around food. He will tell you he has truly seen first-hand the real power of food as a catalyst to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Since 2005, Beyond Food has helped the lives of many struggling people every year. We hope you enjoy this fun and inspiring story. 

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