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Alan Lavender – Chef to Four Prime Ministers
9th May 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Alan Lavender MBE was for twenty four years the Head Chef at Chequers, the Prime Minister’s country residence, and also 10 Downing Street where he worked for four Prime Ministers starting with Margaret Thatcher and retiring when Gordon Brown left office. During his time in post he cooked for most of the significant people of the era and many heads of state and royalty. He has a wealth of stories and anecdotes to tell, and will give a glimpse of life at the table of the rich and famous. Alan was classically trained working in various London establishments before joining the RAF which led to him being selected to work at Chequers, where he thoroughly enjoyed the unique experiences that the role of Head Chef gave him.