Tom Hamblet, sous chef at South Lodge in Horsham was selected for MasterChef: The Professionals after cooking in Michelin-starred kitchens.
The 24-year-old currently works at the hotel’s restaurant Camellia, which has received three AA Rosettes, an award for culinary excellence.
Tom has honed his skills at a number of renowned restaurants including Pennyhill Park in Surrey, a sister hotel to South Lodge.
Passion for cooking runs in Tom’s family and his dad is a top chef at South Lodge and his mum specialises as a pastry chef.
A spokesman for South Lodge said: “Tom’s ambition has led him to participate in MasterChef: The Professionals.
“It is a significant opportunity to showcase his skills and make his family proud.”
- MasterChef: The Professionals continues with Knockout Week and Tom returns to our screens on Thursday at 9pm on BBC One.
- The series is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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