Revelations: MasterChef: The Professionals’ Alexander Webb
We caught up with Alexander Webb, head chef at Square 1 in Great Dunmow, Essex, ahead of his appearance on MasterChef: The Professionals.
What was your best subject at school?
It would have to be cooking
What was your first job?
In the restaurant where I am now head chef – I started as a pot wash
What do you normally have for breakfast?
If I am working, a double espresso
What do you do to relax?
I like to play Fifa with my friends online
What’s your favourite hotel?
It has to be the London Edition hotel
What is your favourite drink?
Espresso martini
What is your favourite food/cuisine?
I love Asian food and particularly sushi
What do you always carry with you?
I always bring my notebook with me, so if any good ideas or dishes come to mind I can write them down
Which person in catering have you most admired?
Jamie Oliver
Which person gave you the greatest inspiration?
Steve Groves was a great help to me
Cast away on a desert island, what luxury would you take?
Maybe salt, or an iPhone
If you had not gone into catering, where do you think you would be now?
A footballer or a gardener
When and where was your last holiday?
In Norfolk, I love it there
Tell us a secret…
I’m on MasterChef: The Professionals this year!
When did you last eat a hamburger?
I can’t remember when, but I do know it was at Five Guys – they are so good
What’s your favourite film?
Notting Hill is great. I know it’s a TV show, but I also love Stranger Things on Netflix
MasterChef: The Professionals airs tonight at 9pm on BBC One.