Murray Chapman MCGB, Master CGC

Murray Chapman MCGB, Master CGC

PROFILE

His belief in the development and support to young people in the Hospitality Industry has brought about “A Passion to Inspire” along with support from the likes of Russums, Craft Guild of Chefs, Dingley Dell, Direct Meats , Anglia Produce, Infusions4Chefs , Hallgarten and Novum Wines , Chefi Knife Rolls , Master Chefs of Great Britain, MCSUK,  RSPCA Assured  and many other industry leaders.

Drawing on his wealth of experience within the industry from Restaurant of the year, Catey award, Hotel of the Year at Congham Hall and gaining 3AA rosettes, National television “Simply the Best“ with Kit Chapman (not related) , National Chef of the Year 2005 , Twice World Semi- Finalist, Winner People's Choice 2019 The Craft Guild of Chefs , working at Skills for Chefs for the past 22 years, he is also a Master Chef of Great Britain and a Master Craftsman of The Craft Guild of Chefs, a Judge with Cyrus Todiwala - Zest Quest Asia , Director of the Todiwala Foundation, Director - MCGB Young Pastry Chef of the Year, Director - " A Passion to Inspire " and Student Team of the year , The Dirty Dozen , Sheff's Kitchen , Catey Award Winner Education and Training 2021 and has been involved in many books – such as The Sheffield Cook Book, and The Royal British Legion Cooking with Hero’s -   along with being The Director of First Contact Chefs.

Through " A Passion to Inspire " and Great support has raised over £236,000 for charities such as Teenage Cancer Trust - NSPCC whilst involving the country's leading Chefs and inspiring Students and lecturers from across the UK

His sense of humour is very strange and one of his worst traits is that he puts all before himself, but his drive and motivation to achieve is his major key strength to support “A Passion to Inspire“ to  help  thousands of Young Chefs  today to be the super stars of tomorrow. 

PROFILE “ A Passion to Inspire 

Inspiring passion

One thing that unites all those working in the hospitality industry is the extraordinary passion for ingredients, cooking, service and quality, which is something that A Passion to Inspire has been nurturing in young people since 2009.

Initially developed to create stronger links between education and industry, A Passion to Inspire is a charity that works with colleges, farms and top chefs to inspire, encourage and support students in their chosen careers. 

From its initial format as a competition, the non-profit-making initiative was founded by Murray Chapman in 2009 and has expanded to work with over 172 colleges, including Sheffield, East Kent, Farnborough, Birmingham , Leeds, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Forth Valley, EastLeigh, Hackney, Trafford,  Penwith and Truro and West Suffolk. It is open to all students at any level, including front of house and kitchen. 

From visits to RSPCA  Assured -approved farms, and Great farms like Dingley Dell Pork and Loch Duart Salmon to taking part in the Flying Visit programme . This  gives students the chance to be involved in major industry events, colleges get to meet top chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers, as well as producers, growers and suppliers. Through their charity dinners, A Passion to Inspire has raised over a staggering £236,000 for charities such as NSPCC, Teenage Cancer Trust and Hospitality Action.

It’s not only the students who get to enjoy being part of this dynamic initiative, the incredible list of chefs who work with them also relish being involved with the innovative project. Adam Reid , Brad Carter, Steve Smith , Ross Sneddon, Benoit Blin , Claire Clark,  Rupert Rowley, Adam Smith, Alan Paton , Chris Lee ,Adam Simmonds , Nick Claxton - Webb,  Russell Bateman and Eric Snaith are just a handful of chefs who have worked with " A Passion to Inspire "

“I have been involved with A Passion to Inspire from the start. The charity works with over 172 colleges and hundreds of students, inspiring them to create great food and, more importantly, develop themselves in our fantastic industry." (Mark Poynton, Chef Patron at MJP Restaurants ) 

“Everyone knows that involving young aspiring student chefs in any kitchen will always lead to them achieving success and a definite strong platform for high achievement in the future. To work with young enthusiastic and talented students and chefs is always an honour,  spreading the knowledge to them on new cultures and foods from different continents is a pleasure. At Passion much is done to Inspire young people to hit above and beyond their small goals and ambitions, which makes it a magnificent organisation that aims to help in achieving these goals!! For me it is a joy to work with them and help them help young people on their journey of success." (Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL DBA of Café Spice Namaste.) 

With the involvement of people from the entire industry – from farm to front of house – A Passion to Inspire helps and supports the future of tomorrow today.

Partners - Adnams, , Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board , Anglia Free Range Eggs, Anglia Produce, Association of Pastry Chefs , Ben Rigby Game,  BPEX, Brasteds, Chefi Knife Rolls ,  Craft Guild of Chefs, Creedy Carver, Crude Coffee, Dingley Dell Pork, Direct Meats, ,  First Contact Chefs , Gourmet Classic, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, Jean-Luc Benazet Photography, Loch Duart Salmon, Infusions Group , Mara Seaweed, Marine Conservation Society, Marr Fish, Master Chefs of Great Britain, MJP Restaurants, Mrs Temple Cheese, MSK Ingredients ,Norfolk Quail , Nurtured in Norfolk , PACE, Ponthier , Rational, RSPCA Assured , Russums, Skills for Chefs , Sosa, Super Nutrients,  Teenage Cancer Trust, Titchwell Manor, True Food Stocks, Universal Food Festival, Villeroy-Boch,  Zest Quest Asia