Our kitchen teams at Som Saa and Kolae have now both had masterclasses with Michael. They’ve been excellent. Michael’s knowledge and skill are immediately obvious, as is his deep understanding of both the chef and supplier roles.
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The masterclasses have deepened our understanding of the seafood we use and helped us deliver an even better product in the restaurants. We’ll definitely be continuing to involve Michael in our team training going forward.
Andy Oliver
Chef & Co Founder
Som Saa, Kolae
Mike combines deep fish knowledge with patience, generosity and clarity. His classes go beyond technique, teaching sustainability, seasonality and how to truly get the best out of seafood.
Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
Ottolenghi Group
Michael brings huge professionalism to every aspect of his work, combining exceptional knowledge of ingredients, cuisines and culinary techniques with enthusiastic and clear communication. Our customers benefit enormously from his tuition, both in terms of their cookery and their enjoyment. Clockwork reliability comes as standard
Alastair Intone Owner
London BBQ School
Michael catered our corporate summer party for 12 guests on a boat, no less, and delivered an unforgettable Italian-inspired feast that truly wowed everyone. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless. Michael took care of everything, from sourcing and transporting ingredients to the full clean-up at the end, removing a huge amount of stress from the planning. Every dish was exceptional, and the experience made the whole day feel genuinely special.
Rebecca Dickson
Co-founder
Goya Communications
I have worked with Mike for years and he is always my go to. When I take time away from work there is no one else I would trust to run my business for me. His attention to detail, knowledge, prep skills and customer service are up there with the best of the best.
Daniel Murphy
Owner
Oenomaris
We had a brilliant session with Michael running a fish butchery and cooking workshop for our team at the restaurant. In a short space of time, he covered a wide range of filleting and preparation techniques, showed us smart ways to use offcuts for stocks and sauces, and explored thoughtful, practical ways of working fish into Greek-inspired dishes.
Before the session, Michael took the time to understand how we cook, the dishes we love from Greece, and the fish we typically use. His deep understanding of fish, sustainability, and seasonality helped us think more carefully about choosing the right fish at the right time of year. Drawing on his experience and travels, he created three standout dishes inspired by meals he had eaten in Greece that felt genuinely relevant to our kitchen. The whole session was hands-on, informative, and great fun for the team.
Connor Mills
Owner
Evi's
On the day of the class Mike brought all the equipment needed and set up the kitchen whilst we relaxed with a drink, during the class he patiently explained each step and made sure that my 3 children could participate in a safe age appropriate way. When the fish prep and class were finished we all had some time to get cleaned up while Mike cooked a beautiful meal using all our ingredients. Everything was delicious and I cannot recommend Mike enough if you are planning a relaxed, inclusive event at home. We all learnt a lot and ate the most amazing meal at the end.
Agnieszka Kendrick
He is an outstanding member of the Dayboat team. Professional, fast, and highly skilled, with excellent fish knowledge and technique throughout. His expertise really showed through in helping to develop our signature sauce, where he brought my vision to life with precision and confidence.
Dan Pawson
Dayboat Ldn
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