Tom grew up in a family of chefs, so the step from a part time kitchen hand to studying pastry in the French alps seemed inevitable. He quickly decided to work in Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, working with Gary Rhodes, Thomas Keller, Daniel Humm, Gordon Ramsay and Eric Chavot. After honing his skills, Tom decided to combine his craft with travelling, living in Australia, France, Spain, Portugal, and New York before settling into the yachting industry.Tom still enjoys to travel, combining it with doing triathlons and of course trying new cuisines, which provides him with inspiration for new dishes.