Louisa Ellis & Daniel Bennett | What is imposter syndrome and how to overcome it?

Having started her journey working at the one Michelin star ‘Adams’ Restaurant in Birmingham. Louisa then made the career-defining decision to apply for MasterChef - The Professionals in 2017, making it to the finals! Three years later in 2020, she was invited back to compete once again in MasterChef – The Rematch! This time taking home the trophy, with Michelin star chef Marcus Wareing hailing her main course as ‘the dish of the day’.

The achievements and accolades kept on coming and in 2022 she also took home the highly coveted title of ‘Chef of the Year’ for the Midlands!

In January this year, Louisa made an appearance on Great British Menu where she made it through to the judge's chamber. This is an achievement Louisa has always dreamt about doing as a chef as she has looked up to the chefs on the competition show for most of her career.

Riding high on these successes, Louisa leapt into the extraordinary world of private fine dining.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, Louisa is a huge supporter of charity fundraising. She has just competed in her first-ever charity boxing match in March and has raised just under £4000 for Macmillan Cancer support in honour of the loss of her close friend Ally. Louisa’s goal is to keep inspiring the next generation and she plans to do that by creating a springboard for younger chefs.

 

Our second guest, Daniel Bennett is the General Manager at Heft Inn + Restaurant, and won Young Chef Young Waiter of the Year - 3rd Place Waiter UK 2022.

Daniel previously held roles at; KOL, St.JOHN, Carters of Moseley, Simpson’s and The Forest Side.

Hospitality and Natural Wine Enthusiast, and recognised in the third edition of the Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine 30 Under 30 list which was announced last month and an Acorn Award Winner 2024.

 

Recorded live on 14th June 2024.