Sam Bennett

I've had an amazing 3 weeks thanks to @Claire_Clark @PrettySweetLon @ChefBird @jwilliamschef @theritzlondon @BRITs #BRITs #wastEDLondon

#Fraisier cake I made as part of the trolley selection for #afternoontea @theritzlondon #alwayslearning #pastrychef #pastrycheflife

This week I started my first full time job as a Pastry Chef @theritzlondon, after qualifying from @Westking. I’m delighted to join the team, it’s such a great opportunity to learn from such talented Chefs. #alwayslearning #pastrychef #pastrycheflife

Little did I know in January this would be one of my last exam dishes @Westking. My #Belgianwaffle with apple compote, spiced crumble, #Speculoos ice cream, spiced caramel & compressed #apple, created as the main dish for my Gastronomy exam. #alwayslearning #pastrychefintraining

Today should have been the start of my 3rd year Professional Chef Diploma exams @Westking. Thinking of my fellow students & our missed education, experiences & opportunities. Also our dedicated Chef Lecturers who couldn’t finish what they started with us in 2017 #alwayslearning – at Broxbourne, East

The #chocolatecake I made in the #Nordicware Vintage Star #Bundt pan for @ChefBird for his Birthday today. Happy Birthday Chef! #alwayslearning #pastrychefintraining #lockdownbaking

Careful consideration has to be given to what I use our precious, limited ingredients for during this #lockdown. These #brownies are definitely worth it with their cracked top, #fudgy middle & #chocolatechips. #alwayslearing #pastrychefintraining #lockdownbaking – at Broxbourne, East

I took my parents to lunch at Duck and Waffle, where I work as a part time pastry chef. Many thanks to Elliott Grover & everyone @DuckandWaffle for excellent food & looking after us so well, it’s appreciated #duckandwaffle #pastrycheflife #waffle #duck

I had the most amazing meal @LauncestonPlace today. Many thanks to @benchef123 & everyone at Launceston Place #launcestonplace #finedining

I had the most amazing meal today @LauncestonPlace. Many thanks to @benchef123 & everyone at Launceston Place. #finedining #launcestonplace

This week we’ve made the first batch of @HotCrossBuns of the season @Westking. #alwayslearning #sweetdough #easterbaking #pastrychefintraining #pastrycheflife

Smoked Turkey leg stuffed with sausage meat & wrapped in bacon for part of our Christmas dinner #notjustapastrychef #butchery #smokedturkeyleg #chefintraining #alwayslearning

#ChristmasCake I made in my development lesson @Westking, taught by @SueYeates. I learnt lots of new skills to practice & perfect. #alwayslearning #pastrychefintraining #pastrycheflife #santacake #cakedecorating

Strawberry #parfait with meringue & chantilly cream. #Dessert for our Brasserie restaurant @thevincentrooms @Westking #alwayslearning #pastrychefintraining #pastrycheflife #pastrychef

A classic #dessert for our Brasserie restaurant @thevincentrooms @Westking Vanilla & blueberry #cheesecake with lemon curd. #alwayslearning #pastrychefintraining #pastrychef #pastrycheflife

#ChocolateTorte Japonaise, chantilly cream & caramelised hazelnuts. #Dessert for the Brasserie @thevincentrooms @Westking #alwayslearning #pastrychefintraining #pastrychef #pastrycheflife

It’s great to be back @Westking this week as a third year #PastryChef. This is my first attempt at making #mouldedchocolates & I’m looking forward to mastering this skill. #alwayslearning #pastrychefintraining #pastrychef #pastrycheflife

#WildStrawberries, #Verbena & #Lemon dessert by @lewispastrychef @theritzlondon. Thoroughly enjoyed myself being back with Lewis & his team for a few more days #workexperience this week #alwayslearning #theritzlondon #pastrychefintraning

Delighted to have been accepted into the Third Year Professional Chefs Diploma - Patisserie & Confectionary @Westking. #pastrychefintraining #pastrychef #pastrycheflife