Boss David
We’re delighted to introduce…
…Managing Director David. He famously likes to tell the story that he built Four Gables in his bedroom back in 2011. We prefer to think the entrepreneurial skills might have been born there but were developed in his extensive history of working in high end kitchens, before he decided to launch Four Gables Events. He has always shown entrepreneurial endeavour, but Four Gables almost happened by accident after David offered a dining event as a charity prize. The client loved his work, David loved the experience and the rest as they say is history.
Background
Here is David in his own words… I was 13 when I decided I wanted to be a chef. Food was important at home, with my mum being a food economics teacher and put simply I couldn’t see myself doing anything else. Having got to know Paul Merrit, head chef of The Greenhouse in Mayfair, I was lucky enough to spend my school holidays at his wonderful Michelin starred restaurant. This is what confirmed that the life of a chef was for me.
Having completed my apprenticeship from Bournemouth Chef School, (working at One Lombard St in the city for 2 out of the 3 years of my course), I was off and at it. From there came time at various starred restaurants and in Courchevel in France to combine two loves… Skiing and food!
Cooking in a restaurant was great but it wasn’t quite enough. With hindsight I can see that I have an entrepreneurial gene that was itching to get out. I love the challenge of running a hospitality business and doing great things.
So, if that was the history, what is happening now?
That is a good question. I get up every day thinking, “this is awesome” I love the challenge. We are involved in the most amazing events, working with some of the world’s most luxurious brands. My biggest kick comes from starting with an event brief and then taking that vision, using our knowledge and creativity to deliver a truly memorable experience.
My role has evolved over the years, and thinking about it I have probably performed just about every role within the business at some stage. Now, while supporting the team, I am all about the strategy to ensure we are at our creative best. I am so lucky to work with the most amazing team, who challenge me every day to be better than yesterday.
And, if that is now. What is the future?
If I had a crystal ball, I would love Four Gables Events to continue to grow as we have been, but the most important thing to me is that we are proud of everything we do. We will never put anything above us, achieving the levels of hospitality we pride ourselves on.
Most of all we will keep having an awesome time doing what we do. My view is that we deliver amazing events with a brilliantly cohesive team – we can’t wait to work with you on your event…
What about after work?
Out of hours David loves spending time with wife Alice and their two children, Harry and Phoebe. It is likely you will see him on a ski slope in France or in his beloved workshop, where he claims to be a hobby carpenter…