Rebecca's Story

Rebecca Boast

Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons)

Fine dining connoisseur

Rebecca’s career trajectory since graduating with a first-class honours degree in 2013 has seen her move from one high-flying role to another, as she cooks up a storm across the world.

“I first joined University College Birmingham at age 16, and was taken aback by the beautiful kitchens, and the tutors who were so passionate about food, cooking, and teaching. Their passion is absolutely infectious,” she enthused.

“I didn’t need to look at any other university – I’d already made up my mind as soon as I visited.”

While studying, Rebecca took part in a number of competitions including The Chef’s Protégé on BBC 2 with Michel Roux Jr, and completed a placement as a commis chef in New Hampshire, USA.

This eye-catching success led to her being headhunted by celebrity chef Raymond Blanc, and her being offered a role as tutor at his prestigious cookery school at Michelin-starred Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.

Since then, she has showcased her talents at a series of nationwide festivals, including BBC Countryfile Live.

“The degree was instrumental in learning everything you need, teaching you anything you wanted to know,” she said.

“Whether you want to become a head chef or run your own business, it opens doors to almost anything you want in the culinary world.”

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