Shane Jordan

Shane Jordan is an English vegetarian chef and author based in Bristol, recognised for minimising food waste by using leftover edible fruit and vegetable skins in creative dishes.[1][2][3] He has been described as a "pioneer" for his imaginative use of food waste in restaurants and has written a cookery book detailing his alternative approach.[2][4][5] Promoting sustainability outside the kitchen, he has partnered with a host of waste UK waste initiatives, including Vegfest UK, FoodCycle, Love Food, Hate Waste and Waste & Resources Action Programme.[1][2][3][4]

Shane Jordan
BornUnited Kingdom
OccupationChef, Author
GenresWaste Management, Cooking
Notable worksFood Waste Philosophy,
Website
foodwastephilosophy.com

Career

After leaving finishing school in Bristol, Shane studied Youth Work at the City of Bristol College.[6] After graduating, he became a mentor in a young offender's institution located in Bristol and also worked in local Youth Centres, teaching chess and cooking classes.[6] He is now a part time chef in Bristol at Arc Cafe and works freelance, teaching cooking at Universities and Festivals as well as working with a variety of UK waste initiatives.[1][6]

Alternative Cooking

Shane has been recognised as an innovative chef, creating recipes from food waste such as banana skins, cauliflower stalks and potato skins.[1][7] This alternative approach to cooking is aimed at reducing waste on landfill sites.[1] His cookery book Food Waste Philosophy explains his approach and contains many of his popular recipes.[5]

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References
  1. "Chef's Recipe Shane Jordan". Bristol Post. May 2012.
  2. "Everything but the pips: Arc Café is pioneering the vegetarian version of zero-waste cooking". The Independent. April 2012.
  3. "Veggie chef loves food and hates waste". Gloucester Citizen. January 2013.
  4. "Meet The King Of Leftovers". Sustainable Bristol. December 2012.
  5. "King Of Leftovers". The Voice. May 2013.
  6. "Alumni Interview: Shane Jordan". City of Bristol College.
  7. "Leftover food serves up a tasty menu". Somerset Guardian and Standard. January 2013.


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