17 - 19 March 2025
Excel London

HRC 2025 Programme

From Prison to the Plate: Kris Hall and Jon Watts in Conversation on Transformation and Culinary Redemption

17 Mar 2025
Vision Stage
Restaurateurs , Hoteliers , Pub & Bar Manager , Catering & Foodservice , Chefs , Hospitality

Join Kris Hall, Founder of The Burnt Chef Project, and celebrity chef Jon Watts, for a powerful fireside chat on resilience, redemption, and transformation in the hospitality industry. Kris, an advocate for mental health awareness in the culinary world, and John, a former prisoner, will discuss Jon’s remarkable journey from incarceration to working with Jamie Oliver and becoming a professional chef. In this candid conversation, Kris and Jon will explore the power of second chances, the importance of mental health in the kitchen, and how both personal and professional transformations can shape a career in food. This session offers invaluable lessons on overcoming adversity, breaking down barriers, and using the kitchen as a space for healing, growth, and success.

Moderator
Kris Hall
Kris Hall, CEO & Founder - The Burnt Chef Project
Keynote
Jon Watts
Jon Watts, Professional Chef

Key Partners

Hospitality Tech Partners

Headline Media Partner

Media Partners

Design Partners

Charity Partners

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