Meet the passionate young pub chef with a hat-trick of TripAdvisor awards

Connor Hurford, head chef at The Four Horseshoes in Nursling, talks chip dipping and self sufficiency in our meet the chef column. 

What inspired you to become a chef?

“As a child I always enjoyed cooking with my grandmother and being a chef has allowed me to carve out a career in something I am passionate about.”

What was the first meal you cooked for someone else?

“Very typical… Spaghetti Bolognese.”

Tell us about your career so far….

“I was studying accounting and finance at university with a part time job as a chef and my love for the industry just kept growing. After I completed my studies, I chose to pursue my passion for cooking, working in several restaurants and climbing up the ladder, leading to where I am today.”

What is your proudest career moment to date?

“Becoming head chef at a young age and winning TripAdvisor awards three years running.”

What is your signature dish?

“Aromatic Confit Duck served with Peas a…