Chef Harvey Perttola

Posted On March 8, 2020

Maribel

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Chef Harvey Perttola

This week we were very lucky to sit and recorded with one of the most talented young chefs in the country. At just 25 years old Harvey is already head chef at a prestigious fine dining restaurant, Maribel.

Like a lot of successful chefs, Harvey was passionate about cooking for as long as he can remember. Realising school, and its traditional teaching methods were not for him, Harvey found focus in home economics classes, and entering into a cooking competition judged by Opus Head Chef David Colcombe.

Opus

Although he didn’t win, David Colcombe was so impressed with Harvey he offered him a weekend job at Opus. Only 14 years old Harvey loved the kitchen environment and jumped at the chance to go full time once he finished school.

Chef Harvey Perttola apple pie dish — **Apple Pie**

Hampton Manor

After finishing his apprenticeship at Opus chef Harvey Perttola worked there for a few years, before deciding to move to pastures new to gain more experience. Harvey joined the talented brigade at highly rated Peels at Hampton Manor.

During his time at Peels Harvey Perttola refined his skills adding to what he had learned at Opus, even cooking for Michelin and being part of the team that won the coveted star. After the head chef left and a few changes to the team Harvey became a bit frustrated with the lack of promotion opportunities and was unsure if cheffing was still for him.

Chef Harvey Pertolla pork dish — ***Pork/Langoustine/Leek***

Maribel

After flirting with recruitment and some temping jobs Harvey Perttola started working at Birmingham fine dining restaurant, Maribel. Working under mega-talented chef Turner Harvey continued to hone his talents and when chef Turner left he decided to make his vision for Maribel & his food beliefs known, and the owners decided he was a perfect fit for the head chef role.