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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Chef, author |
| Genres | Waste management, cooking |
| Notable works | Food Waste Philosophy, |
| Website | |
| foodwastephilosophy | |
Career edit
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 offenders' institution located in Bristol and also worked in local youth centres, teaching chess and cooking classes.[6] He is now[when?] 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 edit
Jordan 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 this approach.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Chef's Recipe Shane Jordan". Bristol Post. May 2012.
- ^ a b c "Everything but the pips: Arc Café is pioneering the vegetarian version of zero-waste cooking". The Independent. April 2012.
- ^ a b "Veggie chef loves food and hates waste". Gloucester Citizen. January 2013.
- ^ a b "Meet The King Of Leftovers". Sustainable Bristol. December 2012.
- ^ a b "King Of Leftovers". The Voice. May 2013.
- ^ a b c "Alumni Interview: Shane Jordan". City of Bristol College.
- ^ "Leftover food serves up a tasty menu". Somerset Guardian and Standard. January 2013.
External links edit
- Food Waste Philosophy Shane Jordan's Website
- Alumni Interview with Shane Jordan
- Love Food, Hate Waste