One could hardly say Gaskin is a chef, even though he has spent his entire life in various kitchens. Born in London in 1962, he says he is of a “good vintage”. One would most likely say he is one of those urban nomads who, even if they are not moving around every few years and spending half their life on planes, travel virtually.

His journey from the bustling city of London to the Adriatic town of Rovinj, Croatia on the Istrian coastline has had numerous stops along the way including amongst many… Malta, Porto Cervo, Rome, Paris, Monte Carlo, Sicily, Africa, Thailand, China and the exotic Pacific island of Bora Bora.

I had a strong desire to depart, moved by a curiosity to travel and was blessed with the chance to discover and collect new ideas, recipes and memories along the way.

In the years he has been inspired by Professor Hubert from his culinary school, who taught him the basics, Marco Pierre White, whose dedication to top quality and perfection he immensely appreciates and Heston Blumenthal, with his creativity and constant re-examination of all the culinary aspects.

My biggest sources of inspiration for my work has to be those closest to me, who have driven me through their love to achieve the position I hold now, and supported me 100 percent in everything I have chosen to do and also inspired me on my outlook in life to have such an infectious positive attitude to every challenge that lays before me.