This much I know: Darren Connolly

I can operate well on five hours sleep. I’ve been doing it for 14 years now.

I’m an early riser. I get up every morning at 6.15, even though I may not get to bed until after 1am.

Anyone considering a career in cheffing should be prepared to put their social life on hold for at least 10 years. You have to be very dedicated and you have to enjoy it as, behind the scenes, it’s a lot harder than it may seem. You work 12 to 13-hour days, that’s around 80 hours in a six-day week — eight hours prep and four hours service.