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Marcus Eaves (born 22 August 1981) Executive Chef, London, United Kingdom.

Biography
Marcus grew up in Warwickshire, well known for its market towns, farms and exceptional produce.

At just 15 years old he developed his love of food helping his father in the kitchen. After carrying out simple tasks it wasn’t long before he realised it was something he could enjoy and excel at. Following a year studying culinary arts at Stratford upon Avon college his professional career started as a Commis chef under Andreas Antona at Simpsons Restaurant in the Midlands.

Marcus gained valuable experience and confidence whilst working at the restaurant throughout the day and attending the University college Birmingham in the evening. It was during his time at Simpsons where he won the title of ‘Midlands Young Chef of the Year’ He went on to enjoy the following four years working his way through the kitchen working with the likes of Glynn Purnell, Luke Tipping and Andy waters.

Over the next five years Marcus travelled around the country working with some of the Uk’s finest Chefs multi Michelin starred chefs; Martin Blunos, Martin Burge, John Burton Race and Shane Osborn. Marcus took his first senior role at the age of 24 years old running the kitchen at Hibiscus restaurant in Ludlow alongside chef and owner Claude Bosi. In 2004 whilst working with Claude Marcus won The Gordon Ramsay Scholarship which enabled him to carry out placements at Gordon Ramsay's 3 Michelin Starred Restaurant, Royal Hospital Road, Petrus and Mugaritz just outside San Sabastian.

October 2007 saw Marcus launch L’Autre Pied, a small yet successful restaurant in London’s Marylebone with long time mentor Shane Osborn and restauranteur David Moore. The restaurant went on to receive a string of accolades and rave reviews including Square Meals ‘Best New Restaurant” spring 2008, Time out magazines best new restaurant 2008, Marcus was named The Good Food Guide “Up and Coming Chef” the same year and after just 14 months of being open L'Autre Pied was awarded it's first Michelin star.

In 2011 Marcus took over the kitchens at Pied à Terre restaurant to head up the fantastic team of chefs, producing creative and exciting dishes that continues to delight both diners and critics alike. During his time at Pied a Terre the restaurant was rated number 20 in the UK by The Good Food Guide, achieved the highest possible score for the food in the Harden's survey subsequently the restaurant was placed in the category of "extraordinary to perfection" according to Zagat Pied à Terre held 4 AA Rosettes, 1 Michelin star and was rated 16th best restaurant in the UK in the Sunday Times top 100 list.

Late 2015 Marcus assumed the position of Executive chef at oblix restaurant situated on level 32 of one of London’s most iconic buildings, The Shard. Leading a team of 45 chefs Marcus showcases stand out dishes from the kitchen’s rotisserie, charcoal grill and wood-fired ovens, all delivered in the style of upscale, sophisticated, urban dining.

Marcus has made various television appearances including BBC's Saturday Kitchen, Masterchef: The professionals, Celebrity Masterchef and Market Kitchen.

His talents have been recognized not only in London, but also on the world's stage where he represented UK gastronomy at leading events. Some of these events include the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Savour Tasmania in Hobart, and Indentita Golose in Milan, where he appeared as a guest speaker representing the "Under 30" rising stars of the UK.