"I want to get Caribbean food its first Michelin star": the young-gun chef pushing boundaries in Peckham
Briefly

Nathaniel Mortley, a chef from south London, is redefining Caribbean food's image through his innovative cuisine and strong social media presence. Growing up in Peckham and overcoming personal challenges, including a prison sentence, Mortley's journey led him to win accolades, including a residency at The Greyhound pub. With a diverse heritage and a vision aimed at achieving Michelin star recognition for Caribbean cooking, he challenges the prevalent stereotypes about this cuisine, advocating for a greater appreciation and elevated representation in Britain.
British people think they know Caribbean food, but they think of it like Auntie food from a hole in the wall.
I want to be the person that takes Caribbean food and gets its first Michelin star.
Natty is a natural communicator. We share the same type of ADHD - the hyper-focus type.
Mortley's story and food have gained him an impressive social media presence, with almost 50,000 followers on Instagram and 30,000 on TikTok.
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