Growing up on the family farm in Ashurst, West Sussex; Dave enjoyed helping his dad take care of their land and animals. In his early 20's he enjoyed a career as a chef, cooking in wonderful establishments like the Crown & Dial Post in the picturesque Sussex countryside. 

With a keen interest in cooking meats, he explored the traditional processes of classical butchery, enjoying the art of curing and learning how to spice and season charcuterie to create delicious flavour profiles.