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Sarah Hayward is one of the hottest names in British cooking. Her meteoric rise from apprentice to head chef in under 10 years speaks for itself, and in 2023 her culinary accomplishment was recognised as she was crowned Michelin's Young Chef of the Year.

Most days Sarah can be found in the kitchen of The Coach in Marlow, a Michelin-starred gastropub owned by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and renowned for its creative and seasonal British cuisine.

Streamly spent the day with Sarah, finding out about the milestones, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her remarkable career.

Table Of Contents

Early life
Hayward shares her early experiences and influences.
Family life
Hear more about Hayward's strong connection with her family, including her younger brother who is following in her culinary footsteps.
Reflecting on the journey
Hayward recounts her career journey from her first kitchen role to her current position as Head Chef at The Coach. Her mentors Chef Tom Kerridge and Chef Warren Geraghty also reflect on her growth as a chef.
Message to the next generation
Sarah Hayward reflects on the importance of seizing opportunities and how her rapid career progression shaped by passion, hard work, and self-belief.
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