Chris Nelson

Chris is an expert in plant-based cuisine. He has over four years of experience as lead chef at a fully vegan establishment in Windsor, following his qualification as a Vegan Natural Chef from the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. He went on to further hone his culinary skills under leading figures in the plant-based movement, including Bettina Campolucci Bordi and Tora Olsson, deepening his understanding of nutritional balance, portioning, and advanced techniques using molecular gastronomy. He now works as a freelance plant-based chef under his brand, Degrees C. ‍With a detail-oriented mindset and creative flair, Chris has developed more than 500 bespoke dishes across retreats, private events, supper clubs, restaurants, and festivals. His food is rooted in seasonality, nutritional balance, and global inspiration, shaped in part by his background as a secondary school geography teacher with a strong focus on sustainability. Alongside retreat and corporate catering, Chris also offers consultancy services to help food businesses elevate their plant-based menu options. His clients love that his menus are tailored to their vision, offer versatility, and, perhaps most importantly, deliver big on flavour!