Richard Bainbridge is the Chef Owner of Benedicts Restaurant in Norwich. With a background in classical cooking in Michelin-starred kitchens, several accolades bestowed on his restaurant and a regular on BBC favourites ‘Great British Menu’ and ‘Saturday Kitchen Live’, he is undoubtedly one of the UK’s finest British chefs.

In October 2022, Richard was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for his contribution to the arts, learning and public services from the University of East Anglia and City College Norwich.