For Barry Vera, accomplished chef, author and dynamic television personality, his passion for food takes all forms. From a young age Barry has learned not only to enjoy food but to experiment, create, discover and most importantly share his passion for food with others.
Classically trained at Granville College in Sheffield and stages in France and London, Barry’s culinary journey has seen him working and building a wealth of experience and knowledge about food throughout the UK, France, Canada, South Africa, Australia and now back home in England.
Barry has worked as Head Chef in Michelin starred establishments and reputable fine dining restaurants such as Conran Restaurants, Le Pont de la Tour, Quaglinos & Cantina, Marco Pierre White’s Les Saveurs & MPW & The Waldorf in the UK as well as serving as Executive Chef at Blues Restaurant in Camps Bay and the Table Bay Hotel on the waterfront of Cape Town Harbour.
Barry is also the presenter and writer for the highly successful Feast television series in which Barry takes viewers on a culinary and cultural journey through exotic destinations. The series has proved very popular across the globe with it being aired in over 80 countries through independent television and the Discovery Channel.
Barry has released his second book ‘Feast Bazaar’ based on his journeys through India, Syria & Morocco. His first book 'The Home Cook' was a mix of his favourite recipes from the home.
Through his travel and mutual love of food, he met with Roger Payne the creative driving force behind the Shaka Zulu project – at which point London’s newest iconic restaurant, lounge and club was born!
