My name is Chi Keung Ng (CK). My culinary journey began at fourteen when I started a cooking apprenticeship at Jade Garden, a renowned restaurant owned by Maxim in Hong Kong. After four years of training there, I moved to the UK in 1982 to continue my studies in East London while also carrying on my advance training in Chinese cuisine.

In 1985, I moved to Northern Ireland where I worked and studied. At 24, I opened my first Chinese Takeaway, followed by three more takeaways and two restaurants over the next decade, all of which proved very successful. With 44 years in the catering industry, including 30 years running my own businesses, I've gained extensive experience and knowledge in various cuisines such as Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese and European...