Ciara Fegan
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Passionate chef with a background in the arts, blending creativity and culinary skill in every dish. I’ve been cooking for as long as I can remember, and have built years of experience in both home and professional kitchens. I’m confident preparing daily meals, dinner parties, and special events. My approach to food is rooted in elegance and elevated simplicity, with high-quality, seasonal produce and nutrition at the heart of every dish. I believe food is one of life’s great pleasures, and I’m always experimenting, evolving, and striving to inspire through my cooking. I’m very happy to collaborate and tailor every menu to suit my clients’ tastes and needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef de Partie
Toklas
London, United Kingdom
08 2024 - Current
- Hard-working member of a fast paced busy and dynamic kitchen, participating in food preparation, service and events
- Plated and prepared food for high end clients including events for Levis, Loewe, Vogue as well as preparing meals for internationally acclaimed food critics and writers from institutions such as The Financial Times, The Times and The Courthauld
- Worked with some of Europe's best suppliers of olive oil, wine and citrus. Participating in tastings and visits to farms.
- Participated in daily kitchen operations, preparing for smoother service during busy periods where covers can reach up to 200 people later in the week.
- Improved presentation of dishes by incorporating innovative plating techniques.
- Prepared sauces, stocks and soups whilst following traditional recipes.
- Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
Home cook
Private
London, United Kingdom
01 2022 - Current
- Throughout my bachelors degree, I worked part-time in several homes in both London and Paris, cooking nutritional family meals
- I prepared delicious, healthy and thoughtfully planned meals
- Organised pantry, refrigerated and frozen food, insuring effective rotation of home food supplies and limited wastage
- Took charge of food shopping, from organising the logistics of ordering food, picking up supplies at local markets or specific shops where clients preferred to get their produce from
- Prepped meals appropriate for reheating or eating later
- Worked with strict hygiene standards
Education
Bachelor Degree - Harp performance
Royal College of Music
London 09.2019 - 09.2024
A Levels - 3 A levels
Sacred Heart High School
GCSE’s - 10 GCSE’s A*-B
Sacred Heart High School
Skills
Professional
- Trained in food safety
- Trained in vegetable cutting
- Trained in pastry
- Food presentation and plating proficiency
- Good understanding and interest in nutrition
Personal
- Positive mental attitude
- Reliable and punctual
- Skilled communicator
Timeline
Bachelor Degree - Harp performance
Royal College of Music
09.2019 - 09.2024
Chef de Partie
Toklas
08 2024 - Current
Home cook
Private
01 2022 - Current
A Levels - 3 A levels
Sacred Heart High School
GCSE’s - 10 GCSE’s A*-B
Sacred Heart High School
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