From Hopwood Hall to Ramsay: Greater Manchester Chef Lands Senior Role at Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat

London / Rochdale — A 25-year-old chef from New Moston is proving that the path to culinary stardom starts in Greater Manchester. Holly Jackson has secured a prestigious senior position at one of Gordon Ramsay’s most high-profile London restaurants, just five years after honing her craft at Hopwood Hall College.

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Jackson is now serving as the Senior Pastry Chef de Partie at Lucky Cat, located at the iconic 22 Bishopsgate. Her journey from student to the upper echelons of the London food scene is now being shared with a global audience, as she features in the Netflix series Being Gordon Ramsay, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at the fiery chef’s latest ventures.

Local Roots, Global Ambition

Holly’s rise to the top began at Hopwood Hall College in Rochdale. During her time there, she completed a qualification in hospitality and catering, where she chose to specialise in patisserie and confectionery. Her talent was evident from the start. Jackson graduated with three distinctions and gained national recognition early on, placing third in the prestigious Young Pastry Chef of the Year competition in 2021.

A Stellar Career Path

After leaving Greater Manchester, Jackson quickly began building an impressive résumé in the capital. She started her London career as a pastry commis chef at the Hakkasan, before moving on to become a pastry demi chef de partie at the luxury Corinthia Hotel.

Prior to joining the Ramsay group, she held the distinguished title of Head Chocolatier at Fortnum & Mason, one of the UK’s most storied luxury brands.

As Holly Jackson continues to make her mark on the London dining scene, her story serves as a powerful reminder of the world-class training provided by Greater Manchester’s educational institutions and the heights that local talent can reach.