2 Times Sunday Bestseller, After 3 Years In Prison - Jon Watts

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Today, we’re joined by Jon Watts – better known to many as Chef Jon. Jon’s story is incredible: from serving time in a young offenders’ institute, where he became the first prisoner to complete all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, to working with Jamie Oliver (while still in prison), writing a Sunday Times bestselling cookbook, and appearing on national TV. We discuss his journey through prison, how cooking became a lifeline, and the work he’s doing now to inspire others leaving the system.

Useful Organisations:

Clink Charity - A charity reduces reoffending by training and rehabilitating prisoners through real-work experience in its restaurants, cafés, and gardens to help them build skills and employment opportunities after release.

Liberty Kitchen - A social enterprise that supports ex-offenders by providing culinary training and employment opportunities through its street food and catering projects, helping people rebuild their lives and reduce reoffending.

Food Behind Bars – Food education in prisons – improving food quality, cooking skills, growth and wellbeing

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