# Great British Chefs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/great-british-chefs

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.greatbritishchefs.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 13, 2015)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Great British Chefs is an online platform dedicated to offering a wide variety of culinary content focused on British cuisine, featuring extensive recipes and cooking guides for both novice and experienced cooks.Great British Chefs, founded in 2010, operates from London, UK, providing a platform for culinary content that emphasizes British produce and recipes. The company underwent an acquisition of its assets by Food Publishing Limited in April 2020, though financial terms remained undisclosed. CEO Mark Bucknall has steered the company to innovate in the culinary space, contributing to the total amount raised of GBP 0.250 mn through various funding rounds, with a latest valuation of GBP 5.700 mn.Great British Chefs specializes in providing a diverse range of culinary content, focusing primarily on noodle recipes and seasonal British produce. Their offerings include an extensive collection of recipes ranging from chilled soba noodles to hearty homemade ramen, aimed at both novice and experienced chefs. Additionally, they feature instructional guides that enhance cooking skills, catering to food enthusiasts, professional chefs, and home cooks in markets such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America.In the most recent fiscal year, Great British Chefs reported revenue of GBP 1,562,523.90, with an EBITDA amount of GBP 114,450. Revenue generation primarily stems from partnerships with food brands and direct-to-consumer transactions, allowing access to recipes and cooking guides.Great British Chefs plans to expand its culinary offerings with new products targeted for release in upcoming quarters, though specific dates are not yet disclosed. They aim to penetrate new geographical markets, specifically targeting Europe and North America for expansion by the end of 2024. The recent funding round of GBP 0.250 mn will support these initiatives, facilitating further content development and market outreach. The acquisition by Food Publishing Limited in April 2020 is also expected to enhance their capabilities and broaden their market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 13, 2015, $2.4M — Bestport Private Equity, Wild Blue Cohort

## Investors

- Bestport Private Equity (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bestport-private-equity) — Seed
- Wild Blue Cohort — Seed