Javier De La Hormaza was raised in Spain and arrived in Yorkshire in the late '90s, via a short sojourn in Australia. He developed his impressive culinary credentials through working as a chef in a number of prestigious kitchens, from hotels to Michelin star restaurants. He has experience of the managerial side of the hospitality trade too, giving him a real deep understanding of food, drink, and peoples' relationship with them both. We are delighted Javier is sharing his understanding and passion on our Tapas Cookery Course.

Javier's Spanish upbringing combined with his affinity to the Basque region underpins his strong passion to bring quality Spanish ingredients and recipes to as many people as possible. This dream is realised through his business Basco Fine Foods, which sells over 400 Spanish food and drink items - from Iberico ham to 100 year old Brandy - all hand-picked by Javier.