Originally from Norwich, UK, Charles’s professional journey led him to some of the most renowned kitchens around the world, including two Michelin-starred Ynshire, Wales, UK, where he worked as a junior sous chef before moving to Asia to become the sous chef at Noi, a two Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong. Charles’s skill and innovative approach to cooking have seen him excel in these prestigious kitchens and earned him the title of Norfolk Chef of the Year 2018.

As head chef at Aulis Phuket, Charles is deeply committed to local Thai ingredients, working alongside executive chef Oli Marlow to champion Simon Rogan’s farm-to-table ethos, which centres around a deep respect and reverence for seasonality and local produce. Currently, an impressive 90% of the ingredients used are locally sourced, showcasing the restaurant’s commitment to its surroundings and supporting local growers and ingredients.