An evening with Jon Watts at The Clink Restaurant, HMP Brixton

We are hugely excited and privileged to announce that Jon Watts will be joining us for a very special evening on Thursday 9 October!

Jon will be working alongside our students and staff on an unforgettable menu inspired by his best-selling cookery books, as well as talking about his remarkable journey.

A little about Jon:

Jon Watts is a professional chef, recipe creator, and influential social media chef. His first book with Bloomsbury, Speedy Weeknight Meals, was a no.1 Sunday Times bestseller on launch.

After getting into serious trouble as a teenager, Jon was sentenced to six and a half years in a young offenders’ institute. He was determined not to fall into the vicious cycle of reoffending, so he took on every opportunity he could to learn and develop. He picked up cooking and was the first person in custody to achieve all three Duke of Edinburgh awards. After leaving, he secured a job at one of Jamie Oliver’s restaurants before embarking on his own projects. Jon has gained national exposure through his social media profile and TV appearances. Away from cooking, Jon uses his story to inspire a range of audiences, from businesses to at-risk young people. @jonwatts88

Your ticket will include a delicious, multi-course meal and mocktail, prepared by our students in training. You also have the option to add a signed book to your order, which you will receive on the night.

The Clink runs innovative training programmes inside UK prisons and also in the community, offering participants professional qualifications, real-world experience, and structured support to secure employment after release.

The Clink at HMP Brixton is open to the public and staffed by students working towards hospitality careers as part of their rehabilitation.

We are so grateful to Jon for his time and passion for what promises to be a truly memorable evening.

All proceeds from the event will go towards The Clink's work to reduce re-offending.