Glen Elie graduated from Bournemouth College, where his talent was recognised early. He was awarded the accolade of most promising student of his year. On returning from 6 months industrial release in a 1 Michelin star restaurant in France, he was offered a position at the Chewton Glen prestigious hotel at the age of 17. Glen then went on to work for a total of three and half years in France at the following restaurants:

On returning to England, Glen worked for Albert Roux at Le Gavroche, 3 star Michelin restaurant in Mayfair, London. In 1990 Albert Roux then placed Glen at Hanbury Manor, Hertfordshire, where after only 2 years, he achieved 4 AA Rosettes for the Zodiac gourmet restaurant.

In 1998 Glen bought a run-down bistro in Truro, Cornwall, which, after just 4 months, he turned around and two years later sold for a considerable profit. After marrying his wife Christine, Glen returned to Dorset to start a family. His next challenge was then the brand new Harbour Heights Hotel, where he created an enviable reputation for fine dining and achieving 2 AA Rosettes after just one year.

Glen now divides his time between Twenty On The River Gastro Pub, his family and his business Tasty Publications.com