James Sommerin

James Sommerin (born c. 1978 Welsh chef.

Early life Born in Caerleon,

After school he undertook formal cookery training. Sommerin's first full-time job cooking was as a commis chef at the Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel, Llangybi. Then, aged 16, he headed to the Farleyer House Hotel in Aberfeldy, Scotland, where he trained further under Richard Lyth, who gave him his under-stated French style.

In 2014 Sommerin launched Restaurant James Sommerin on the seafront at Penarth. It closed in July 2020 due to financial pressures resulting from the Covid-19 lockdown.

Later in 2020 Sommerin opened The Shed in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, a "rather cooler premises" in a reclaimed industrial shed, with less expensive food prices.

Television career Having been selected as one of the Chefs to Watch in 2008 by The Guardian, Sommerin represented Wales in the 2009 final of the BBC's Great British Menu, having beaten Stephen Terry.

Personal life Married to Louise, the couple live in Penarth and have three daughters.