Rich was born 25/04/1977 in Bromley. Richard studied Catering Management at college and has been a Waiter, Head Waiter, Restaurant Manager and Chef for various restaurants including Downlands Restaurant and Hotel in Worthing,  The Bella Vista Restaurant in East Preston.and for a year at Restaurant Pueblo Picasso Urbanisation Don Juan Torreveieja Spain.

He also spent 2 years in travelling in New Zealand. His interests are Computers , Food and wine, Reading and Horse riding.