James Tagg is Executive Chef for Manchester United FC. Scottish-born, Tagg’s globetrotting 35 year career in the catering industry has seen him working through the kitchen brigade ranks, predominantly working within the contract catering sector. With time spent in hotels in the UK, South Africa and Australia, he has also carried out consultancy work with a prominent restaurateur in his hometown of Glasgow. He lectured for three years in further education before returning to the tools traveling the country as business development chef for contract caterers. Tagg was appointed as Executive Chef at Manchester United in January 2011, since then he has established relationships with local colleges in Manchester to develop those looking for a career in the hospitality industry.