Phil Thompson, chef and restaurateur, is the owner of THOMPSON St Albans. A well-loved and respected local figure in St Albans, he has lived in Hertfordshire since 2002.  He was recently the proud winner of the St Albans Chamber of Commerce Corporate Social Responsibility award in recognition of his charity work and accolades and achievements in the local community. Phil’s charity work includes 6-year sponsorship of OA Rugby, charity dinners for OLLIE Foundation and Rennie Grove hosted at THOMPSON St Albans, which have raised in excess of £6,000, Cooking Experience auction prizes at the St Albans Chamber of Commerce, and St George’s Day events in aid of charities Youth Talk, Counselling Foundation, Domestic Abuse Helpline, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and The Museums Trust, raising an average of £2,750 each time.