Darren Taylor

Currently

Darren Taylor is the Executive Chef for Arsenal Football Club's first team. He integrates culinary expertise with in-depth knowledge of sports nutrition, developed under the mentorship of Nick Broad, former Head of Sports Science and Nutrition at Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain.

Professional Career

Before joining Arsenal, Darren served as Executive Chef at Chelsea FC for nine years. During this time, he also acted as a personal chef for high-profile players such as John Terry, Eden Hazard, Frank Lampard, and others, catering to their daily nutritional needs with personalized menus.

Darren has been part of significant achievements in football, contributing to 5 FA Cup victories, 2 Premier League titles, 1 Europa League title, and the historic Champions League win in 2012 in Munich. Additionally, he has been involved in two Champions League finals.

Combining exceptional culinary skills with a deep understanding of nutritional science, Darren is a leader in high-performance dietary management in elite football.