Person    | Male  Born 14/12/1969 

Julian Metcalfe

Categories: Commerce, Food & Drink

Co-founder of Pret a Manger with Sinclair Beecham, who he met at the Polytechnic of Central London. Also founded the itsu chain of Asian-inspired restaurants.

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Julian Metcalfe

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Pret a Manger - first

The first Pret a Manger shop and kitchen was opened near here by Julian Metca...

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