David Sharland
David Sharland – Famous Person Who Has Worked in Media
David Sharland is an esteemed media figure renowned for his skills as an accomplished journalist and photographer.
Born in 1928 and currently living in the United States, he boasts an estimated net worth of $400,000.
Early Life and Education
David Sharland was born and educated at Exeter Catering College before spending most of his professional career working for some of London’s prestigious hotels such as Hyde Park Hotel, Savoy Hotel and Park Lane Hotel.
He opened The Vineyard Restaurant near Newbury in 1998 before moving back to London as Executive Chef at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant.
He is also a devout Catholic and passionate food enthusiast. Since 2002, he has been part of the Youth Apostles Institute, currently serving as Catholic Campus Chaplain at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.
Professional Career
David Sharland has had an esteemed career in hospitality. He worked at some of the world’s finest hotels such as Savoy and Park Lane; today, he serves as Executive Chef at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Padstow.
He is highly esteemed within the food and drink community, known for his expertise on which wines, spirits, beers and other beverages should be featured on a dining plate. Furthermore, he boasts an impressive resume of charitable efforts.
He is a devout Catholic and passionate foodie. A keen observer of local dining scene, he excels at spotting hidden culinary gems he often shares his findings at dinner parties with fellow connoisseurs. Other interests of his include photography, music and video gaming.
Achievement and Honors
Chef david sharland has earned several accolades as both an accomplished chef and instructor. A graduate of Exeter Catering College, he has worked at high-profile London hotels like Savoy Hotel before moving into private cooking classes.
He has since been appointed Food and Kitchen Development Manager at Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate near St Ives. In this capacity he will oversee both of Carbis Bay’s restaurants; Sands Restaurant (awarded best restaurant of 2014) and Beach Club & Spa Restaurant.
In 2010, The Seafood Restaurant in Exeter was honored to receive the Train to Gain Employer of the Year Award by the South West Skills Awards. This accolade recognizes an employer who can demonstrate tangible benefits from workplace learning for their business, in this instance the Train to Gain Award was also one of the founding principles behind Cornwall’s Adopt a School programme.
Personal Life
Father David Sharland serves as Catholic Campus Chaplain at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Ordained in 1999 in the Diocese of Fall River, he has also been active as part of Arlington Virginia-based Youth Apostle Institute since 2002.
Father Sharland ministered at various parishes within the Diocese of Fall River as well as being appointed director of formation for community outreach efforts and college outreach programs.
His life was filled with loving relationships: Anne M, his sons Michael, Donna Booterbaugh and Dennis Sharland; daughters Deborah Beck and Deborah Shoemaker; grandchildren Linzie Robert Kathleen Matthew Shannon Courtney as well as Ashton and Carter (his great-grandchildren).
Croft co-wrote and produced several beloved BBC sitcoms alongside Jimmy Perry and Jeremy Lloyd, such as Dad’s Army, Are You Being Served?, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum and ‘Allo ‘Allo!
Net Worth
David Sharland is an English film producer and director. He reportedly boasts an estimated net worth of $3 Million.
He made his fortune through writing and producing BBC sitcoms like Dad’s Army, Are You Being Served?, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum and ‘Allo ‘Allo. Additionally he provided writing services for movies and television shows.
Sharland’s wife discovered his plan to list his company on the stock exchange as she filed for divorce; however, the case was eventually dismissed when the court ordered that she receive $15,000 a month as payment during any court dispute over him. Although active appointments in one company remain active while 15 have resigned; additionally two dissolved ones also bear his name.