sentences:  From an early age, Sargeant's interest in food and cooking grew strongly, leading to his first work experience cooking in the kitchens of the Larkfield Priory Hotel in 1988.Having graduated from West Kent College in 1991, Sargeant landed his first professional job at Boodle's Gentleman's Club in St James, London working with Keith Podmore in 1991.During his early years as a professional chef, Mark also worked at several respected restaurants including the role of Chef de Partie at Read's Restaurant in Faversham.