Initially training as an electrical engineer, Anthony moved into domestic appliance repairs as a white goods field service engineer for Comet, working on cutting edge technology such as halogen, microwave and induction cookers.
Following this, Anthony joined the Gerard Gamble Group and became a technical manager, trouble-shooting obscure faults and taking responsibility for training engineers nationwide for their gas qualifications and specialised equipment repairs. In particular, he worked with Garland, Frymaster and Houno products, as well as pressure boilers and ware-washing equipment. Anthony also assisted in developing containerised kitchens, where complete commercial kitchens were fitted into modified sea containers capable of being transported by lorry, providing temporary cooking facilities.