Stephen Terry runs the Hardwick restaurant, near Abergavenny Celebrity chef Stephen Terry has denied allegations of sexual discrimination made against his restaurant.
Chloe Maisey, 19, from Merthyr, has made 21 allegations about working as a chef at the Hardwick, near Abergavenny.
Mr Terry told a hearing he was shocked after her mother called claiming Ms Maisey's keys were taken from her handbag, vacuum packed and put high up on a wall where she couldn't reach.
He said it could be hijinks and banter in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
Other allegations include Ms Maisey claiming she had an electric shock from a piece of kitchen equipment and that another chef had threatened to kill her.
Chloe Maisey has made 21 allegations about working as a chef at the Hardwick