Tom Aikens shares what it takes to thrive within the world of high end dining.
Today’s guest discovered at the tender age of 13 that food wasn’t just something to eat—it was his calling. With guts, relentless drive, and unwavering passion, he became the youngest British chef ever to earn two Michelin stars at just 26.
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Andrew Wong Talks about what 2 Michelin stars really means and how he got there.
Today's guest is the wildly acclaimed second generation restauranteur, chef and anthropologist who has more than made his mark on the London food scene. Serving up 2 Michelin starred Asian cuisine at his Pimlico restaurant, his interpretation of Chinese dishes and high end dim sum is unrivalled….at the very least outside of Asia! His long standing commitment and depth of knowledge of Asian cuisines is a continual journey of exploration and one he is deeply passionate about and adamant to share. Follow along on his XO Sauced podcast where he delves deeper into his Chinese heritage or follow him on social media where hypnotic dim sum videos frequently graces the tiles. A regular on Saturday Kitchen and adored by his world class peers.
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Margot Henderson MBE talks about making her mark on the London food scene, the love of her life and big ambitions.
Today’s guest is one of the UK’s most revered female chefs. With an OBE to her name and a career spanning more than two decades, her classic, nose to tail approach to understated dining has been at the core of her longstanding success. Our guest's impact on London’s culinary landscape has been one that has drawn a steadfast and fervently loyal following to her east London institution Rochelle Canteen. Together with husband Fergus Henderson she has been a pioneer of a culinary movement over many decades that saw her champion an approach to high end dining that had previously not been seen within the London food scene. This seismic shift in how food was cooked, served and shared cemented both her and Fergus’ importance within food the world over. Eat at Rochelle canteen or have Arnold and Henderson cater your event and you’ll immediately understand the draw of her hearty food and what her team creates. Hailed the godmother of the London food scene and adored by her peers…Follow Margot HERE https://www.instagram.com/margotehenderson/Follow The Filling Podcast here for video clips from the interview plus we share how she whips up her go=to sarnie https://www.instagram.com/thefilling_podcast/Follow Anna Barnett to be sure you never miss an episode -https://www.instagram.com/anna__barnett/
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Chef Raymond Blanc OBE talks through his impact on the world of food and whips up the ultimate French baguette.
Today’s guest brings me to an achingly picturesque country pile in Oxfordshire. An enormously celebrated hotel, housing the renowned two Michelin starred restaurant Maison aux quat’saison which has retained its stars for 40 years and celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.Raymond's infectious passion, drive and attention to detail has seen many a great chef pass through his kitchens and go on to in turn to reach dizzy heights within the world of food. Landing on British soil in 1972, his 52 years in the industry has seen his aptitude for French gastronomy catapult him to fame. A whopping ten cookery books, numerous television shows, a two star restaurant and a chain of brasseries with over 40 sites across the uk are just some of his achievements! 2008 saw him receive an honorary OBE for his work promoting culinary excellence and raising awareness around the importance of healthy food. He currently resides as President of the sustainable restaurant association, something else he is truly passionate about. Follow Raymond Blanc OBE HEREFollow Anna Barnett HERE to see some behind the scenes sandwich making and wine drinking!
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Dominic Hamdy talks starting out in scotch eggs and his ever-expanding restaurant empire.
Dominic Hamdy started out by whipping up the best scotch egg in town, from market stalls to a wholesale business with the likes of Selfridges and Wholefoods as clients. Scotchtails didn’t in fact continue to scale but instead morphed into something much broader. First a Nordic inspired coffee shop on the Strand which was sold ahead of launching the enormously successful Crispin in Spitalfields. Think small plates, seasonal produce and an epic wine list of low intervention and natural wines. Many a chef collaboration helped cement its popularity and a further three restaurants have followed; Bar Crispin in Soho, Bistro Freddie in Shoreditch and Crispin at Studio Voltaire in Clapham. It's almost impossible to get a table currently. The fashion crowd are big fans as is just about everybody else! Follow Bistro Freddie HERE Follow Crispin HERE Follow Dominic Hamdy HERE And you can follow me Anna Barnett HERE
We all know the kitchen is where stuff happens. It’s there that we chew the fat, make life’s big decisions and, when no one’s watching, slurp straight from the tin. Join me, Anna Barnett, as I head into the kitchens of celebrity guests to swoon over the styling, discuss their career highs and lows, and get stuck in to some serious food chat.Each weekly episode ends with our guest showing us their strongest sandwich game - and very possibly the contents of their fridge!
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