So my amazing London adventure has come to an end. In just 24 days I’ve taken:6 flights53 trains 15 buses7 cabs I’ve worked 181 hoursPeeled 435 baby carrotsMade 268 quenellesMet 56 talented and passionate chefs AND had 1 experience of a lifetime. I want to thank all my mentors up to…[Read more]
Hibiscus London – A Fine Dining Lunch
Wednesday 9th July and halfway through my five day stage at Restaurant Ramsay. Unfortunately my lips have to stay sealed due to a confidentiality contract I signed upon arrival in the kitchen. I can however say that I was talking to Clare Smyth during service that evening (you know just casually chatting to Clare Smyth,…[Read more]
Simple Perfection at The Ledbury
On my last weekend in London, I had the pleasure of dining at two Michelin starred restaurant The Ledbury with Owain, part of the Ōra King team here in the UK and his lovely sister Rosa. What a treat! The Ledbury is a very small restaurant, with no bar or lounge, just focusing on the…[Read more]
A Taste of ‘Marcus’ at the Berkeley
The two Michelin starred ‘Marcus’ (formerly Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley) reopened in March 2014 following a stunning refurbishment. You can watch a short video on the refurbishment and reopening of ‘Marcus’ here… I have selected a few of my favourite dishes from the menu at ‘Marcus’, and I was even lucky enough to try some…[Read more]
My Week at the Berkeley
I arrived at ‘Marcus’ at the Berkeley on Monday the 30th of June. It was 7.30am and already the kitchen was humming with 15-20 chefs silently working away. I was greeted and taken care of by Cassie, a Chef de Partie of pastry. After getting changed, slowly and shyly I started my first shift in…[Read more]