Sunday 29th June, just gone 3pm. I wanted to go out somewhere for lunch today that served really traditional British food. I asked around a lot to get the locals’ opinion, and the majority of them said the best place to go for tasty, traditional British food is St John, so this is where I went…[Read more]
8 Courses to Celebrate at Pollen St Social
Day 8 in London and my diary is clear, so what better way to celebrate than to have an 8 course tasting menu. Ryan – my head chef back home – recommended Pollen Street Social by Jason Atherton, and after looking it up online I knew this had to be on my agenda. I was…[Read more]
Street Feast – A Feast For the Senses
It’s 9pm Friday 27th June, day 7 of my London experience. This morning I got up early and headed out early to Devonshire Square where the second Airstream for Street Kitchen is based. I was very early so I went to the Banana Shack and had a carrot, ginger, beetroot, apple and celery juice. I’ve…[Read more]
From the Source – Billingsgate and Borough Markets
It’s Wednesday 25th June, day 5 of my trip, 10.30pm and I’ve just got home. What a massive day! So I was up early this morning to make it to Billingsgate bright and early. My visit was hosted by Barry, one of Chris Leftwich’s assistants. Chris is the Chief Inspector at Billingsgate and also the CEO…[Read more]
Technique and Tradition at the Fishmongers’ Hall
Day 3 – Monday June 23rd, was my first day of my first stage here in London, at the Fishmongers’ Company. As one of the most ancient of the City Guilds, they have spanned 700 years, adapting to the challenges of changing times, and withstanding catastrophic events like The Great Fire of London in 1666, and WWII. The…[Read more]