Chef Biographies
Andy Taylor was the co-founder of London-based French American street food pop-up, Le Bun. His latest restaurant, Carte Blanche, opened this summer on Hackney’s Mare Street.
Ben Shewry is the New Zealand chef owner of Melbourne restaurant, Attica. His food is influenced by native ingredients and cooking methods and his episode of Chef’s Table is one of our favourites.
Bo Bech is a Danish chef, TV personality and founder of the Copenhagen restaurant, Geist. His self-published book ‘In My Blood’ is out now. Bo sent all of his responses to our questions in capital letters, which made them read like they were being passionately shouted at us.
Clodagh McKenna Clodagh McKenna is a chef, food columnist, cookbook author and broadcaster. Her upcoming London suppers workshops will run from September.
Daniel Smith is the chef owner of The Fordwich Arms in Fordwich, Kent.
Dhruv Mittal is Founder and executive chef of DUM Biryani in London and alumnus of Le Cordon Bleu. DUM specialises in Hyderabadi Biryani, snacks and starters from the Andhra Pradesh region of India.
Ed Smith is an award-winning food writer, regularly contributing to the likes of the FT Weekend Magazine, The Guardian, The Telegraph and various other publications. His latest book, ‘The Borough Market Cookbook’ (Hodder & Stoughton) is out October 4.
Ellis Barrie is the Head Chef and owner of The Marram Grass in Anglesey, Wales. Ellis, who was born and raised in Liverpool, was a finalist on the 2017 edition of The Great British Menu.
Fergus Jackson is the founder of Brick House, a London-based sourdough bakery and cafe with locations in East Dulwich & Peckham Rye.
Gregory Marchand is the Chef Patron of Frenchie. The name of his restaurants comes from a nickname given to him by Jamie Oliver.
Ivan Tisdall- Downes is The head chef and co-founder of Native, based in London Bridge. Ivan previously worked with Dan Barber at New York’s Blue Hill Farm, his experiences inspired the foraged and seasonal menu at Native.
Karan Gokani is the director of Hoppers, a Sri Lankan restaurant based in both Soho and St. Christophers Place, London. The restaurant is named after the Sri Lankan rice and coconut pancake of the same name.
Kian Samyani is the Chef Founder of Berenjak, a Tehran-inspired persian restaurant opening in London’s Soho in October. Kian was previously a chef at Gymkhana and Brigadiers, both in London.
Matty Matheson is a chef, broadcaster and author. A former head chef at Toronto’s Parts & Labour and regular presenter on VICELAND, his debut cookbook ‘Matty Matheson: A Cookbook’ (Abrams) is out 9 October. We interviewed Matty in bed for this issue.
Merlin Labron-Johnson is the founding chef of both Portland and sister restaurant, Clipstone, both in London. He is also the executive chef of the fourth floor restaurant at The Conduit, in London’s Mayfair. Merlin is also currently the UK’s youngest Michelin Starred chef.
Michael Carr is the Chef Patron of Restaurant 92 in Harrogate.
Monica Galetti is the Chef Patron of the Mere restaurant in London. She is also a judge on Masterchef: The Professionals.
Nathan Outlaw sits atop an empire of restaurants specialising in seafood including his flagship site, Restaurant Nathan Outlaw. His latest book, ‘Nathan Outlaw’s Home Kitchen’ (Quadrille) is out now.
Neil Campbell is the Head Chef at Yottam Ottolenghi’s ROVI in London. Neil was formerly head chef of Bruno Loubet’s London restaurant, Grain Store.
Neil Rankin is the chef owner of Temper, a whole animal barbecue restaurant with sites in London’s Soho and Covent Garden. Neil’s swearing abilities remind us of a mellow Malcolm Tucker.
Nicholas Balfe is the Chef Founder at Brixton’s Salon restaurant and neighbouring Salon Wine Store. Nicholas’s latest restaurant, Levan, will open in Peckham in October.
Paul Ainsworth is chef-patron of Paul Ainsworth at No. 6 and Rojano’s in the Square, based in Padstow as well as owner of Padstow Townhouse. He was awarded a Michelin star in 2013 and holds 4 AA rosettes.
Ramael Scully is the chef owner of Scully, based in St James’s Market, London. He was previously the head chef at Yotam Ottolenghi’s Nopi, also in London.
Robin Gill is the chef director of The Dairy and Sorella, both based in Clapham, London. Robin’s latest book ‘Larder’ (Absolute Press) is out now.
Sam Buckley is the founder of Stockport-based, menuless restaurant, Where The Light Gets In.
Theo Randall is Chef Patron of Theo Randall at the InterContinental. Theo was previously awarded a Michelin star at The River Cafe in London.
Tom Anglesea is the Head Chef of The Laughing Heart, a London-based restaurant and natural wine bar.
Tommy Banks is chef owner of The Black Swan in Oldstead, North Yorkshire and Roots in York which opened in September. He is the youngest British chef to be awarded a Michelin star and is also pretty good at cricket.
