Posts Tagged ‘In a nutshell’
In a Nutshell, Tim Maddams at the Scottish Game Fair: ‘If I wasn’t a chef I’d be a gardener, I love growing stuff’
Tim Maddams, formerly Head Chef at the River Cottage Canteen, grew up in Wiltshire. He cooked in professional kitchens with Fergus Henderson, Alistair Little, Marco Pierre White and Mark Hix before moving to Moray in 2020 where he continues teaching, cooking and consulting on ethical, sustainable local food. Tim will be attending this year’s Game…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell: Chef Francesco Ascrizzi, Sotto, Edinburgh
Born in Catanzaro, Calabria, Francesco Ascrizzi moved to Edinburgh in 2013 and has worked at some of Edinburgh’s best restaurants. He joined Sotto as head chef from its opening in 2024. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: Pappardelle with ‘Nduja and Straciatella takes me back to the smell of a ragu…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell: Calum Munro, Scorrybreac
Calum Munro may have recently appeared on the Great British Menu, but now his focus is back home in Skye on his own restaurant Scorrybreac as it opens for the season. Launched in 2013, the eatery is named after his parents’ home. He originally launched Scorrybreac in their front room, with Calum in the kitchen…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell: Chef Lewis Vimpany, Lyla
Just weeks after being awarded their first Michelin star, we caught up with Lyla’s head chef Lewis Vimpany to find out what he likes to cook at home, his go-to recipe book and the most he has paid for a meal. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: I wouldn’t say…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell: Fraser Cameron, The Globe Inn
The Globe Inn’s head chef Fraser Cameron on his favourite chefs, his go-to recipe books and the most he’s ever paid for a meal. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: Sea Bass Mi-Cuit, It is a dish that has grown with me over the years Describe your style of cuisine…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell: Paul Green, The Three Chimneys
Paul Green, head chef at The Three Chimneys on Skye on his love of fine dining, and why not tasting food is the biggest sin a chef can commit. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: I currently have it on the menu at The Three Chimneys, it features local langoustines…
Read MoreIn a nutshell, Chef Andrea Sendon Alonso: ‘The first time I tried to make Sourdough the birds didn’t even want to have a go at it’
Andrea Sendon Alonso was appointed new Restaurant Chef onboard Fingal Hotel in 2024 to lead its two AA Rosette restaurant in Edinburgh. Andrea is originally from Galicia in north-west Spain, which shares its fame with Scotland for the world’s finest quality seafood. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: Over the…
Read MoreIn a nutshell, Chef Roberta Hall McCarron: ‘I cook very simple, one pan wonders when I am at home’
Roberta Hall-McCarron spent the early part of her culinary career under the wing of Tom Kitchin. But since then she has gone on to carve a path of her own, opening her third restaurant, Ardfern, in Edinburgh earlier this year, following-on from her success with The Little Chartroom and Eleanore. What’s the closest thing…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell, Chef Michael Leathley: ‘Worcestershire sauce improves everything’
Tucked away on the shores of Loch Linnhe, The Pierhouse is one of Argyll’s most idyllic and romantic destinations, offering breathtaking views to the islands of Lismore and Mull. Head chef Michael Leathley talks to us about learning to play the piano, how cookbooks ignited his passion for food and the ones he still picks…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell, Chef Stuart Ralston: ‘My father ignited my passion for food as a youngster’
Stuart Ralston is regarded as one of the most talented and innovative chefs in the UK. He grew up in Glenrothes in a family of chefs, before moving to New York to work in Gordan Ramsay’s flagship two Michelin starred restaurant, The London Hotel. He has four restaurants in Edinburgh, Aizle, Noto, Tipo and Lyla,…
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