Twenty exceptional chefs share the secrets of the four extraordinary dishes that tell the story of their lives, from childhood challenges to the peak of culinary fame.
Owner and founder of the Mexican eatery Wahacca, Thomasina Miers shares her four greatest dishes. The Paris Brest with Praline filling that reminds her of the profiteroles she loved to cook as a child, the dish that changed the course of her life and saw her crowned MasterChef winner, and Chicken and Hazelnut filled Ravioli with a Sage Butter.
Owner and founder of the Mexican eatery Wahacca, Thomasina Miers shares her four greatest dishes. The Paris Brest with Praline filling that reminds her of the profiteroles she loved to cook as a child, the dish that changed the course of her life and saw her crowned MasterChef winner, and Chicken and Hazelnut filled Ravioli with a Sage Butter.
One of the UK's most revered chefs Michael Caines cooks his four greatest dishes. A classic Apple Tart with beautifully flaky pastry, Braised Turbot with a Chive Butter Sauce from his days training under Raymond Blanc and two of his signature dishes, Beef in a rich Red Wine Sauce and a beautifully light Pistachio Soufflé.
One of the UK's most revered chefs Michael Caines cooks his four greatest dishes. A classic Apple Tart with beautifully flaky pastry, Braised Turbot with a Chive Butter Sauce from his days training under Raymond Blanc and two of his signature dishes, Beef in a rich Red Wine Sauce and a beautifully light Pistachio Soufflé.
Chef Theo Randall, who specialises in Italian cuisine and was head chef at the world renowned River Café for nearly 20 years is cooking his four greatest dishes and sharing why they're so important. His Apple Pie that saw him win a baking competition as a child, the Squab Pigeon on Fried Bread that he developed whilst working in America, and his show-stopping Rotolo di Spinachi.
Chef Theo Randall, who specialises in Italian cuisine and was head chef at the world renowned River Café for nearly 20 years is cooking his four greatest dishes and sharing why they're so important. His Apple Pie that saw him win a baking competition as a child, the Squab Pigeon on Fried Bread that he developed whilst working in America, and his show-stopping Rotolo di Spinachi.
Samoa born chef Monica Galetti takes us through the four dishes that have shaped her life and career. On the menu is a traditional Samoan dish of Raw Fish with Coconut Milk, the Scallops Saint Jacques taught to her by mentor and friend Michel Roux Jr, her innovative Toffee Pop and Hokey Pokey dessert.
Samoa born chef Monica Galetti takes us through the four dishes that have shaped her life and career. On the menu is a traditional Samoan dish of Raw Fish with Coconut Milk, the Scallops Saint Jacques taught to her by mentor and friend Michel Roux Jr, her innovative Toffee Pop and Hokey Pokey dessert.
Chef and cookery teacher Rosemary Shrager takes us through her four greatest dishes. Paying tribute to her mentors with her delicate and crisp Tuille Biscuit with Mango Ice Cream and the Quail Breasts with Chicken Mousse. Recreating a dish from a childhood food memory, it's her mother's Cod with Banana and, to finish, it's her signature Chicken and Potato Pie.
Chef and cookery teacher Rosemary Shrager takes us through her four greatest dishes. Paying tribute to her mentors with her delicate and crisp Tuille Biscuit with Mango Ice Cream and the Quail Breasts with Chicken Mousse. Recreating a dish from a childhood food memory, it's her mother's Cod with Banana and, to finish, it's her signature Chicken and Potato Pie.
Indian chef Atul Kochhar's four greatest dishes are all inspired by his family and the recipes that his mother and father cooked for him as a child. His mother's Daal that takes him back to the bubbling pots of lentils he grew up with, his dad's Stuffed Aubergine Steaks pay homage to the man who he credits with making him the chef he is today.
Indian chef Atul Kochhar's four greatest dishes are all inspired by his family and the recipes that his mother and father cooked for him as a child. His mother's Daal that takes him back to the bubbling pots of lentils he grew up with, his dad's Stuffed Aubergine Steaks pay homage to the man who he credits with making him the chef he is today.
Critically acclaimed chef Tetsuya Wakuda is famous worldwide and cooks his four greatest dishes. The Japanese fried Chicken that his mother used to make and he says he could eat at any time of the day or night, his Slow Roasted Rouget with Buckwheat Dressing that reflects his time training in Australia and his love for fishing.
Critically acclaimed chef Tetsuya Wakuda is famous worldwide and cooks his four greatest dishes. The Japanese fried Chicken that his mother used to make and he says he could eat at any time of the day or night, his Slow Roasted Rouget with Buckwheat Dressing that reflects his time training in Australia and his love for fishing.
Michelin starred and acclaimed Scottish chef Tom Kitchin will be cooking his four greatest dishes. His take on his mum's homely Steak and Kidney Pie with Bone Marrow. The dish that put him on the map and helped earn him a Michelin star, Rolled Pigs Head with Langoustines.
Michelin starred and acclaimed Scottish chef Tom Kitchin will be cooking his four greatest dishes. His take on his mum's homely Steak and Kidney Pie with Bone Marrow. The dish that put him on the map and helped earn him a Michelin star, Rolled Pigs Head with Langoustines.
Two star chef Daniel Clifford cooks the four dishes that mean the most. From the first recipe that made him fall in love with food, his Nan's Cheese Scones, the Mushroom Risotto he was taught by a former mentor that helped him understand his capabilities as a chef, and his Scallops with Truffle and Green Apple that has been on his restaurant menu since day one.
Two star chef Daniel Clifford cooks the four dishes that mean the most. From the first recipe that made him fall in love with food, his Nan's Cheese Scones, the Mushroom Risotto he was taught by a former mentor that helped him understand his capabilities as a chef, and his Scallops with Truffle and Green Apple that has been on his restaurant menu since day one.
Chef Richard Bainbridge cooks the four dishes that have made him the chef he is today, his modern take on his mum's the classic Prawn Cocktail, his Whole Roasted Quail that reminds him of the family roast dinners of his childhood, his perfect dessert:a classic Lemon Tart.
Chef Richard Bainbridge cooks the four dishes that have made him the chef he is today, his modern take on his mum's the classic Prawn Cocktail, his Whole Roasted Quail that reminds him of the family roast dinners of his childhood, his perfect dessert:a classic Lemon Tart.
Australian born chef David Thompson has devoted his life to mastering authentic Thai cuisine and shares his four greatest dishes which include a Thai Sour Orange Curry and Yam Pak, a fruit and vegetable salad that is layered with flavours and perfectly balanced.
Australian born chef David Thompson has devoted his life to mastering authentic Thai cuisine and shares his four greatest dishes which include a Thai Sour Orange Curry and Yam Pak, a fruit and vegetable salad that is layered with flavours and perfectly balanced.
Strongly influenced by her Italian family, Michelin starred Angela Hartnett shows us her four greatest dishes: the fresh Anolini she makes every year for Christmas, her mother's speciality Lemon Meringue Pie, a Crispy Sweetbread dish she learnt from mentor Gordon Ramsey.
Strongly influenced by her Italian family, Michelin starred Angela Hartnett shows us her four greatest dishes: the fresh Anolini she makes every year for Christmas, her mother's speciality Lemon Meringue Pie, a Crispy Sweetbread dish she learnt from mentor Gordon Ramsey.
Two Michelin starred chef Nathan Outlaw shows us his four greatest dishes and shares the stories that make these recipes so special to him. From his childhood favourites that are still a treat today, Toad in the Hole and Sherry Trifle, to his favourite all time fish dish, Fish and Chips and finally a Lobster Risotto.
Two Michelin starred chef Nathan Outlaw shows us his four greatest dishes and shares the stories that make these recipes so special to him. From his childhood favourites that are still a treat today, Toad in the Hole and Sherry Trifle, to his favourite all time fish dish, Fish and Chips and finally a Lobster Risotto.
Modern master of French cuisine,Michel Roux Jr takes us on a journey through food as he cooks his four greatest dishes. The childhood classic his mum used to make, Griddled Veal Tongue and Sautéed Potatoes. Plus, a homage to his mentor Alain Chapel.
Modern master of French cuisine,Michel Roux Jr takes us on a journey through food as he cooks his four greatest dishes. The childhood classic his mum used to make, Griddled Veal Tongue and Sautéed Potatoes. Plus, a homage to his mentor Alain Chapel.
Italian born chef Giorgio Locatelli is recognised as bringing high-end Italian cuisine to the UK and his four greatest dishes reflect his progression. He demonstrates the Blackberry and Yoghurt dessert that reminds him of picking berries in Northern Italy as a child, and Parpadelle with Broad Bean Puree inspired by his training in France.
Italian born chef Giorgio Locatelli is recognised as bringing high-end Italian cuisine to the UK and his four greatest dishes reflect his progression. He demonstrates the Blackberry and Yoghurt dessert that reminds him of picking berries in Northern Italy as a child, and Parpadelle with Broad Bean Puree inspired by his training in France.
The king of Caribbean cuisine in the UK, Levi Roots brings sunshine to the kitchen with his four greatest dishes. Cooking his childhood favourites from Jamaica, on the menu is the national dish, Ackee and Salt Fish, plus a succulent slow cooked Goat Curry.
The king of Caribbean cuisine in the UK, Levi Roots brings sunshine to the kitchen with his four greatest dishes. Cooking his childhood favourites from Jamaica, on the menu is the national dish, Ackee and Salt Fish, plus a succulent slow cooked Goat Curry.
Rising star on the London restaurant scene, Ollie Dabbous shares his four greatest dishes. His Flatbreads with Sesame Labne and Pickled Vegetables reminds him of the roadside flatbreads he would eat whilst growing up in Kuwait.
Rising star on the London restaurant scene, Ollie Dabbous shares his four greatest dishes. His Flatbreads with Sesame Labne and Pickled Vegetables reminds him of the roadside flatbreads he would eat whilst growing up in Kuwait.
Ground breaking British chef,Tom Kerridge, takes us through his four greatest dishes starting with his famous Smoked Haddock Omelette that's been on his menu since he first opened his restaurant, the Salt Cod Scotch Egg that helped win him a second Michelin star and more.
Ground breaking British chef,Tom Kerridge, takes us through his four greatest dishes starting with his famous Smoked Haddock Omelette that's been on his menu since he first opened his restaurant, the Salt Cod Scotch Egg that helped win him a second Michelin star and more.
Australian born Bill Granger has been hailed the king of brunch. He cooks his four greatest dishes and delves into the stories behind each. Credited with inventing Avocado on Toast and famed for his extra special Scrambled Eggs, he cooks both, revealing the secrets to their success. Inspired by his travels in Thailand his Ricotta Hotcakes had to make the list.
Australian born Bill Granger has been hailed the king of brunch. He cooks his four greatest dishes and delves into the stories behind each. Credited with inventing Avocado on Toast and famed for his extra special Scrambled Eggs, he cooks both, revealing the secrets to their success. Inspired by his travels in Thailand his Ricotta Hotcakes had to make the list.
World renowned chef and entrepreneur Prue Leith makes four of her greatest dishes and reveals the amazing stories behind each. Starting with her mother's Passionfruit Cream, an eye catching Parsnip and Watercress Soup from her catering days.
World renowned chef and entrepreneur Prue Leith makes four of her greatest dishes and reveals the amazing stories behind each. Starting with her mother's Passionfruit Cream, an eye catching Parsnip and Watercress Soup from her catering days.
Twenty exceptional chefs share the secrets of the four extraordinary dishes that tell the story of their lives, from childhood challenges to the peak of culinary fame.
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