Interviews
Whether it’s spending 5 precious minutes reading our Q&As with famous chefs to discover their food loves and hates or pouring over in-depth chat with the owner of a gin brand, our Interviews section makes for a great afternoon read.
Five minutes with Ben Tish
We caught up with Ben Tish to find out what his first memories of food were and what his favourite dishes on the pub's menus are at the moment.
Five minutes with Shuko Oda
Specialising in udon noodles and dashi, the Koya restaurants have helped bring authentic Japanese dishes to Londoners, thanks to the expertise and knowledge of chef and co-owner Shuko Oda. We caught up with Shuko to find out how the restaurant is coping with the cost of living crisis and where they source their unique Japanese vegetables.
Five minutes with Cyril Lignac
To understand Cyril Lignac's profile in France, you need to think a Francophone, Michelin-lauded Jamie Oliver, and you're getting close. We caught up with Cyril to find out about his favourite ingredients and where he'd recommend eating in Paris.
Five minutes with Adriana Cavita
Adriana Cavita, opened her debut restaurant Cavita in Marleybone in 2022. The restaurant aims to celebrate and honour Mexican culture by staying true to the food of Adriana’s childhood, with dishes such as aguachiles, quesabirrias and tamales
Five minutes with Farokh Talati
We caught up with Farokh Talati, head chef at St. JOHN, to discover what it's like working at one of London's most iconic restaurants.
Five minutes with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones
Singer-songwriter Sophie and bassist Richard, who plays in band The Feeling, brightened up lockdown Friday nights with a series of discos live-streamed from their kitchen. Now, the couple have written a cookbook in the same spirit.
Five minutes with Gok Wan
DJ, stylist and presenter Gok Wan is also a food lover and grew up working in his dad’s Chinese restaurant. We caught up with him to hear about the first recipes he ever cooked and why he helped co-found the Golden Chopsticks Awards.
Five minutes with Spencer Metzger
Head chef at The Ritz London and Great British Menu winner, Spencer Metzger, talks about magic, favourite dishes, and his career-long mentor.
Five minutes with Romy Gill
Cookbook author and former restauranteur Romy Gill has, through determination and in her words, "1% luck", struck a path for herself which has seen her awarded an MBE for charity work, and make it on to the Today Show in America.
Five minutes with Honey & Co.’s Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer
Now in a new location in Bloomsbury, we caught up with Honey & Co. owners Itamar and Sarit to find out about the new restaurant and what their desert island food would be.
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