Interview with a Top Chef

Introduction to the Chef

The chef in question has a lot of love for Pizza Express, a restaurant chain where he has many beautiful memories. He usually gets an American pizza in a hot style, which is a safe and affordable option.

Favorite Foods and Products

Restaurant Chain

The chef’s favorite restaurant chain is Pizza Express. He loves the smell of freshly baked dough balls, which brings back nostalgic memories.

Supermarket Product

His favorite product from the supermarket is Maggi Liquid spice, which can be found in most large retailers. He puts it on everything, from fried rice to poached eggs, and even uses it as a base for a good sauce.

Cooking at Home

Simple Recipe

The chef’s simple recipe for cooking at home is a putanesca. He always has the ingredients at home, so he doesn’t usually need to go to the supermarket. The dish can be made with anchovies, capers, and canned tomatoes, and can be ready quickly.

Eating Out

Cheap Place to Eat

The chef’s preferred cheap place to eat is Dom’s Sub, where he can get a £10 sandwich. He thinks it’s a good value, with massive sandwiches filled to the edge.

Best City for Food

The best city in the world for food is Chiang Mai, Thailand. The food is cheap and delicious, and there’s a culture of people eating together and sharing food.

Restaurant Worth Blowing Out On

A restaurant in Great Britain worth blowing out on is Trinity in Clapham. The chef had one of the best meals of his life there, and many people agree that it should have two stars.

Food Opinions

Wine Choice

When it comes to choosing wine, the chef says to explore, ask questions, and ask what you like. The good stuff is out there.

Controversial Opinion

The chef’s controversial food opinion is that bacon doesn’t belong on burgers. He loves bacon sandwiches, but thinks it’s unnecessary on a good burger with high-quality beef.

Classic Dish He Doesn’t Like

A classic dish the chef doesn’t really like is smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. He loves them individually, but doesn’t think they come together well.

Career and Inspiration

Most Difficult Moment

The most difficult moment in the chef’s career was when his restaurant closed during Covid. It was a reality shock to go back to working long hours, and he had to think about whether this was the career for him.

Best Chef in the UK

The best chef in the UK, according to the chef, is Cynthia Shanmugalingam from Rambutan. He’s consistently amazed by what she does, and is a big fan of the food that comes from her kitchen.