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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
Which two would you choose as your favourite and least favourite chef from list below 
Gordon Ramsey
Jamie Oliver
Nigela Lawson
Merry Berry
Ainsley Harriott
Michel Roux Jr
Delia Smith
Heston Blumenthal
Raymond Blanc
Rick Stein
Rosemary Shrager
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall |
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over a year ago
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Gordon Ramsey: twat
Jamie Oliver: am told he's not as big a dick as he seems but...
Nigela Lawson: creepy
Merry Berry: irritating
Ainsley Harriott: legend
Michel Roux Jr: dunno
Delia Smith: still alive?
Heston Blumenthal: I like watching his stuff but wouldn't eat it
Raymond Blanc: dunno
Rick Stein: dunno
Rosemary Shrager: dunno
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: interesting but too meaty
None of them are my favourite. |
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over a year ago
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Nigella is my fave, I did proper fan-girl when I met her a few years back, everything she cooks looks amazing.
Least fave, toss up between Mary Berry and Ainsley Harriet
Aware it’s sacrilege saying that about Mary and it’s nothing to do with my failed attempts to get on bake off, I loved her in that but her own programmes have me switching off. |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
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"You forgot Angela Hartnett and Monica Galetti, both accomplished chefs, whom I'd recommend.
Take out Gordon Ramsey."
Yes you are right. Angela is rather good. Don't know much about Monica apart from her Masterchef input. |
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over a year ago
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Gotta say Ainsley is my favourite, i fucking love all the innuendos he drops with cheeky smile and look in his eye. I bet hes a real filthy bastard 
Least is probably Heston, he kinda bores me |
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"James Martin in my bed please
Yes, very good but uses a lot of butter
I am not interested in his cooking skills 
Not quite sure but for some reason this reminded me of the Last Tango in Paris "
Two old farts ? |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"James Martin in my bed please
Yes, very good but uses a lot of butter
I am not interested in his cooking skills
Not quite sure but for some reason this reminded me of the Last Tango in Paris
Two old farts ? "
More like something to do with the butter if I remember well |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Where is Uncle Ben on the list ????
Seriously though I would say Heston only as his Fat Duck restaurant is pretty close to where I live. Not that I have ever dined there. |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
I would live Rick Stein to do my starter - famous for his seafood and I love fish,
James Martin for my main - his roasts and yorkshires are amazing and
Nigella for my desert - her puds are legendary and finger licking good
My least favourite would probably be Gordon as I wouldn't dare complain if I didn't like anything |
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Gordon Ramsey - like his food, ok
Jamie Oliver - disappointed on both occasions
Nigela Lawson - works magic with anything
Merry Berry - not really into sweets
Ainsley Harriott - he’d be great fun esp if catering dinner at your home
Michel Roux Jr -??
Delia Smith - Meh, too bland
Heston Blumenthal - LOVE!!!
Raymond Blanc - pretty good overall
Rick Stein - would love to try, thinking about ordering the lobster box for Xmas
Rosemary Shrager - ??
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall - wasn’t able to get a booking but would love to try as looks wholesome and local. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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raymond blanc, a very good friend of mine and a pleasure to cook with.
I cant understand why jamie oliver is on that list of he even gets air time, his resturants are utter shit, his recipes aare crap and as for his chef's skills he has none hes a absolute fraud.  |
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Michel roux jr is the only one I would class a real chef out of that list to be honest. Most are glorified cooks. But nether less I love michel roux jr and his dad.
Least I would say Rosemary shrager (cook) and Rick stein because he just irritates me |
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"You forgot Angela Hartnett and Monica Galetti, both accomplished chefs, whom I'd recommend.
Take out Gordon Ramsey."
What is the Monica suggestion driven by? Seeing her on the telly? What has she done in terms of cooking compared to someone like Clare Smith, for example? |
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"Michel roux jr is the only one I would class a real chef out of that list to be honest. Most are glorified cooks. But nether less I love michel roux jr and his dad.
Least I would say Rosemary shrager (cook) and Rick stein because he just irritates me "
Ramsay had 3 Michelin stars in his 20’s. Not everybody’s cup of tea, but an outstanding chef. And he has developed tons of other excellent chefs.
Roux jnr is very good, but the waterside inn is unimaginative, turning the handle on a well-worn routine. It’s beautiful, I love it and go there several times a year, but I see no basis for heralding roux Jnr as world class out of that list.
200 yards away, however, Heston is. I prefer the waterside inn as an overall experience, but heston’s food is far better. |
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"raymond blanc, a very good friend of mine and a pleasure to cook with.
I cant understand why jamie oliver is on that list of he even gets air time, his resturants are utter shit, his recipes aare crap and as for his chef's skills he has none hes a absolute fraud. "
Yes. Jamie is not in the same league as many in that list. Or many that aren’t, like Clare smith or Nathan outlaw. |
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Gordon Ramsey: twat
Jamie Oliver: am told he's not as big a dick as he seems but...
Nigela Lawson: creepy
Merry Berry: irritating
Ainsley Harriott: legend
Michel Roux Jr: dunno
Delia Smith: still alive?
Heston Blumenthal: I like watching his stuff but wouldn't eat it
Raymond Blanc: dunno
Rick Stein: dunno
Rosemary Shrager: dunno
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: interesting but too meaty
None of them are my favourite."
Who is your favourite then? |
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"I would live Rick Stein to do my starter - famous for his seafood and I love fish,
James Martin for my main - his roasts and yorkshires are amazing and
Nigella for my desert - her puds are legendary and finger licking good
My least favourite would probably be Gordon as I wouldn't dare complain if I didn't like anything "
Ramsay? Nah, he’s a pussycat in real life. Have met him many times, been in several of his kitchens, and the food news is that you wouldn’t need to complain about anything.
He has a great sense of humour and huge energy for talking about food and restaurants ... spent hours talking to him once and the entire time it was him pumping me for information and thoughts in restaurants I had been to. |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
Just to clarify, that the original list was not particular favourites or top chefs or anything like that. Just the start of a conversation about chefs and as a foodie I am glad is generating interest and comments about other brilliant chefs as well as those on the list. |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"I would live Rick Stein to do my starter - famous for his seafood and I love fish,
James Martin for my main - his roasts and yorkshires are amazing and
Nigella for my desert - her puds are legendary and finger licking good
My least favourite would probably be Gordon as I wouldn't dare complain if I didn't like anything
Ramsay? Nah, he’s a pussycat in real life. Have met him many times, been in several of his kitchens, and the food news is that you wouldn’t need to complain about anything.
He has a great sense of humour and huge energy for talking about food and restaurants ... spent hours talking to him once and the entire time it was him pumping me for information and thoughts in restaurants I had been to. "
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"Monica Galletti is kick ass and has risen to the top in a male dominated profession. She’s amazing! "
She is a great chef, I have met her a few times and she has cooked for me. But I would choose Clare smith ahead of her, having left the equivalent position at Ramsay’s main restaurant and earned her own stars.
Unless I’ve missed it, I’m not seeing many em ruins of Marcus wareing, and that didn’t surprise me. I went to Marcus and it was ok, but nothing special.
Most disappointing experience was the Hand and Flowers though, (kerridge), really poor from start to finish and absolutely no idea how it got 2 stars. |
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"Just to clarify, that the original list was not particular favourites or top chefs or anything like that. Just the start of a conversation about chefs and as a foodie I am glad is generating interest and comments about other brilliant chefs as well as those on the list. "
Understood, and it’s a list of people that most of us will know from tv rather than being the best in the business.
There’s tons of gems out there that are way better than most on the list, but much fewer people will know them because they are not on tv.
For example, in padstow, the best known chef would clearly be Rick stein, but Paul ainsworth is much higher standard. |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"Just to clarify, that the original list was not particular favourites or top chefs or anything like that. Just the start of a conversation about chefs and as a foodie I am glad is generating interest and comments about other brilliant chefs as well as those on the list.
Understood, and it’s a list of people that most of us will know from tv rather than being the best in the business.
There’s tons of gems out there that are way better than most on the list, but much fewer people will know them because they are not on tv.
For example, in padstow, the best known chef would clearly be Rick stein, but Paul ainsworth is much higher standard. "
Thank you for that and yes I rate Paul highly too! |
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"Just to clarify, that the original list was not particular favourites or top chefs or anything like that. Just the start of a conversation about chefs and as a foodie I am glad is generating interest and comments about other brilliant chefs as well as those on the list.
Understood, and it’s a list of people that most of us will know from tv rather than being the best in the business.
There’s tons of gems out there that are way better than most on the list, but much fewer people will know them because they are not on tv.
For example, in padstow, the best known chef would clearly be Rick stein, but Paul ainsworth is much higher standard.
Thank you for that and yes I rate Paul highly too!"
.. if only it was easier to get a table at ainsworth’s! It’s not even easy to get a table at his pub in Rock. When I was there last summer, Ramsay turned up for dinner at the Mariner’s (the pub in Rock), with the beckhams. Ainsworth had worked for Ramsay for several years. |
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"Michel roux jr is the only one I would class a real chef out of that list to be honest. Most are glorified cooks. But nether less I love michel roux jr and his dad.
Least I would say Rosemary shrager (cook) and Rick stein because he just irritates me
Ramsay had 3 Michelin stars in his 20’s. Not everybody’s cup of tea, but an outstanding chef. And he has developed tons of other excellent chefs.
Roux jnr is very good, but the waterside inn is unimaginative, turning the handle on a well-worn routine. It’s beautiful, I love it and go there several times a year, but I see no basis for heralding roux Jnr as world class out of that list.
200 yards away, however, Heston is. I prefer the waterside inn as an overall experience, but heston’s food is far better. "
So the question was who is your favourites I answered the question who MY favourite is and MY favourite is michel roux jnr so please don’t pick apart MY choices thanks ! |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"Just to clarify, that the original list was not particular favourites or top chefs or anything like that. Just the start of a conversation about chefs and as a foodie I am glad is generating interest and comments about other brilliant chefs as well as those on the list.
Understood, and it’s a list of people that most of us will know from tv rather than being the best in the business.
There’s tons of gems out there that are way better than most on the list, but much fewer people will know them because they are not on tv.
For example, in padstow, the best known chef would clearly be Rick stein, but Paul ainsworth is much higher standard.
Thank you for that and yes I rate Paul highly too!
.. if only it was easier to get a table at ainsworth’s! It’s not even easy to get a table at his pub in Rock. When I was there last summer, Ramsay turned up for dinner at the Mariner’s (the pub in Rock), with the beckhams. Ainsworth had worked for Ramsay for several years. "
Friends lived nearby and were able to book a couple of times when I was visiting but they definitely had to plan ahead. It was worth it though and had a great time. Personally, I must admit that I am not too fond on too much planning ahead for a meal unless it's for something special and more than just my curiosity or love of food |
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"Michel roux jr is the only one I would class a real chef out of that list to be honest. Most are glorified cooks. But nether less I love michel roux jr and his dad.
Least I would say Rosemary shrager (cook) and Rick stein because he just irritates me
Ramsay had 3 Michelin stars in his 20’s. Not everybody’s cup of tea, but an outstanding chef. And he has developed tons of other excellent chefs.
Roux jnr is very good, but the waterside inn is unimaginative, turning the handle on a well-worn routine. It’s beautiful, I love it and go there several times a year, but I see no basis for heralding roux Jnr as world class out of that list.
200 yards away, however, Heston is. I prefer the waterside inn as an overall experience, but heston’s food is far better.
So the question was who is your favourites I answered the question who MY favourite is and MY favourite is michel roux jnr so please don’t pick apart MY choices thanks !"
Sorry you feel that I was trying to invalidate your choices. I wasn’t. I have met roux many times, have been to his restaurant dozens of times and met him many times. He is an excellent chef and I love his restaurant.
But it was you who said that he was the only world class chef on the list, thereby invalidating other people’s choices!
For me, roux has the better restaurant and Heston has the better food. |
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"Just to clarify, that the original list was not particular favourites or top chefs or anything like that. Just the start of a conversation about chefs and as a foodie I am glad is generating interest and comments about other brilliant chefs as well as those on the list.
Understood, and it’s a list of people that most of us will know from tv rather than being the best in the business.
There’s tons of gems out there that are way better than most on the list, but much fewer people will know them because they are not on tv.
For example, in padstow, the best known chef would clearly be Rick stein, but Paul ainsworth is much higher standard.
Thank you for that and yes I rate Paul highly too!
.. if only it was easier to get a table at ainsworth’s! It’s not even easy to get a table at his pub in Rock. When I was there last summer, Ramsay turned up for dinner at the Mariner’s (the pub in Rock), with the beckhams. Ainsworth had worked for Ramsay for several years.
Friends lived nearby and were able to book a couple of times when I was visiting but they definitely had to plan ahead. It was worth it though and had a great time. Personally, I must admit that I am not too fond on too much planning ahead for a meal unless it's for something special and more than just my curiosity or love of food "
Same here, particularly when you’re on holiday. It’s one thing booking months in advance for a birthday or anniversary, but not great when you have to book 3 months in advance for a burger at the Mariners! |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"Just to clarify, that the original list was not particular favourites or top chefs or anything like that. Just the start of a conversation about chefs and as a foodie I am glad is generating interest and comments about other brilliant chefs as well as those on the list.
Understood, and it’s a list of people that most of us will know from tv rather than being the best in the business.
There’s tons of gems out there that are way better than most on the list, but much fewer people will know them because they are not on tv.
For example, in padstow, the best known chef would clearly be Rick stein, but Paul ainsworth is much higher standard.
Thank you for that and yes I rate Paul highly too!
.. if only it was easier to get a table at ainsworth’s! It’s not even easy to get a table at his pub in Rock. When I was there last summer, Ramsay turned up for dinner at the Mariner’s (the pub in Rock), with the beckhams. Ainsworth had worked for Ramsay for several years.
Friends lived nearby and were able to book a couple of times when I was visiting but they definitely had to plan ahead. It was worth it though and had a great time. Personally, I must admit that I am not too fond on too much planning ahead for a meal unless it's for something special and more than just my curiosity or love of food
Same here, particularly when you’re on holiday. It’s one thing booking months in advance for a birthday or anniversary, but not great when you have to book 3 months in advance for a burger at the Mariners! "
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"Michel roux jr is the only one I would class a real chef out of that list to be honest. Most are glorified cooks. But nether less I love michel roux jr and his dad.
Least I would say Rosemary shrager (cook) and Rick stein because he just irritates me
Ramsay had 3 Michelin stars in his 20’s. Not everybody’s cup of tea, but an outstanding chef. And he has developed tons of other excellent chefs.
Roux jnr is very good, but the waterside inn is unimaginative, turning the handle on a well-worn routine. It’s beautiful, I love it and go there several times a year, but I see no basis for heralding roux Jnr as world class out of that list.
200 yards away, however, Heston is. I prefer the waterside inn as an overall experience, but heston’s food is far better.
So the question was who is your favourites I answered the question who MY favourite is and MY favourite is michel roux jnr so please don’t pick apart MY choices thanks !"
If you had simply said the roux was your favourite, I’d say great, and he would be one of my tops on that list too.
But you didn’t. You said that most of the list were glorified cooks and that roux is the only one that is world class, hence my comment about Heston.
Any trips planned to the waterside inn? I have 2 in the diary. Usually go once a quarter. |
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"James Martin  "
Mmm-hmm?
I met him last summer at chewton glen where he has a restaurant. The staff there all seems to love him, which is nice to see.
Am guessing that meeting him might have been more memorable for you than it was for me though! |
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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
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"James Martin
Mmm-hmm?
I met him last summer at chewton glen where he has a restaurant. The staff there all seems to love him, which is nice to see.
Am guessing that meeting him might have been more memorable for you than it was for me though! "
I think I’d melt especially if he had Cooper with him  |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"James Martin
Mmm-hmm?
I met him last summer at chewton glen where he has a restaurant. The staff there all seems to love him, which is nice to see.
Am guessing that meeting him might have been more memorable for you than it was for me though! "
Jimmy, if I can call you that, you seem to like your food and various places to indulge. Have you come across some of the northern yorkshire chefs and their food like Tommy Banks, Shaun Rankin or Michael Wignall? I was planning a visit at the Black Swan at Oldstead for a friend's birthday but not sure. It is hard to get in forva start but also in my opinion a little overpriced for what you get although people seen to rave about it and Tommy Banks. |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"James Martin
Mmm-hmm?
I met him last summer at chewton glen where he has a restaurant. The staff there all seems to love him, which is nice to see.
Am guessing that meeting him might have been more memorable for you than it was for me though!
Jimmy, if I can call you that, you seem to like your food and various places to indulge. Have you come across some of the northern yorkshire chefs and their food like Tommy Banks, Shaun Rankin or Michael Wignall? I was planning a visit at the Black Swan at Oldstead for a friend's birthday but not sure. It is hard to get in forva start but also in my opinion a little overpriced for what you get although people seen to rave about it and Tommy Banks. "
I meant to add, has anyone else been? If so, what did you think please. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Which two would you choose as your favourite and least favourite chef from list below
Gordon Ramsey
Jamie Oliver
Nigela Lawson
Merry Berry
Ainsley Harriott
Michel Roux Jr
Delia Smith
Heston Blumenthal
Raymond Blanc
Rick Stein
Rosemary Shrager
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall"
Gordon Ramsey because he’s A, Scottish & B, takes no shite from anyone meaning the food would be nothing less than exceptional, or Mary Berry for her cakes.
Jamie Oliver can do one, can’t stand the man! |
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"James Martin
Mmm-hmm?
I met him last summer at chewton glen where he has a restaurant. The staff there all seems to love him, which is nice to see.
Am guessing that meeting him might have been more memorable for you than it was for me though!
Jimmy, if I can call you that, you seem to like your food and various places to indulge. Have you come across some of the northern yorkshire chefs and their food like Tommy Banks, Shaun Rankin or Michael Wignall? I was planning a visit at the Black Swan at Oldstead for a friend's birthday but not sure. It is hard to get in forva start but also in my opinion a little overpriced for what you get although people seen to rave about it and Tommy Banks. "
Mainly London and the south for me, but I did come across wignall when he was at gidleigh park. Great food, but the restaurant felt dead, felt like a library, everyone whispering. Fantastic tasting menu and veggie testing menu.
He had taken over from Michael caines who had been there for years. Caines’ new place near Exeter is very good.
Further north, I love restaurant Andrew fairlie at gleneagles. Sad that he died young, nice that the restaurant still bears his name.
The black swan sounds great. And I definitely want to visit L’enclume!
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
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"James Martin
Mmm-hmm?
I met him last summer at chewton glen where he has a restaurant. The staff there all seems to love him, which is nice to see.
Am guessing that meeting him might have been more memorable for you than it was for me though!
Jimmy, if I can call you that, you seem to like your food and various places to indulge. Have you come across some of the northern yorkshire chefs and their food like Tommy Banks, Shaun Rankin or Michael Wignall? I was planning a visit at the Black Swan at Oldstead for a friend's birthday but not sure. It is hard to get in forva start but also in my opinion a little overpriced for what you get although people seen to rave about it and Tommy Banks.
Mainly London and the south for me, but I did come across wignall when he was at gidleigh park. Great food, but the restaurant felt dead, felt like a library, everyone whispering. Fantastic tasting menu and veggie testing menu.
He had taken over from Michael caines who had been there for years. Caines’ new place near Exeter is very good.
Further north, I love restaurant Andrew fairlie at gleneagles. Sad that he died young, nice that the restaurant still bears his name.
The black swan sounds great. And I definitely want to visit L’enclume!
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"Which two would you choose as your favourite and least favourite chef from list below
Gordon Ramsey
Jamie Oliver
Nigela Lawson
Merry Berry
Ainsley Harriott
Michel Roux Jr
Delia Smith
Heston Blumenthal
Raymond Blanc
Rick Stein
Rosemary Shrager
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Gordon Ramsey because he’s A, Scottish & B, takes no shite from anyone meaning the food would be nothing less than exceptional, or Mary Berry for her cakes.
Jamie Oliver can do one, can’t stand the man! "
Agreed on Ramsay.
Agreed on Jamie.
Also like wishart and loved Andrew fairlie’s work |
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By *yron69Man
over a year ago
Fareham |
I worked for Rick Stein in Winchester. Nice enough but I’d say his food is often smoke and mirrors.
Met Marco Pierre White and he seemed a decent enough bloke.
But to cook for me?
I don’t like him but he has standards - Gordon Ramsay.
I’d love to be at a dinner party with the glamorous Nigella.
Also The Hairy Bikers could rustle up a good meal as could as could James or Hugh.
Ken Holm I’d choose too.
No to Fanny Craddock. No to Keith getting pissed Floyd. No to Heston ! |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"None thanks,i can cook my own spaghetti "
But can you make a great consommé, an amazing baked alaska, a gorgeous beef wellington, an outstanding soufflé, a delicious khanom chan, an uber tasting turducken or a proper pizza rustica? |
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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago
Camberley occasionally doncaster |
Nigella but just so I could get her tipsy and have her for dessert.
Michel Roux Jr.. as he had commented on my food online.
I've eaten at Anthony Worral Thompsons place.. amazing food. Also have plans to eat at Tom Kerridges restaurant too |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"Nigella but just so I could get her tipsy and have her for dessert.
Michel Roux Jr.. as he had commented on my food online.
I've eaten at Anthony Worral Thompsons place.. amazing food. Also have plans to eat at Tom Kerridges restaurant too "
Which one of Tom's are you going. I have been to the Marlow one the Manchester one. Both excellent |
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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago
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"Nigella but just so I could get her tipsy and have her for dessert.
Michel Roux Jr.. as he had commented on my food online.
I've eaten at Anthony Worral Thompsons place.. amazing food. Also have plans to eat at Tom Kerridges restaurant too
Which one of Tom's are you going. I have been to the Marlow one the Manchester one. Both excellent "
The Marlow one would be amazing but the waiting list is huge. He also has a restaurant in the Corinthian hotel in London which is apparently superb. |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
Burnleyish (She/They) |
I still have the fat duck on my bucket list.
I'm lucky that I have Lisa Goodwin-Allen (Northcote) and Tom Parker (White Swan at Fence) on my doorstep... With Michael Wignall (Angel at Hetton) and Simon Rogan (Rogan & Co and L'Enclume) not too far away.
For a girl who has a stomach the size of a toddler I spend way too much money eating out |
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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"I still have the fat duck on my bucket list.
I'm lucky that I have Lisa Goodwin-Allen (Northcote) and Tom Parker (White Swan at Fence) on my doorstep... With Michael Wignall (Angel at Hetton) and Simon Rogan (Rogan & Co and L'Enclume) not too far away.
For a girl who has a stomach the size of a toddler I spend way too much money eating out "
And I have been to some of them you mentioned oncevor twice and a few times at the Angel. To be fair as you say there is a cluster of nice restaurants in that area so no wonder you are tempted to part with your money |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
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"I still have the fat duck on my bucket list.
I'm lucky that I have Lisa Goodwin-Allen (Northcote) and Tom Parker (White Swan at Fence) on my doorstep... With Michael Wignall (Angel at Hetton) and Simon Rogan (Rogan & Co and L'Enclume) not too far away.
For a girl who has a stomach the size of a toddler I spend way too much money eating out
And I have been to some of them you mentioned oncevor twice and a few times at the Angel. To be fair as you say there is a cluster of nice restaurants in that area so no wonder you are tempted to part with your money "
I know!
The White swan and the angel did some amazing lockdown boxes too (I think Northcote did but we didn't try those) |
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"Where's Tom Kerridge? His food always looks good.
Although I would like to eat at Hestons restaurant
I agree Tom should be on the list "
I have been to the Hand and Flowers a few times and have absolutely no idea how it a anger thing get 2 stars. Over-priced (90 quid for a steak!) and pretty forgettable.
Heston is in a different league. I have been to the Fat Duck 3 times and the food is just outstanding. I was worried that the showy side of things (liquid nitrogen , smoke etc) might be at the expense of the quality of the food, but it isn’t. |
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"None thanks,i can cook my own spaghetti
But can you make a great consommé, an amazing baked alaska, a gorgeous beef wellington, an outstanding soufflé, a delicious khanom chan, an uber tasting turducken or a proper pizza rustica? "
I would be lying if i said i couldn't do it |
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"Nigella but just so I could get her tipsy and have her for dessert.
Michel Roux Jr.. as he had commented on my food online.
I've eaten at Anthony Worral Thompsons place.. amazing food. Also have plans to eat at Tom Kerridges restaurant too
Which one of Tom's are you going. I have been to the Marlow one the Manchester one. Both excellent
The Marlow one would be amazing but the waiting list is huge. He also has a restaurant in the Corinthian hotel in London which is apparently superb."
I have been to the Hand and Flowers in Marlow several times and can’t see how it managed to get 2 stars.
The food was nothing special, some dishes were disastrously overpriced (90 quid for a steak!), the service was patchy, and the wine service was atrocious … nobody knew one end of the wine list from the other.
I have had better food and much better service in several other local restaurants
The overall sense I picked up was complacency |
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"I'd like Merry Berry please but no, ta to Heston as it's all a bit weird for me "
That was my concern too before I gave the Fat Duck a try. Thought it would be “tried it” / 1-off, but please let me now go to a normal restaurant. But the food was exceptional and not at all weird |
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"I'd like Merry Berry please but no, ta to Heston as it's all a bit weird for me
That was my concern too before I gave the Fat Duck a try. Thought it would be “tried it” / 1-off, but please let me now go to a normal restaurant. But the food was exceptional and not at all weird "
Also I couldn't ever afford a Michelin restaurant ...
But good to know |
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"I'd like Merry Berry please but no, ta to Heston as it's all a bit weird for me
That was my concern too before I gave the Fat Duck a try. Thought it would be “tried it” / 1-off, but please let me now go to a normal restaurant. But the food was exceptional and not at all weird
Also I couldn't ever afford a Michelin restaurant ...
But good to know "
… but you led with the line that “it’s a bit weird”
Which is it?
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