Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Head Chef of Upstairs, and Great British Menu main course winner, Tom Shepherd. On this episode: Upstairs and how the family business came to be before the restaurant existed, working for Sat Baines, a lovely bottle of Ridgeview’s 2015 Blanc Noir and stories from hospitality shin-digs. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations.
Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com, who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools.
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