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Forest, Fire and Purpose: A conversation with Chef Director Luke Holder, Hartnett Holder & Co
From Michelin stars to forest feasts, Luke Holder is cooking with purpose. In this bold and thoughtful interview, the HH&Co chef reveals why fire is the future, why provenance matters more than perfection, and why the best chefs today need to lead with both instinct and integrity.

James Massoud
Jul 25 min read


Three Chefs, Three Feasts: The Peninsula’s Michelin Starred Culinary Series Takes Flight
Michelin stars, skyline views, and a six-course story told across Paris, London and Istanbul. The Peninsula’s Three Chefs, Three Feasts series is a celebration of food, memory and place — and it’s coming to London and Istanbul this autumn.

James Massoud
Jun 264 min read


Bellota: Inside the New Chef's Table Experience in Bury St. Edmunds
Ruben Aguilar Bel and Gabriella Fogarasi, the husband-and-wife team behind Bellota, share their journey from international kitchens to opening a unique Chef’s Table in Bury St. Edmunds. With Ruben’s reverence for local produce and Gabriella’s seasonal, light desserts, Bellota offers more than just a meal – it’s a shared experience. Discover the story behind their new restaurant and the philosophy that drives their culinary vision.

James Massoud
Jun 187 min read


Foraging, Ferments and a Michelin Starred Mindset: A conversation with Chef Jack Bond, The Cottage in the Wood
Michelin starred and mountain-framed, The Cottage in the Wood is making serious culinary waves in Cumbria. We spoke to chef-owner Jack Bond about foraging for flavour, cooking without mains water, and why the Lake District changed his entire food philosophy.

James Massoud
Jun 128 min read


Inside the Galgorm Collection’s Vision for World-Class Hospitality and Dining
From spa sanctuaries to destination dining, Northern Ireland’s Galgorm Collection is setting a new standard in luxury hospitality. Discover how this award-winning group – spanning countryside retreats, historic inns and standout city restaurants – is redefining what it means to eat, stay and unwind in style across the region.

James Massoud
Jun 108 min read


How A Michelin Green Star Chef Is Redefining Luxury Dining in Provence: A conversation with Chef Benoit Witz, Le Jardin Secret
At Michelin Green Star restaurant Le Jardin Secret in Provence, chef Benoit Witz skips the menu and lets the garden decide. In this exclusive Q&A for The Knife, Witz shares how cooking from instinct, memory and place is his quiet rebellion against trend-led fine dining—and why the most nourishing meals aren’t designed to impress, but to connect.

James Massoud
Jun 94 min read


How a Music Graduate Became One of Britain's Most Purpose-Driven Chefs: A conversation with Chef Mark McCabe, Henrock
Chef Mark McCabe went from studying music to earning a Michelin Green Star and representing Scotland on Great British Menu. In this interview, he opens up about sustainability, storytelling through food, and finding harmony between global flavours and local produce at Henrock.

James Massoud
May 306 min read


Global Vision, Local Flavour: A conversation with Chef Akira Back, Mandarin Oriental London
Michelin starred chef Akira Back is shaking up London’s dining scene with bold flavours, artistic plating, and a deeply personal culinary vision. From his iconic Tuna Pizza to the upcoming launch of Lilli by Akira Back, he blends Korean heritage with British ingredients to create dishes that surprise and delight. In this exclusive for The Knife, Back reveals how London’s diversity, sustainability focus, and fearless diners push him to innovate every plate.

James Massoud
May 157 min read


Introducing the Beef Chocolate Bar from Heston Blumenthal
Heston Blumenthal’s The Hind's Head stuns for Great British Beef Week — with a daring Beef Chocolate Bar and a menu of meaty brilliance.

James Massoud
Apr 243 min read


How King's Cross Became London’s Most Compelling Food District
Chef Adam Simmonds’ Voyage in King’s Cross is London’s boldest fine-dining debut in years — pure, precise, and poetic.

James Massoud
Apr 155 min read


Blending Cultures, Foraging, and Ethical Dining: A conversation with Chef-Owner Nina Matsunaga, The Black Bull in Sedbergh
From Düsseldorf to Sedbergh, Chef Nina Matsunaga blends Japanese, German and British flavours with a sustainable ethos at The Black Bull.

James Massoud
Mar 255 min read


From Kitchen to Distillery: A conversation with Chef Tom Shepherd, Upstairs by Tom Shepherd and Twofold Spirits
Meet Twofold Spirits, where Michelin starred chef Tom Shepherd and his wife Charlotte bring bold flavours to the world of spirits.

James Massoud
Mar 47 min read


Krakow's Culinary Renaissance: From Street Food to Fine Dining
Discover Krakow’s culinary renaissance — from Michelin dining to bold street food. A foodie paradise awaits.
Stuart Abraham
Feb 193 min read


Tom Hamblet’s The Avenue: Inside the MasterChef Winner’s Bold and Innovative Tasting Menu
Tom Hamblet's bold eight-course tasting menu at The Avenue redefines fine dining with local ingredients, refined techniques and innovation.

James Massoud
Feb 115 min read


Meeting the Michelin Guide’s First Michelin Starred Twins
Meet Michelin’s first-ever starred twins. Ivan & Sergey Berezutsky redefine Russian cuisine with innovation, sustainability & bold flavours.

James Massoud
Jan 233 min read


From Runways to Restaurants: The Gastronomic Evolution of Luxury Fashion
From runways to restaurants: How luxury fashion houses like Louis Vuitton are redefining lifestyle through culinary artistry

James Massoud
Jan 63 min read


Celebrating 30 Years at Simpsons in Birmingham: A conversation with Chef Luke Tipping, Simpsons
How does a Michelin starred chef stay inspired after 30 years? Luke Tipping reveals all to simplicity, mentorship, and culinary reinvention.

James Massoud
Dec 18, 20246 min read


The View is putting Agadir on the World's Culinary Map
Discover how The View Hotel is putting Agadir on the culinary map thanks to its gastronomic gems.

James Massoud
Dec 11, 20245 min read


Inside the Creative Soul of etch.: A conversation with Chef Steven Edwards, etch.
How does a restaurant redefine itself every two months while ensuring every plate is a masterpiece? Chef Steven Edwards reveals all.

James Massoud
Dec 10, 20245 min read


Challenge and discipline: A conversation with Tom Cenci of Maslow’s
From Michelin roots to inventive menus at Maslow's, Tom Cenci champions discipline, innovation, and a love for British ingredients.

Felicity Carter
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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