Two celebrated chefs, one untold food story. Cyrus Todiwala and Dev Biswal reveal why Odisha – India’s coastal state of temples, tribes and extraordinary flavours – is set to become the country’s next big culinary destination. Read the exclusive dual interview now on The Knife.

At Edinbane Lodge on Skye, Calum Montgomery does more than cook – he forges stories from scallops, mutton, and sea air. In this exclusive interview for The Knife, the Chef of the Year shares how local legends, late-night lobster allocations and a “hot minger” shaped his culinary path. This is modern Scottish fine dining, rooted in heritage and fuelled by Skye’s wildest ingredients.

Best known for his influence on London’s dining scene through Blacklock, Hawksmoor, Turner & George, Meatopia and more, Richard H. Turner has made butchery cool again. He is the fire-starting chef behind Britain’s meat renaissance, where flame, fat, and flavour reign supreme. In this exclusive conversation with The Knife, Turner talks steak secrets, whole-animal ethics, and why British meat deserves a bold spotlight.

What happens when a Michelin starred chef ditches ego, shortens the working week, and serves nothing but seasonal tasting menus in a 400-year-old pub? You get Ancient Shepherds – Mark Poynton’s radical new restaurant outside Cambridge. In this exclusive from The Knife, the newly crowned Norfolk Chef of the Year talks sustainability, mentorship, and the bold future of British hospitality.

Michelin Green Star chef Mark McHugo isn’t just cooking with the seasons, he’s rewriting the rules of sustainable dining. From dock seed bread and fig leaf sorbet to gin-infused with wild meadowsweet, Chapters in Hay-on-Wye is as inventive as it is rooted in the land. In this exclusive conversation, he shares his kitchen philosophy, foraging favourites, and what’s next for one of Britain’s greenest restaurants.

Michelin starred but far from traditional, Kray Treadwell is rewriting the rules of Birmingham’s dining scene. At 670 Grams, his rebellious tasting menus mix fast food references with fine-dining precision, served in a no-frills, high-energy space. In this raw and honest conversation with The Knife, he talks growing pains, why Michelin stars are losing meaning, and how fatherhood changed his cooking forever.

From smoked cod doughnuts to vodka-infused whey, Dean Parker’s menu at Celentano’s in Glasgow is a masterclass in zero-waste, big-flavour cooking. As the restaurant celebrates its fourth birthday, we speak to the chef-patron about fermentation, foraging, Italian roots, and why breakfast might just be his favourite dish of all.

No menu, no imports, no ego – just a chef, a regenerative farm, and a deep obsession with how a county truly tastes. At Wild Shropshire, James Sherwin is pioneering “ultra-terroir” dining with local eggs, garlic from down the lane, and vinegars that rival citrus. The Knife sat down with the Michelin Green star chef to talk ferments, flavour memory, and why pineapple weed might just be the new mango.

At Seasonality in Maidenhead, Chef Patron Wesley Smalley is proving that refined cooking doesn't need theatrics – just great ingredients, a biodynamic farm, and a clear sense of purpose. From parsnip ice cream to a 15-year-old fondant that never leaves the menu, this is a quietly confident take on modern British dining.

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.

Paule Béké is the London-based chef redefining African cuisine through her bold Afrofusion dinners and Paris-based restaurant. From ancestral grains to MasterChef pressure tests, she shares how her Ivorian roots, French training and global mindset are reshaping the way we eat and connect.

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.

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.⁠

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.

At The Great Bustard in Wiltshire, hyper-local sourcing meets wood-fired finesse. Led by Brighton-born chef Jordan Taylor, with his Michelin pedigree, the pub-restaurant blends bold, seasonal flavours with a deep respect for land and produce. From foraged ferments to estate-reared venison burgers, every dish has a story – and every ingredient earns its place.

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.

The Beefy Boys' rise from backyard BBQs to burger empire is nothing short of extraordinary. Their unique approach to burger crafting, commitment to quality, and bold creativity have earned them top honours in international competitions. With a distinctive punk-inspired brand and a passion for comfort food innovation, they continue to push boundaries. Get an inside look at their journey, the secret behind their wildly popular burgers, and what’s next for this rebellious burger

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.

At The Farm at San Benito, Chef Rosemarie Pagcaliwagan blends ancient traditions and raw innovation to prove that plant-based food can be healing, exciting, and luxurious.

Chef Dave Wall on Britalian cooking, team loyalty, and how The Unruly Pig keeps raising the bar as the UK's top gastropub.