From tending chickens and picking wild garlic in Gloucestershire to The Ritz, Allegra and now Constance, Charlie Crote’s career has come full circle around great British produce. He talks to The Knife about seasonality, reinventing the classics, working with Adam Byatt and why a Baked Alaska can still create a little bit of magic.

From starting in kitchens at 13 to leading Rosina on Wandsworth Common, Will Bee has built his career on humility, hard work and an appetite to learn. He tells The Knife about life at Paul Ainsworth at No.6, leading 20-plus chefs at Lita, working with Adam Byatt and why learning to strip food back has become one of his biggest challenges yet.

Forget the postcard clichés. From artisan sourdough and open-fire feasts to historic inns, reimagined pubs and destination restaurants, the North Cotswolds has a food scene worth travelling for. The Knife discovers five places putting flavour firmly on the map.

Twelve years in Mayfair, three London restaurants and more than 30 years in professional kitchens. Executive Chef Marco Corsica reveals to The Knife what it really takes to keep Bocconcino relevant in London's ever-changing dining scene, from the importance of consistency and nurturing talent to rising costs, changing tastes and why some Italian classics should never be touched.

Discover SAUCE at The Painswick, where new Head Chef Kian Puerta-Terron is bringing fresh energy to Cotswolds dining. From inventive stuffed padrón peppers to an exceptional steamed halibut, The Knife checks in for a taste of his seasonal British cooking with a twist.

Atul Kochhar’s Kanishka brings regional Indian cooking, British produce and Mayfair polish together on Maddox Street. As Diwali approaches, a new tasting menu of Orkney scallops, Chalkstream trout, Romney lamb and celebratory mithai offers a timely window into one of the restaurant’s most compelling ideas: Indian cuisine without borders.

From arriving in London in 1979 to opening 11 Taro restaurants, Mr Taro has spent decades making Japanese food feel at home in the capital. He talks to The Knife about Soho memories, Holloway, Arsenal-inspired sushi, the ramen that takes him back to Kumamoto and why the greatest reward is seeing generations of the same families return.

After helping The Stafford earn a Michelin star, Simon Ulph made an unexpected move: leaving London for the Lake District. Now at the helm of Rowan at Rothay Manor, he talks to The Knife about family, Cumbria’s extraordinary produce, lessons from some of Britain’s best kitchens and why he’s "not cooking for guides".

For the latest instalment of 'Check In, Dine Out', The Knife heads to Marylebone and Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. From Mediterranean cooking over the Josper grill at The Montagu Kitchen to Riviera-inspired cocktails and private picnics in Portman Square, this is a London hotel putting food and drink firmly at the heart of the stay.

Two generations, one shared love of Spanish food. From Brindisa's two decades of tapas, regional produce and convivial dining to Bar Kroketa's three-site celebration of croquetas, vermút and Basque-style bar hopping, we explore how these sister brands are keeping London's love affair with Spain alive – one small plate at a time.

Century egg, raw garlic and perhaps pig brain next? Noodle & Beer founder Xiaoxiao Wang talks to The Knife about challenging British palates, the rise of Sichuan food in London, balancing a growing restaurant brand with parenthood, and why every Noodle & Beer needs its own personality.

The Knife launches its new 'Check In, Dine Out' series at Monkey Island Estate, a private retreat on the Thames where modern British dining takes centre stage. From hand-dived scallops and riverside Champagne to afternoon tea beneath historic frescoes and charcuterie enjoyed aboard a private boat, this is a hotel with plenty of reasons to arrive hungry.

From running out of food at an East London pop-up to building a Michelin starred restaurant and international hospitality group, Dave Pynt has never been interested in making Burnt Ends "fancier". He talk to The Knife about signature dishes, brewing beer in Singapore, barbecue in the Maldives, a possible London return, and why sometimes the smartest thing a chef can do is leave a great dish alone.

What if your favourite restaurant changed chefs every few weeks? Mare Street newcomer Rocola combines an open kitchen, Latin-inspired bar and rotating programme of culinary residencies. The Knife stopped by during Colombian chef Sebastian Becerra's stint to see whether East London's new jukebox-themed restaurant is an idea worth putting on repeat.

Royal banquets, One Hyde Park and now one of Suffolk's grandest family hotels. The Ickworth's Executive Head Chef Paul Reader talks to The Knife about refined dining, brilliant local produce, getting children's menus right, the unseen work behind great hospitality, and why running a kitchen isn't so different from an F1 pit stop.

Is one of London’s best tasting menus hiding in plain sight? Smoke & Salt brings serious technique, bold flavour and genuine creativity to Tooting – all for £80. After experiencing its summer Culture menu, The Knife asks whether this South London restaurant might just be the capital’s most underrated.