From frying fish in his family’s Coventry chip shop to leading one of the Midlands’ most exciting kitchens, Leo Kattou’s journey has been anything but conventional. In this conversation with The Knife, The Bower House head chef opens up about Michelin pressure, rediscovering Cyprus, building healthy kitchen culture and why the true sound of a great restaurant isn’t silence…

Often called the capital of the Cotswolds, Cirencester is known for its Roman history and honey-coloured streets — but its food scene deserves just as much attention. From farm-to-fork dining in Cirencester Park to Neapolitan pizza, artisan cafés and historic coaching inns, discover the restaurants helping shape this charming Cotswolds town.