What does it take to lead one of Britain's most celebrated kitchens? L’Enclume Head Chef Alex Rothnie talks exclusively to The Knife about life behind three Michelin stars, the influence of Simon Rogan, the beauty of humble vegetables and why great cooking is as much about nurturing people as it is about perfecting plates.

Simon Rogan is swapping L’Enclume for the festival field at Big Feastival over the August Bank Holiday. Ahead of his appearance at The Big Kitchen, he talks to The Knife about 900kg of cabbage, the festival dish he’d create, raiding Our Farm for camping supplies, supporting Tom Barnes and where you’ll find him once he’s officially off the clock.

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