Jeremy Lee, chef-patron of Quo Vadis in Soho, has published a wonderful new book called Kitchening, in which he interweaves 150 of his favourite recipes with anecdotes and reminiscences of his life – mostly in the kitchen. Jeremy kindly agreed to a grilling from Harden’s, responding in his trademark inimitable style. HARDEN’S: In Kitchening, you describe […]
From an impoverished childhood in Sri Lanka, chef Larry Jayasekara has completed an extraordinary journey to running The Cocochine in Mayfair, where guests feast on immaculately prepared European cuisine accented with South Asian flavourings. HARDEN’S caught up with him at the restaurant as its second anniversary approaches this month. Larry grew up in a small […]
Wenjun Xiang launched her career while still at school. Less 10 years later, still only 26, she runs Xi Home Dumplings Bay, whose three London venues showcase the cuisine of her home city – Dalian, a busy port in northeast China. Harden’s met her at the newest branch, which opened a year ago in Blossom Street, […]