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On 18 May, L’Escargot restaurant in Soho hosted the fourth in the series of Chefs of Tomorrow events, a personal project by Dan Doherty, Duck & Waffle’s executive chef. The initiative consists of a series of dinners hosted at pioneering British restaurants that aim to create fun, intimate dinners in an environment that allows young chefs to grow and develop as well as showcase some of the rising young talent in the British culinary world today.
The feast last night was created by Lorent Baratki from L’Escargot, John Chantatasak from Som Saa, private chef Blo Deady and Natasha Poroosotum from Ham Yard Hotel.
Lorent Baratki – L’Escargot, London
Roasted Leg of Spring Lamb with Cocco Bianco Beans, Spinach and Harissa
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John Chantatasak – Som Saa, London
Roasted Leg of Spring Lamb with Cocco Bianco Beans, Spinach and Harissa
Blo Deady – private chef, London
Duck Apple Cake, Caramelised White Chocolate, Ginger and Butterscotch
Duck Apple Cake, Caramelised White Chocolate, Ginger and Butterscotch
Natasha Poroosotum – Ham Yard Hotel
Supportive networks
Traditionally, mentoring involves a mentor and a mentee, which is a valuable dynamic but is very structured. Chefs of Tomorrow help to create supportive networks, which can work in tangent with other styles of mentoring. The chefs worked together, with Dan with Oliver Lesnik (L’Escargot’s Executive Head Chef) and with front of house to create an exciting culinary experience. They also had the chance to meet guests, get feedback, receive reviews and build relationships with diners and colleagues.
This project came about because of Dan’s own experience with excellent mentors and his desire to support those in his own kitchen. Dan has always felt that it is important to allow chefs to make mistakes, take risks and learn, but working in a restaurant environment can sometimes inhibit that as there is a business to run.
Through this project Dan hopes that these young chefs will learn how to run the whole service – from ordering produce to meeting guests.
Previous events have taken place at Pizarro, Petersham Nurseries and Sam’s of Brighton. The event held at L’Escargot was the last of the first series.
Chefs of Tomorrow second series begins in the autumn.
About L’Escargot
L’Escargot is London’s oldest French restaurant which has been skilfully restored and returned to its former glory. Housed in a 280 year old town house, this famous Soho landmark was established in 1927 by M. Georges Gaudin. It rapidly became the favourite rendezvous of the French émigré community, racy socialites, and stars of the local theatres. Gaudin was famous for breeding his own snails in the basement.
Coco Chanel was an early visitor, and Greek Street legend has it that Maurice Chevalier adopted his famous straw hat after seeing Max Beerbohm wearing a boater there. The new owners are restaurateurs Laurence Isaacson, co-founder of Groupe Chez Gerard, and Brian Clivaz who oversaw the successful refurbishment and re-launch of Mayfair’s Arts Club. Laurence and Brian were amongst the founders of Home House private members club.
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