By Amelia
Born and raised in Calabria, Chef Francesco Mazzei started his food career very early when he worked at his uncle’s gelateria from the age of nine, and has since worked in restaurants all over the world, including Rome, Bangkok and London. A familiar face on television through his regular appearances on the likes of James … Continued
By Amelia
Welsh Beef is so versatile, but understanding more about the composition of meat will help you choose the best method of cooking for a particular cut. Meat that has been matured for longer tends to be darker and firm and is packed with flavour. The colour of meat or fat can vary, but this doesn’t … Continued
By Amelia
Described by the Michelin guide as being “truly passionate about meat, handling it with knowledge and care”, Gareth is regularly cited as one of the most exciting chefs cooking in the UK today. His Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms is the most highly-awarded in the whole of Wales, boasting two Michelin stars, five AA rosettes and … Continued
By Amelia
Smokin’ hot advice from Hywel Griffith… Hywel Griffith, chef director at Beach House Restaurant, Oxwich is a huge fan of Welsh Lamb. When it comes to cooking lamb on the BBQ (or in a smoker), Hywel believes it ‘lends itself absolutely perfectly’. A shoulder or breast is best suited to longer and slower cooking, while … Continued
By Amelia
Our culinary masterclass series concludes with a double helping from one of Wales’ most exciting – and busy – chefs, Nathan Davies. Have we saved the best until last? We’ll let you decide… Born in Wolverhampton, Chef Nathan Davies moved to Wales with his family at the young age of 6. He studied catering at … Continued
By Amelia
Our culinary journey continues with a trip to Pontcanna- one of Cardiff’s trendiest suburbs. It’s here that we meet Chef Tommy Heaney in his eponymous restaurant, Heaneys, which is conveniently located right next door to Tommy’s other restaurant, Uisce ((pronounced ish-ka)) – a wonderful wine and oyster bar. Opened in October 2018 by Tommy and … Continued
By Amelia
Our culinary journey across South Wales continues with a delightful stop at The Tidy Kitchen Company’s HQ in Cardiff. We’ve been spending time with some of the nation’s top chefs over the last few months, challenging them to create delicious PGI Welsh Lamb dishes that will inspire home cooks and that showcase the superior taste … Continued
By Amelia
We’ve been on a culinary journey with six of Wales’ most talented chefs to create an array of incredible Welsh Lamb recipes that showcase its superior flavour, quality and its creative potential. We tasked each of the chefs – who all come from very different culinary backgrounds and cultures – to create indulgent Welsh Lamb … Continued
By Amelia
We recently teamed up with six of Wales’ top chefs and restauranteurs to create a host of mouth-watering recipes, each with one thing in common; Welsh Lamb was the star of the show! From sensational Spanish dishes to comfort food favourites and everything in between, each dish showcased the versatility and supreme quality of Welsh … Continued
