MEET YOUR CHEF

Ben Cunningham brings passion and drive to The Empire, with 20 years' experience in the trade and culinary expertise ranging from Asian to Mexican cuisine.


Meet the Chef

QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS

Signature dish?
Chilli-cracker prawn curry.

Favourite restaurant?
A small family-run Turkish restaurant called Mellies. The food is to die for!

What is your go-to meal at home?
Comfort food is a must at home in the English winter, My favourite is braised beef brisket with mashed potato and a red wine jus.

Funniest thing to happen in the kitchen?
Knocked myself out walking into a shelf corner!

Advice to a young chef?
Take your time. Becoming a good chef takes time and patience. You need to be like a sponge and soak up all the knowledge that comes your way. There's no such thing as a stupid question.






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CHEF'S TIPS

Making the perfect roast potatoes:



  • When the potatoes are peeled and dry, scratch them all over with a fork for extra crispiness
  • Let the potatoes dry out fully before putting in the oven
  • Always season well before baking!

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