Revelations with Angler Executive Chef, Gary Foulkes

What was your best subject at school?
English language and literature

What was your first job?
Mowing lawns on the weekends. It was quite the money-maker back in the day

What was your first job in catering?
I was commis chef at the Chester Grosvenor at the weekends

What do you do to relax?
Go on holiday!

Which is your favourite restaurant?
Farang in Highbury

What’s your favourite hotel?
The Royal Mirage in Dubai – it’s absolutely stunning

What is your favourite drink?
Fresh orange juice or Beerlao

What is your favourite food/cuisine?
That’s a tough one, but I’d have to say Thai food. I love the flavour and the heat

Which ingredient do you hate the most?
Cinnamon – vile!

What flavour combinations do you detest?
Coffee with anything

What do you always carry with you?
A picture of my son

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