Top North West Chefs Relish In Their Recipes

Over 60 of the region’s finest chefs, restaurateurs and industry leaders came together on Monday 12th September at Harvey Nichols Manchester to celebrate the book launch of Relish the Taste of Greater Manchester & Cheshire.

Lunch was a gastronomic delight with three featured chefs producing their signature dishes.

Andrew Nutter, cooked his fish dish to start, Brill with Roast Pepper Crust, Seared Scallops and Bury Black Pudding (fish supplied courtesy of Neve).

The main course, Tasting of Spring Lamb (courtesy of Frost Butchers) was presented by Chris Holland, Head Chef at the award winning Alderley Restaurant at the Alderley Edge Hotel.

For the dessert Harvey Nichol’s own Stuart Thompson, Head Chef of the Second Floor Restaurant served a delicious Manuka Brulee.

This was a chance to see the masters at work, as they created three tantalizing courses from the Relish Manchester & Cheshire book for some of their most respected peers.

Speaking at the event Andrew said; ‘Having been involved in the Northwest’s restaurant dining scene since the tender age of 21, I have seen first-hand the change in chefs’ attitudes to finding and sourcing great produce, and it’s amazing to see the calibre of great chefs that this region is now producing here today.’

Shaun Turner, Managing Director of Northwest Chefs’ Association who wrote the foreword to the Larder section of the book said: “The Northwest region is pack with talented chefs and dedicated farmers, producers and growers. Today’s event showcases that talent and celebrates what we have in the hospitality industry in the northwest region.”

Some of the other chefs who attended, who also feature in the book, included Robert Owen Brown from The Mark Addy, Laurence Tottingham and Mary-Ellen McTague from Aumbry, Robert Walker from The Peacock Room, Stuart Collins and Mark Rossi from Michael Caines at Abode Chester and Manchester, plus many more of the region’s finest culinary talent.

Caroline Wright, Managing Director of Taste Hospitality Recruitment and board member of Hospitality Action North West said of the event; “The launch of the Relish the Taste of Greater Manchester and Cheshire just makes you realize what fantastic talent we have in the region, passionate and enthusiastic individuals producing some of the best food in the country.”

The Relish Manchester and Cheshire hard back book offers a visual feast of stunning food photography and a flavour of the region through recipes provided by chefs from the best restaurants and hotels across both Greater Manchester & Cheshire.

The event raised over £400 with a raffle for industry charity Hospitality Action.