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Executive chef and partner of Maison François in London’s St James’s, Matthew has spent time in many top-end restaurants in the UK and further afield, including the three-Michelin-starred kitchens of

The larger-than-life actor has always done things her way – so when she said she had eight decades of memorable meals to share, not just one, we weren’t about to argue

Serves 6Prep time 15 min • 150g hot-smoked trout, roughly chopped • 1 small garlic clove • Finely grated zest ½ lemon, plus juice of 1 lemon • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle • 19

Our kitchen garden, Le Potager, is the emblem of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. The heart and soul of our gastronomy. It is defined by each season and gives life to our menu. Look around and you will see

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Contrary to accepted wisdom, the customer is not always right. For proof, you only need to look at the obnoxious behaviour of diners in restaurants, pubs, bars and cafés across the UK. French maître d