Friday 2 July 2010

5th-17th July: Cooking at The Wild Garlic

It is amazing where slightly drunken conversations can lead. In this case the answer is Dorset. To Mat Follas’s Wild Garlic restaurant, to be more specific.



A request from the man himself to cover for a holidaying sous chef could not be passed over so I’ll be cooking there for two weeks from July 5th – a prospect that fills me with excitement given the amazing range of produce available. Knowing how much Mat values local and seasonal food, the menu will be a pleasure to cook.

What’s even more exciting is that I’ll be cooking with Terry again for the first time since what has become known as the ‘WI Debacle’. I think we’ve both improved a lot since then but it’s probably for the best that you don’t order the fishcakes.

The Wild Garlic is in Beaminster, Dorset. To book a table call 01308 861446.

6 comments:

magi said...

Have a great time - if you can do it - put up a video of you and Terry on You Tube or on Facebook :) Magi

Alicia Foodycat said...

Just mash enough potatoes and you'll be great!

rachel said...

Great to find out what happens to all you amazing people who kept us Masterchef addicts on tenterhooks for weeks! Have a great time - what we do know about you is that you thrive under pressure! Keep us posted, won't you....

meemalee said...

WOO-HOO!

Have a wonderful time - you'll be brilliant (of course)!

'Twill be a huge honour to follow in your footsteps x

Sharon said...

Hope you have a great time - I ate there last year shortly after it opened and it was fantastic! Wonderful area too - so peaceful and beautiful.

Christine said...

Been thinking of eating there at the wild garlic...