16-01-2014
To the left, Adam Handling, chef at the Caxton Grill in the St Ermin's Hotel (London), while cooking in Massimo Bottura's (centre) restaurant with Yoji Tokuyoshi (right). The Osteria Francescana's chef hosted the three finalists of the BBC programme Masterchef: The Professionals; he then got them to recreate his own 6 course menu. A huge media success
A touch of Bottura in a corner of London? It can happen. Despite the growing number of TV cookery shows has somehow tainted, at least for some purists, some professional chefs’ credibility, often some of these shows highlight some real talent. Such is the case for one of the finalists of the most recent Masterchef the Professionals UK. When the final episode aired I was ready to celebrate. I was just waiting for Michel Roux Jr, two Michelin stars and judge of the programme, to confirm what had seemed obvious since the beginning. Instead, I swore at the screen and switched off not event bothering to watch the final moments. It was a surprise in fact for many viewers that young Adam Handling was not crowned the winner. His creative cooking, consistent throughout and very detailed in style and presentation had produced some incredible dishes. Scottish, 25 years old, he is head chef at the Caxton Grill, restaurant of the St Ermin’s hotel. A modern venue, with attractive décor and a view over the courtyard of the historic building, hidden behind Scotland Yard in the centre of London.
Adam Handling
Caxton Grill in Caxton street, London, +44.800.6521498
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