Interview with Michel Roux
Michel Roux has a deep respect for the classical foundations of French cooking, and took over the reins at Le Gavroche in 1993. Michel’s BBC series, Michel Roux’s Service, saw him on a mission to train eight young people who hadn't considered food and drink service as a career, to become front-of-house superstars. Q. You were trained by a master patissier in Paris – Hellegouarche – and expert charcutiers in France. How did this change the way  you cooked? He was my first boss, so he shaped my work ethic. He taught me to lead by example.  ...

Wonderfully wintery courses
Sometimes winter can feel a bit gloomy. It’s cold, it’s dark, and the sun is nowhere to be seen. Hibernating through the coldest season is not an option though, so we’ve come up with some winter courses that will warm up your brain.  From knitting to chocolate making, these courses have winter written all over them.   Knitting As the temperature plummets, knitting is a great hobby to take up. You can create your own knitwear to keep you warm as the snow starts to fall – from scarves and blankets to more ambitious projects like hats...