The Secret List

Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Secret List ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ chat with Jack Stein on St. Ives Beach during the food festival. As Chef Director of Rick Stein Restaurants, Jack oversees all kitchen operations across the celebrated family empire that's marking its 50th anniversary this year. Having started as a 14-year-old kitchen porter in 1994, Jack brings a lifetime of experience and deep Cornwall connections to our...

Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Secret List ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ chat with Kattie Rosser, a Marazion-based wine expert who works with Enotria and Coe, importing exceptional wines from around the world. As someone with a professional palate and deep appreciation for Cornwall’s food and drink scene, Kattie offers invaluable insights into where locals truly love to dine and unwind. Her restaurant recommendations blend quality wit...

Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Secret List ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ chat with this entertaining culinary duo during the St. Ives Food Festival. Rose Cant (better known online as “Mum on Muddy Lane”) brings her relatable, home-cooking style to food festivals, focusing on dishes anyone can recreate at home. Alongside her, Eddy Rains heads the kitchen at the Halfway House gastropub between Weybridge and Padstow, where he’s become know...

Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Secret List ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ chat with  Hairy, the charismatic force behind Vicky’s Bread alongside his wife Vicky Harford, delivering artisanal sourdough to the finest independent shops, cafes, and restaurants across Devon and Cornwall for nearly two decades. When we caught up with him at the Porthleven Food Festival, where he curates the Food and Farming tent, his no-nonsense approach to bread...

Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Secret List ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ chat with  Mick Smith , the culinary heart behind the acclaimed Porthminster Cafe in St Ives, a stunning beachfront restaurant he’s helmed for over 20 years. Originally from Australia, Mick “stumbled across St Ives with a backpack” 24 years ago and never left, transforming from backpacker to respected restaurateur. His ocean-to-plate philosophy shines through his seafo...

Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Secret List ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ chat with Dan Dan the Lobster Man, the heart behind one of Porthleven's most authentic seafood experiences. As a local fisherman, Dan takes "boat to plate" to its purest form, catching the lobster and crab served at his quayside shack. Dan Dan has become a beloved fixture on Porthleven's quay, operating from a converted shipping container with breathtaking harbour views....

Our ⁠⁠⁠ Secret List ⁠⁠⁠⁠ chat with Tom Brown, one of Britain's most innovative seafood chefs, born in Cornwall. Tom's culinary journey took him to London where he headed Outlaw's at The Capital before striking out on his own in 2018 with Cornerstone in Hackney Wick, which earned a coveted Michelin star in 2021. Known for his creative yet stripped-back approach that lets quality ingredi...

Our ⁠⁠ Secret List ⁠⁠⁠ chat with Paul Welburn, acclaimed Michelin-starred chef who has recently made Cornwall his new home. Yorkshire-born Paul brings decades of culinary excellence to our shores, having trained under legendary mentors including Gary Rhodes and Richard Corrigan before leading prestigious kitchens across the UK. From London's The Gherkin and Rhodes W1 to The Oxford Kitchen where he...

Our ⁠ Secret List ⁠⁠ chat with Chris Eden , award-winning Executive Head Chef at Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall and the first Cornishman to earn a Michelin star in Cornwall. Born and raised in St Austell, Chris has come full circle—from surfing at Watergate Bay in his youth to now leading its culinary vision across Zacry's, The Living Space, and The Beach Hut with his distinctive "unfuss...

Our Secret List ⁠ chat with Ben Palmer , award-winning Chef and owner of The Sardine Factory and Yamas restaurants in Looe, Cornwall. A local at heart, Ben returned to his hometown in 2018 to fulfill his dream of opening a restaurant in the coastal community where he grew up, after honing his craft across prestigious kitchens in the UK and Europe. His exceptional culinary talent earned him a winni...

Our Secret List ⁠ chat with Ed Hughes , renowned Beer Sommelier from Sharp's Brewery in Rock, Cornwall. As one of the UK's leading accredited Beer Sommeliers, Ed brings his exceptional palate and passion for Cornish brewing traditions to our conversation. Ed has become a familiar face on BBC 1's Saturday Kitchen, where he showcases his expertise in beer and food pairings that elevate both the brew...

Our very first Secret List ⁠ chat with Jude Kereama , owner and Chef Patron of Kota and Kota Kai restaurants in Porthleven, Cornwall. Born in New Zealand, his Māori and Chinese-Malaysian heritage infuses his cooking with bold, innovative flavours, all crafted from the finest local Cornish produce. Kota has been recognised by the Good Food Guide and the Michelin Guide, with a prestigious Bib Gourma...