Category: Food & Wine

English truffles: the hunt for black gold

English truffles may lack the status of their Italian counterparts, but these little-known delicacies have been found in our native woodlands for hundreds of years. Intrigued, Emily Miles goes hunting. As summer gradually gives way to autumn, professional truffle hunters start to practice their craft. Hoping for a glimpse into this secretive world, I got in touch with The […]

Abbacchio alla Romana recipe

Abbacchio alla Romana – Roman roast lamb – is slow-cooked and packed full of flavour. Stewart Turner, our Head Chef, shares his take on this Italian classic. Prior to joining Berry Bros. & Rudd, Stewart worked in some of the country’s finest kitchens; his resumé includes The Connaught Hotel, The Wolseley and three Michelin-starred The […]

Braai season: piri-piri prawns

With schools out and restrictions lifting, barbecue season is firmly here. Inspired by the braais of South Africa, our Head Chef Stewart Turner offers a recipe for spicy prawns with a vibrant salsa, while we suggest what to sip while you stoke the flames Piri-piri (also spelt peri-peri) is a type of chilli that was […]

A taste of Tuscany: stuffed courgettes

This week’s taste of elsewhere comes courtesy of food writer Ed Smith, the author of On the Side, The Borough Market Cookbook and Rocket & Squash. Cook up his simple stuffed courgettes to transport yourself to the rolling hills of Tuscany You can find Tuscan sausages in all Italian delis and many places beyond them […]