Eat Game

In this episode Tom ventures to the Eat Game Awards ceremony to celebrate and hear from the champions of wild game across the UK. Tom talks to rural TV presenter Adam Henson, YouTube star Scott Rea and chef Lionel Strub, plus many more.

In the final episode of our Chef mini-series, Tom speaks to Mark Kempson. Mark is head chef at Kitchen W8 in Kensington, a celebrated restaurant that produces seasonal, simple, approachable dishes where ‘game’ is at the heart of everything they do. Mark has been at the helm of Kitchen W8 for over 10 years, winning a Michelin-star in 2011, an accolade he has retained each year since.

In the 5th episode of our Chef mini-series, Tom speaks to Steven and Ami Ellis. Steven’s talents were developed working in well-known restaurants such as Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen and the three Michelin-star, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London. Steven uses locally sourced English produce to create and deliver sophisticated yet familiar dishes. As head pastry chef, Steven’s wife Ami plays an integral part to the success of The Bailiwick Free House, a charming pub just a stone’s throw from Windsor Great Park.

Tom talks to Rachel Green, Chef, author, TV presenter, demonstrator and food campaigner. Rachel has made a name for herself as a passionate ambassador of British produce. Coming from 14 generations of Lincolnshire farmers, her message is that “food doesn’t have to be complicated to be great. All you need are the best, locally sourced ingredients you can afford and to treat them with respect”.

The third instalment of our Chef mini-series sees Tom in conversation with Tim Maddams. During his time as head chef at River Cottage, Tim pioneered ethical, local, seasonal produce and became a key spokesperson in the arena of responsibly-sourced food. Tim spent much of his childhood on the family farm in Wiltshire, gleaning a close understanding of farming and fostering a love of the great British countryside.

Tom speaks to Michelin-star Chef and owner of Purnell's Restaurant in Birmingham, Glynn Purnell. Glynn has become a household name after taking part in the Great British Menu, winning twice and then later appearing as a mentor. He has previously featured on The Great British Food Revival and The Secret Chef, among other television programmes. He can regularly be seen on Saturday Kitchen as a host and guest chef.

In the first of our Chef mini-series, Tom speaks to Tony Singh MBE, one of the UK’s best-loved celebrity chefs, renowned for his lively personality and skill in designing quirky and delicious dishes. A fourth-generation Scottish Sikh, Tony was born and raised in Leith, Edinburgh and learned at his mother’s knee the cookery skills which would see him create the unique fusion of Scottish and Asian flavours for which he is so well known.

Ethically, how do we ensure all game is used? How can we prevent waste to make the most out of our quarry? Tom talks to Tim Woodward, CEO of The Country Food Trust, on how he uses game meat to produce meals for people in poverty. To finish, we welcome back our very own Chef Matt Gisby with his festive recipe of the month - Roasted Christmas birds, mustard fruits, pancetta and porcini stuffing - Recipe and ingredients here: https://eatgame.co.uk/roasted-christmas-birds-mustard-fruits-pancetta-and-porcini-stuffing/

Tom talks to Adele Jones, Deputy CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust, about the role game meat can play in an environmentally friendly diet. Adele explains how we can go about changing the public’s perception of meat and the importance of the Global Farm Metric. Plus, our very own chef Matt Gisby talks us through a pot roast partridge - recipe and ingredients here: https://eatgame.co.uk/pot-roast-partridge/

A brand-new podcast aiming to educate, inspire and promote the benefits of sustainable, delicious game meat. Eat Game champions game as food, whilst working to raise the profile of British game produce, reaching out to new audiences. Each month we will bring you a fascinating conversation from a range of different guests...including chefs, game meat suppliers, retailers, industry specialists and many more. Plus a 'game recipe of the month' from chef Matt Gisby. Visit us at https://eatgame.co.uk/