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What does England taste like in 2026? Three chefs answer – and two recipes to cook at home

Chapel Down’s inaugural Taste of England competition asked some of the country’s best chefs a deceptively simple question: what does English food taste like now? Here’s their answers – and two recipes to cook it yourself, writes Hannah Twiggs

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Inside Too Many Critics: 25 years of bruised egos, burnt fingers and a very good cause

Food critics judging restaurants is easy. Cooking for a room full of chefs is another matter entirely. Ahead of Too Many Critics’ 25th anniversary, Hannah Twiggs reflects on two failed attempts at glory and why the hospitality industry’s most entertaining fundraiser remains as popular as ever

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Too Many Critics in partnership with OpenTable: Charity cook-off returns at Claridge's

The charity cook-off is celebrating 25 years of raising money to support Action Against Hunger

Evening Standard · Apr 20

The Standard podcast: London’s classic dining renaissance

Why London’s grand old restaurants – and the classic dishes they serve – are back in fashion

Evening Standard · Mar 5

David Ellis reviews Lagana: Dua Lipa likes it. Does that matter?

There are crayons on the table. Is that enough these days, asks David Ellis

Evening Standard · Feb 27

David Ellis reviews Tiella: Flawed but fabulous, like all great loves

Dara Klein’s trattoria is not perfect, says David Ellis, but its charm is easy to fall for

Evening Standard · Feb 13

Ben Murphy interview: Who needs fine dining when you've got great cocktails and good vibes?

Late-night DJs, a Pizza Hut-inspired ice cream trolley and lunch for £30: Ben Murphy is finally having fun, he tells David Ellis

Evening Standard · Feb 2

David Ellis reviews Barang: If you visit just one new restaurant this winter, make it this

May this pop-up never pop down, says David Ellis

Evening Standard · Jan 23

David Ellis reviews Riva, Barnes: AA Gill’s favourite restaurant is still in a league of its own

Riva is a restaurant that gently embraces its diners, imploring them to come back, and back, and back

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

David Ellis reviews Martino's: With apologies to the Ritz, I've found my new favourite restaurant

David Ellis ponders the perfect restaurant

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025