My guest today is Theo Randall. It’s safe to say that Theo is one of the nation's most beloved chefs. Inspired by the food of his childhood trips to Italy, Theo has developed a life-long passion for Italian food. He spent 17 years at The River Café and was Head Chef when they won their Michelin star. In 2006 he left to set up his own eponymous restaurant at the Intercontinental Hotel in London to great critical acclaim. An interview online states: “In a world full of swagger, quick tempers and massive egos, Chef Theo Randall, is a breath of fresh air.” We recorded today’s episode in Theo’s restaurant at the Intercontinental in London where they were preparing for a busy days service. Theo is a legend in the food world and I think there’s always a slight assumption that seriously successful people might not be that nice – but if that is how the theory goes Theo completely proved that wrong. Thank you for downloading and listening to the podcast – don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe – it might seem like a minor thing but it makes a big difference! Come and have a look at the desert island dishes website (www.desertislanddishes.co) – exciting things are going to start happening – and there are lots of recipes including – of course – a delicious pasta recipe inspired by Theo. And other than that, thank you for listening. Tell all your friends, and come and see me on Instagram @margienomura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.