Revelations: Tarryn Bingle, head chef, the Rectory hotel, Wiltshire
We delve into the life and inner thoughts of a top chef. This week: Tarryn Bingle, head chef, the Rectory hotel, Wiltshire
What was your best subject at school?
Home economics
What was your first job?
Apple picker in the South Island orchards
What was your first job in catering?
A kitchen hand in a pub in Riwaka in New Zealand
What do you normally have for breakfast?
A coffee – flat white is my preference
What do you do to relax?
I like to go out with my friends for drinks and food. Nothing better than sitting round a table with good mates
Which is your favourite restaurant?
I don't have a favourite restaurant but I really enjoy open fire cooking. One of the best meals I've had was at Asador Etxebarri in northern Spain
What's your favourite hotel?
One of my all time favourites has to be the Ritz London
What is your favourite drink?
Always an Old Fashioned
Which ingredient do you hate the most?
Everything is delicious if cooked properly and with respect
Which person gave you the greatest inspiration?
The person I admire most in the culinary world is Rob Weston. He's an amazing cook and completely uncompromising in what he does. The greatest inspiration in my life has definitely been my mother
Describe your ultimate nightmare?
A 12pax table full of dietary requirements!
When did you last eat a hamburger?
I'm eating one as I answer these questions
What's your favourite film?
Donnie Darko
What is your favourite prepared product?
Bombay Sapphire and tonic in a can
If you had more time, what would you do?
I'd like to eat out more and spend time with my family
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