Jason Atherton

One of Gordon Ramsay’s self-appointed Magnificent Seven - alongside previous Grilling guests Marcus Wareing and Angela Hartnett - Jason Atherton is a chef who’s made it to the very top of his profession through a combination of grit, bloody-mindedness and supreme talent. Here he talks to Simon about pole vaulting for England, running away to London with no money and no job, kipping in Angela's loft and not being able to find the kitchen, sleeping on a Spanish beach before blagging a gig washing pans at the best restaurant the world has ever known (right after he'd run one of Manchester's most successful ever eateries), and building a £50 million empire that spans the globe. It’s been quite the journey, beautifully recounted in this thoroughly delightful conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

Welcome to Grilling! A podcast brought to you in association with Weber BBQs, in which host Simon Rimmer grills world-famous chefs about their passion for cooking. In every episode we take our guests back to where it all began and find out what inspired them to get into the profession. We’ll discover their biggest culinary triumphs and catastrophes, and serve up a few simple tips along the way to help improve your skills in the kitchen.

We’ll also be talking about outdoor cooking and using your barbecue to get fantastic flavours this Summer.

On top of all that we have an exclusive offer just for listeners! Head to weber.com/grilling to find out more as well as discover a range of delicious recipes to try at home!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.