One of the most memorable meals I’ve had was in Monaco at Le Louis XV, which holds three Michelin stars. It was already a special place for me as I met my husband in the kitchen when we worked there. We dined on the magnificent terrace that summer, with the casino on one side and the sea shimmering on the other – a setting that couldn’t have been more spectacular. It was also the first time my parents shared a dinner with Diego, which made it all the more special. Exceptional food, a gentle sea breeze – and a moment I’ll never forget.
If I could cook for anyone, dead or alive, it would have to be a comedian – someone like Michael McIntyre, who never fails to make me laugh. I’d highly recommend watching the prank he did with my father at Le Gavroche, where he served a woman her own frozen food, pretending it was freshly prepared by my dad. She was full of comments, completely unaware it had come straight from her own freezer – it’s brilliant.
My death row meal would start with a simple pasta dish followed by a ribeye steak. Or a bavette – I like meat that’s dry-aged with a little more flavour. I’d have it with bearnaise sauce and nice, crispy fries. I don’t have a huge sweet tooth, so something fruity and fresh, like a mille-feuille with perfect chantilly cream would be perfect.
Instant noodles are my guilty pleasure. I do like to zhuzh them up with my own ingredients, but they are out of the packet….
Filming Knife’s Edge was incredible – unlike anything we’d done before. It was a long project, shot over the course of nearly a year, and having the whole team on that journey made it even more special. Caractère is a small restaurant with a tight-knit team and a compact kitchen, so adding a full camera crew into the mix made for quite the squeeze. I’ve even found myself getting emotional watching the other chefs’ stories – knowing firsthand how intense and personal the journey is when you’re working towards a star. I feel genuinely proud and honoured to be featured in such a major series, and I’ve loved watching every episode.
Knife’s Edge on Apple TV is available to watch now. Catch up on Emily’s episode here.
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