In episode 12 of Always in Season I am joined by one of the most respected chefs in Britain and Executive Chef at The Ritz, John William's MBE.

Here we chat about his experience of cooking for Margaret Thatcher on her 70th birthday and the surprise dinners she used to love, the importance of apprenticeships within the hospitality sector, why John gets excited about seasonal produce, the magical Ritz experience and so much more.

Check out John on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnwilliamschef/

and or you can purchase The Ritz cookbooks here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ritz-London-Cookbook-John-Williams/dp/1784724963/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1INY182PG9O9K&dchild=1&keywords=the+ritz+cookbook&qid=1633961100&sprefix=the+ritz+cook%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration

James' recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/

Resources mentioned in the interview:

The Ritz https://www.theritzlondon.com/

The PIG https://www.thepighotel.com/

Claridges www.claridges.co.uk

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Apprenticeships https://www.royalacademyofculinaryarts.org.uk/what-we-do/apprenticeships/