Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by 2014 Roux Scholarship winner, Tom Barnes of Skof in Manchester, and formerly exec head chef of L’Enclume. On this episode: Tom’s new venture and what it takes to be a 3 star restaurant, a very special Ridgeview bottle and what the best thing about working in hospitality is. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations.

Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com, who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools.

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