Fergus Henderson

Chef and author specializing in nose-to-tail dining

Fergus Henderson - Chef and author specializing in nose-to-tail dining
Born

July 31st, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English chef, recognized for elevating traditional British cuisine through a focus on nose-to-tail dining. Established St. John restaurant in London, which gained acclaim for its innovative approach to vegetable and meat dishes. Authored 'The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating', which popularized the concept of using all parts of an animal in cooking. Promoted a sustainable approach to food preparation.

Established St. John restaurant in London

Authored 'The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating'

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