Fergus Henderson
Chef and author specializing in nose-to-tail dining
Born
July 31st, 1963
61 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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