The Crooked Billet

Cookery. Demonstrations. Television. (and general showing off) at The Crooked Billet

Cookery Demonstrations at London Street Brasserie

Riverside Oracle, 2-4 London Street, Reading

Tuesday 5th October 2010

Join Paul & Robert as they prepare the perfect late summer dinner party, demonstrating each of the delicious 4 courses. Watch & chat as they cook, then join the chefs for lunch – enjoying all the demonstrated dishes – including terrines, lobster, fabulous seafood dishes & delicious desserts.

Cookery Demonstration

“It’s an intimate, informal affair – on the upstairs floor at LSB. I’m cooking my favourite late summer dinner party recipes – some appear on the menu, some don’t.

I’m joined by Michelin starred chef, Robert Spencer – the executive chef at the London Street Brasserie. Whilst I do most of the showing off, talking and cooking – I think you’ll find Robert is quite good. Prior to London Street, Robert was Head Chef at The New Angel and previously Head Chef at City Rhodes.

We’ll demonstrate around 10 dishes, tricks and techniques over the 1½ hour dem. Taste and chat as I cook, then it’s time for champagne and nibbles before lunch. Enjoy dishes you’ve watched us prepare and cook: Lobster for main course (vegi’s and dietary requirements are no problem). Ticket price includes ½ bottle of wine.

I’ll join you after lunch to chat and answer any questions. Escape 2.45ish, although you’re welcome to stay later. A complementary recipe booklet accompanies the demonstration” Paul Clerehugh

£45 per guest including tea & coffee, demonstration, champagne & nibbles, wine & lunch.

*Ticket hotline London Street Brasserie 01189 505036

Food on Fridays

Food on Fridays is hosted by Sarah Walker who is joined by Paul Clerehugh on the BBC Radio Berkshire, Friday afternoons (2-3pm). The programme – light hearted foodie chat and topical food matters, is on 104.1, 104.4, 95.4 and 94.6FM. DAB digital radio and online. You can download the recipes from the BBC website – www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire and click on action desk.

If you have any recipe requests, kitchen questions or want to ask Paul anything, call him at BBC Radio Berkshire 01189 464200 or email him via the show marie.copley@bbc.co.uk.

Market Kitchen

Catch Paul Clerehugh on Sky UKTV Food Market Kitchen with Matt Tebbutt and Tom Parker-Bowles.

Paul, winner of Market Kitchen’s “How Big Is YOURS….?” Surpassing James Martin’s previous biggest Yorkshire pudding. Clerehugh beat off stiff competition including Tana Ramsay, Rachel Allen, Gary Rhodes & Bill Granger. Clerehugh managed 22cm – “I don’t think Tana has ever seen anything like that before.”