Patrick Powell – Chef Profile

How long have you been at the restaurant?

Since May 2023.

Which was the first restaurant you worked in?

Crockets on the Quay.

What was the last London restaurant you went to, apart from your own?

Primeur.

Who or what has been the biggest influence on the way you cook and why?

Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes due to his unique approaches to food, produce, and seasoning.

What is your personal signature dish?

Pommes pallaison, snails bourguignon, nduja & guanciale.

What’s the best part of your job?

Working with like-minded people.

And the worst?

Recruitment.

What would your last meal be?

Steak, sauce au poivre, and Bombe Alaska at The Midland Grand Dining Room.