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At BB we believe in mindful eating. We think about food – all the time.  What to eat, when to eat it, where it comes from, how to cook it, how to be more adventurous. And we talk about it too.

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Autumn has arrived on Raymond’s new website…

If you haven’t visited Raymond’s brand new website yet, click here to take a look around. To celebrate his love of seasonal food, the beautiful new website transforms as the seasons change. Autumn has officially arrived, so why not try your hand at some of Raymond’s favourite recipes which champion the delicious produce which is now becoming available. As well as recipes you can read about RB’s wonderful career and find out more about upcoming events where you can meet… read more

Raymond Blanc on plums

We sat down with Raymond Blanc to discuss his childhood memories of this month’s evocative seasonal star… “After long hot months of the orchards swaying languorously to the murmuring of butterflies & bees, I love this change of tempo as we quickstep into autumn, and lazy summer days seem to replace themselves with the crisp industry of harvest… plums all but leap into the pot, oh my god – I cannot wait to get into my kitchen and turn them… read more

Leamington Food Festival!

Clive, our executive chef, headed to Leamington Food Festival over the weekend to sit on the judging panel of their Aubrey Allen ‘Home Cook of the Year’ competition. Clive sat alongside Russell Allen, Managing director of Aubrey Allen, BB’s wonderful meat supplier, and Sophie Hyam, last year’s wonderful winner. The three finalists battled it out in front of a LIVE audience, making for a brilliant afternoon full of fun, laughter and stunning food, of course…  

Plum Compote with Almond Crumble Recipe

Ripe plums are a delicious treat that need no cooking and can be eaten straight from the tree, but there is also something to be said for a gorgeously hot plum crumble on a chilly day. Try this easy to follow recipe at home if you’re feeling inspired by the great British bake-off, or join us in our brasseries where you can try this delectable dessert on our September set menu. read more