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John Dory Bouillabaisse
A rich and aromatic John Dory Bouillabaisse, built on deeply caramelised fish bones, warm spices, brandy and white wine, then finished with a touch of fresh lemon for perfect balance. See the full recipe inside!

David Batala
Aug 261 min read


Smoked English Peas, Whipped Ricotta, Lemon & Elderflower Tartlet
Early summer ingredients don't need much help to shine. In this tartlet, sweet charred peas, elderflower, lovage, and roasted lemon come together on a crisp garlic-infused pastry base with whipped honey ricotta. It's fresh, vibrant, and one of my favourite seasonal dishes I've created recently.
The full recipe is now available inside the membership, along with detailed guidance on every element, so you can recreate the dish in your own kitchen with confidence.
Enjoy! :)

David Batala
May 313 min read


Smoked Eel Cigars
A crisp cigar shell filled with bold, layered flavour - sweet mango, chilli heat, and rich prawn chutney, balanced with a silky smoked eel cream. It’s light, punchy, and built for contrast in every bite. A dish that looks refined but delivers big, confident flavour, exactly how we like it. :) Find the full recipe inside. Enjoy!

David Batala
May 22 min read


Spring Peas & Ricotta Agnolotti
There's something about spring ingredients that just belong together - pea and wild garlic agnolotti with English asparagus. Simple, seasonal, and really good. Find the full recipe inside. Enjoy!

David Batala
Apr 114 min read


Chocolate & Vanilla Caramels
Soft, buttery vanilla caramels, finished with dark chocolate - a simple petit four to finish a meal, one that people tend to come back for. :)
Find the full, proof-tested recipe inside, along with the rest of the collection, if you fancy cooking a little more like this at home. Can't wait to see you there! Enjoy :)

David Batala
Mar 182 min read


Wild Cornish Turbot
Wild Cornish turbot, lightly kombu-brined and filled with a delicate turbot and scallop mousse, gently steamed to preserve its natural sweetness. Paired with celeriac layers, Cornish mussels, smoked butter, and a champagne shellfish sauce, finished with shaved white truffle. A dish built on technique, balance, and restraint... and one you can recreate yourself, step by step, inside the membership. Have fun! :)

David Batala
Jan 304 min read


Traditional Czech Style Buns - Kolaches (Koláče)
Recipe makes15x buns For the Dough 500g plain flour 80g sugar 30g fresh yeast or 15g dried yeast 150ml full-fat milk 1x whole egg 1x egg yolk Zest of 1 lemon 3g salt 200g melted butter Poppy Seed Filling 160g milk 70g ground poppy seeds 60g finely crushed butter cookies, such as shortbread 30ml dark spiced rum 1tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 100g granulated sugar Zest of ½ lemon 60g walnuts, finely chopped For the quark filling 250g full-fat quark 250g creme chee

David Batala
Jan 92 min read


Chicken Livers, Sauternes & Parmesan
Chicken liver and foie gras parfait, whipped until silky smooth, dipped in sauternes jelly and set on a crisp parmesan sablé. Finished with a sliver of black truffle for an indulgent, bite-sized starter. Rich, elegant, and surprisingly light—perfect for entertaining or treating yourself. Enjoy!

David Batala
Jul 6, 20252 min read


Wild Thyme & Cornish Mead Cured Chalkstream Trout
Delicately cured Chalkstream trout with wild thyme and Cornish mead, paired with a chilled consommé of apple, grape, and cucumber, balanced by savoury miso and a hint of elderflower.

David Batala
Jun 15, 20255 min read


Smoked Veal Sweetbread
Spring is here and so am I with my veal sweetbread served with fresh peas, mint, and light dill cream to celebrate this time of the year. ;)

David Batala
Apr 6, 20253 min read


Duck Liver Mousse
New to my private menu! 🍽️
Cherry-glazed duck liver parfait, pickled mustard seeds & hazelnuts—crafted with care, made for indulgence.

David Batala
Mar 9, 20254 min read


Chocolate Bar
This decadent layered chocolate bar features five rich layers, from chocolate crumb to caramel, topped with crisp and honeycomb. A must-try!

David Batala
Feb 9, 20254 min read


Goat Cheese Parfait
Unleash Your Culinary Creativity with this Autumn-Inspired Step-by-Step Goat Cheese Parfait Recipe! Product Links Included!

David Batala
Sep 8, 20243 min read


My Favourites - Top 5 Cookbooks
Hi there, thank you for coming to my blog and your interest in my first blog post! Today, I would like to share with you 5 of my...

David Batala
Sep 27, 20205 min read
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