Kitchen Garden Season · Demonstration Recipe Poached Vanilla Peachwith Whipped Cheesecake Cream & Thermomix Mango Sorbet 8 Servings 4 Components 45Minutes active Vanilla-Poached Peach Whipped Cheesecake Cream Almond Crumble Thermomix Mango Sorbet Method Chef’s Notes Poach the peaches and bake…
The sweet tooth signature series
February 9, 2026
An Exciting Collaboration with HandFab Introducing the Sweet Tooth Signature Series There are moments in this industry that genuinely give you a buzz. This is one of them. Over the past months I’ve been quietly collaborating with HandFab — a…
Live on Stage: Chef Lee Cooper Cooking Across East Anglia
February 5, 2026
Live on Stage: Chef Lee Cooper Cooking Across East Anglia This spring and summer, I’m taking the knives on the road. I’ll be cooking live on stage at a run of brilliant food and agricultural shows across East Anglia —…
Season 2 episode 3 Deepak Mallya, Head Chef at The Ritz London
December 8, 2025
New episode drop 🎙🔥
This week on the Cheflife Podcast I’m joined by Deepak Mallya, Head Chef at The Ritz London.
We talk about his unexpected route into the kitchen, what it takes to run one of the most precise brigades in the country, and how you balance classical Ritz standards with modern ideas.
Blood Sweat and Asparagus Spears: A Culinary Journey
December 7, 2025
**🎙️ Cheflife Podcast — Andrew Turvil Blood, Sweat and Asparagus Spears: A Journey Through the 1990s UK Restaurant Revolution** Episode Overview In this engaging episode, I sit down with Andrew Turvil to unpack his compelling book Blood Sweat and Asparagus Spears — a reflective…
How I Empower teams in hospitality
Discover how Chef Lee Cooper fosters empowered teams in his kitchens, promoting a culture of respect and collaboration.
Why having a Kitchen garden is so important
Explore how Chef Lee Cooper creates garden-led menus that highlight the beauty of seasonal ingredients and local flavours.
Join the ChefLife Podcast
Tune into the ChefLife Podcast for insightful conversations with chefs and hospitality leaders, hosted by Chef Lee Cooper.
The Art of Sustainable Sourcing
Learn how Chef Lee Cooper champions sustainable sourcing in his culinary practices, creating a positive impact on the environment.
Exploring Fine Dining in East Anglia
Discover the essence of fine dining in East Anglia with Chef Lee Cooper’s unique approach to seasonal menus and local produce.
