1 Michelin Star Chefs: Fergus Henderson, chef and co-owner, St John
Fergus Henderson is chef and co-owner of the one Michelin-starred St John restaurant.
Fergus Henderson originally studied architecture before he turned to cooking. Despite having no formal training, he and his wife Margot took over the Dining Room at The French House in Soho in 1992.
St John
26 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 4AY
Opening hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm (Sunday 12.00 pm - 4.00 pm)
Supper Monday to Saturday 6.00 pm to 10.30 pm; Sunday evening closed
Telephone: 020 7251 0848
Website: https://stjohnrestaurant.com/
Email: [email protected]
Head chef: Johnathan Woolway
General manager: Tom Wright
Facebook: St John Restaurant
Biography
The pair quickly earnt themselves a respectable reputation with local diners. St John Bar and Restaurant was opened in 1994 by chef Fergus Henderson, Trevor
St John
When Fergus,
In 2010, St John explanded to include St John
Bakery which opened in Bermondsey. Which was then followed in 2014 by St John Maltby which opened nearby to St John Bakery.
‘Nose to Tail’
The restaurant offers what they affectionately term ‘nose to tail eating’, serving offal and many under-used cuts of meat. The menu showcases traditional British classics, with signature dishes like Liver, bacon and mash and a regular feature, Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad. Menus are subject to change daily, often including specials with exciting new
Fergus published his first book Nose to Tail Eating: A Kind of British Cooking in 1999, which included recipes for trotters,
The complete Nose to tail is a combination of the first two books, with the addition of new colour plates and some new recipes for the occasion.
Awards
Best British and Best overall London Restaurant at the 2001 Moet & Chandon Restaurant Award
The Diners Club® Lifetime Achievement Award, as part of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2014
@ Home
During the lockdowns St John opened an @ home range. This started with pies for collection. However, in Jaunary 2021 they expanded to deliver full three course finish at home meals that come out on friday and change monthly.
Videos by Fergus Henderson:
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1 Michelin Star Chefs: Fergus Henderson, chef and co-owner, St John
