Obsession 17: Gareth Ward

The Staff Canteen

Saturday, January 21, 2017 was the second night of Obession 17 which is taking place at Nigel Haworth's Michelin-starred Northcote.

Taking over Nigel Hayworth's kitchen on the second night was Gareth Ward, head chef at Ynyshir which recently retained it's star in the Michelin Guide UK 2017 and has four rosettes in the AA Restaurant Guide.

We have selected ten images from his night at Obsession 17 which you can see below, but to see the full album of images head over to

our Facebook.

Pre-starter - 'Not French Onion Soup'

Pre-starter - 'Not French Onion Soup'

Photography by Allen Markey

Pre-starter Bread

Pre-starter Bread

Photography by Allen Markey

Mackerel Sweet & Sour

Mackerel Sweet & Sour

Photography by Allen Markey

Pre-starter Rib

Pre-starter Rib

Photography by Allen Markey

Welsh Wagyu Rib Shitake, Seaweed

Welsh Wagyu Rib Shitake, Seaweed

Photography by Allen Markey

Gareth Ward
Photography by Allen Markey
Gareth Ward
Photography by Allen Markey
Gareth Ward and team
Photography by Allen Markey
Gareth Ward
Photography by Allen Markey
Gareth Ward and Lisa Allen
Photography by Allen Markey

>>> See all the photos from Obsession 17, night by night, here

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Editor 22nd January 2017

Obsession 17: Gareth Ward