The Staff Canteen

Here at The Staff Canteen, we have a group of dedicated members who share their images on the website regularly but we also want to see some new followers in our top ten, so create your account and start posting today!

Each month, we shortlist and feature the ten most liked chef images on our Instagram feed. The 3 lucky chefs whose images get the most likes will win a TSC mug!

1: Torched mackerel, potato purée, lovage emulsion, gooseberry gel, horseradish cream by @thomlemercier

2: Wild Bass, spicy romesco and greens by @chef_stephen2311

3: Scotch beef featherblade croquette, crispy jerusalem artichoke, wild mushroom and truffle emulsion by @ryan27184

4: Shetland mussels, apple verjus and wild garlic by @seankellylochness

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Cod, confit rosemary fondant, orange, lime, cinnamon and cardamom broth, smoked chili flakes by @marek_jani_chef

6: Blood Orange, rhubarb, pistachio and yoghurt by @mashu_chef

7: Pear bakewell tart, vanilla ice cream, de-hydrated pear by @sj.byrnes

8: Fillet of pollock, cockles, mussels, prawns, and a bouillabaisse sauce by @peter_mp

9: Lamb, dauphinoise potato, burnt shallot, pea and black olive by @jack.gates97

10: Cured salmon, beluga croecaviar, ponzu buttermilk and charred cucumber by @cheftomfraser

If you want to feature in March's Instagram Top Ten, keep posting your great pictures on your TSC member's profile and using #thestaffcanteen on Instagram and we'll share the best!

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