Tim Peirson new head chef at Kensington Place

Tim Peirson has just been appointed the new head chef of D&D restaurant and neighbourhood fish brasserie Kensington Place in Notting Hill. Peirson has previously worked at the Michelin-starred Angler, Axis at One Aldwych and Wild Honey, so has a rich and illustrious history of experience in the industry. Kensington Place puts an emphasis on a laid back and casual dining experience, so they feel as though Tim’s similar approach will fit right in with the way in which they work. Having a particular interest in incorporating and fusing different flavour combinations, Tim’s passion for using seasonal produce will ensure that he’ll be cooking with the very best British fish and seafood available. Tim commented: “I am really excited to be taking the reins at such an iconic restaurant as Kensington Place. Over the next few months, I’ll be putting my stamp on the menu and hoping to embark on a new era for Kensington Place’’. Tim’s style of cooking is both clean and precise. Over the upcoming months, Tim will continue to refine and refresh the menu introducing a ‘Crustacea Market Menu’ including a selection of lobster, langoustine and dressed crab. The new menu will feature Tim’s signature dishes of: Devon crab caesar salad, Cornish mackerel ceviche with wasabi mayonnaise and toasted peanuts, fillet of sea bream with orange braised fennel, shellfish chowder and samphire, roast Cornish cod with a pea and bacon fricassee, smoked haddock fishcake and confit lemon and vanilla panna cotta, English strawberries and basil. More info can be found over on their site here By Jack Mckeever