D&D's The Avenue.
D&D London's Old Bengal Warehouse appointed Lawrence as its new executive head chef earlier this year. Lawrence now looks after the food for the venue which comprises New Street Grill, Fish Market, New Street Wine, and the Old Bengal Bar.
Particular dishes include smoked haddock scotch egg served at the Fish Market and josper grilled pork chops from the menu at New Street Grill.
Other work
With a career spanning more than two decades, Lawrence has built an enviable career for himself in the hospitality trade. Lawrence has made regular appearances on Saturday Kitchen opposite James Martin, joined Chris Evans on the radio and hosted the Saturday Kitchen roadshow and BBC Good Food Show Live. Lawrence has also written two books; Food for Life and Rediscovering Food & Flavours: The Kidney Care Cookbook.
When is Glorious Twelfth?
The Glorious Twelfth refers to August 12 – the first day of the shooting season in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Current legislation stated in the Game Act 1831 ensures the red grouse are left alone during summer months and only hunted during open season up which lasts up until the end of December.
Other game including woodcock and pheasant have different start dates to their open season with most beginning on September 1. Woodcock and pheasant start on October 1.
