plating Part 13 Sainte Maure Goats cheese and sour cherries

James Oakley

James Oakley

Head Chef 15th June 2019
James Oakley

James Oakley

Head Chef

plating Part 13 Sainte Maure Goats cheese and sour cherries

Chef James Oakley plating one of his latest appetizers

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