Some plating I did at the 3 rosette Montigue Arms as a freelance chef last year under chef Matt Tomkinson. First pic pigeon, pigeon samosa, pic 2 scallops, pic 3 lamb,wild mushroom ravioli, sweetbreads deep fried, broad bean garnish.

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