Heston Blumenthal: The Biography of the World's Most Brilliant Master Chef

Author(s): Chas Newkey-Burden

Biography & Memoir

Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is the man who turned the world of cuisine on its head and became a national hero with an OBE and three Michelin stars. Here, for the first time, is the full inspirational story of this enthusiastic, self-taught genius. Heston is a gastronomic alchemist who sees the kitchen as a laboratory where he loves to experiment for new ways to tantalise the taste-buds of diners at his Fat Duck restuarant. This biography traces his journey from a life-changing childhood holiday in France, through to his brief apprenticeship in Raymond Blanc's restaurant where he stood up to a kitchen bully. It then follows him as - constantly pushing the boundaries of his work - he reached the top of his profession and received an OBE from the Queen.

General Information

  • : 9781844548200
  • : Blake Publishing
  • : John Blake Publishing Ltd
  • : 0.522
  • : 05 October 2009
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Chas Newkey-Burden
  • : Hardback
  • : 252
  • : Illustrations

More About The Product

Chas Newkey-Burden is the author of Amy Winehouse - The biography, Paris Hilton - Life on the Edge, The Reduced History of Britain and Great Email Disasters. He is the co-author - with Julie Burchill - of Not In My Name - A Compendium of Modern Hypocrisy. He has interviewed and profiled a host of celebrities including Rachel Stevens, David Beckham, Ricky Gervais, Jenna Jameson and McFly. His writting has appeared in a number of publications including the Guardian, Time out, Attitude and the Times.