Luke Farrell (chef)

Last updated
Luke Farrell
Nationality British
Occupation(s)Chef and restaurateur
Relatives Clive Farrell (father)

Luke Farrell is a British chef and restaurateur. [1] [2] [3] Farrell operates four restaurants in London specializing in Southeast Asian cuisines, including Plaza Khao Gaeng and Speedboat Bar (Thai), Viet Populaire (Vietnamese), and Bebek!Bebek! (Indonesian). [4] [5] [6] Plaza Khao Gaeng is inspired by the traditional rice-curry shops of Southern Thailand. [7] [6] [8] [9] Speedboat Bar serves dishes from Bangkok's Chinatown. [10] [11] [12]

Farrell also operates three tropical greenhouses growing speciality Asian produce and herbs at Ryewater Nursery, his family's 40 hectares (99 acres) farm in Dorset. [13] [14] [15] The greenhouses supply produce to London restaurants, including Nahm, Som Saa, Kiln, and Ikoyi. [14]

References

  1. ↑ Hendricks, Nianne-Lynn (7 June 2019). "From greenhouses to tables". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  2. ↑ Quinn, Sue (2016-08-20). "Ssssh! The secret Asian garden in Dorset: 'Scarlet chillies, banana palms; even a snake slithers past'". The Telegraph. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  3. ↑ "Meet the chef bringing a taste of authentic Thai food to England - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  4. ↑ "Luke Farrell is bringing the heat to London's West End". The Independent. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  5. ↑ Dodds, Rosanna (2022-07-25). "The chefs taking spiciness to new extremes". Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  6. 1 2 Knott, Bill (November 16, 2023). "Here's Why Thai Food Has Taken Over London". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  7. ↑ Zhang, Tianwei (2023-08-28). "Luke Farrell Brings Southern Thai Flair to London With Plaza Khao Gaeng". WWD. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  8. ↑ Coghlan, Adam (2022-03-09). "Puckering, Perfumed Southern Thai Curries Take Centre Stage at London's Biggest Spring Opening". Eater London. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  9. ↑ Coren, Giles (2024-05-29). "Plaza Khao Gaeng restaurant review: 'Food: 10. Service: 10. Everything: bloody 10'". The Times . ISSN   0140-0460 . Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  10. ↑ Rayner, Jay (2023-04-02). "Speedboat Bar, London: 'Completely irresistible style' – restaurant review". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  11. ↑ Hansen, James (2022-09-13). "A Raucous, Noodle-Fuelled Tribute to Bangkok's Chinatown Arrives in London". Eater London. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  12. ↑ Twiggs, Hannah (2023-01-26). "Speedboat Bar, London, restaurant review: Fast, furious and not for the faint of heart". The Independent. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  13. ↑ restaurantonline.co.uk (2018-06-26). "King of the jungle: meet the chef growing Asian ingredients in Dorset". restaurantonline.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  14. 1 2 Jenkins, Allan; O'Neill, Holly (2019-07-14). "Meet Britain's finest veg producers: 'The herbs say "We're ready! Use us now!'"". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  15. ↑ Inside the UK 'jungle farm' that grows Thai vegetables | FT Food Revolution, 2023-08-24, retrieved 2023-11-20


Flag of the United Kingdom.svg

This British biographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.