Just Add Beer | The Podcast

2 Michelin Star Chef, James Knappet has worked in some of the best restaurants in the world. He shares his influences, passion of cooking and some of his simple pleasures in life, which includes a pickled egg and packet of crisps. Enjoy ep. 10 of our Just Add Beer podcast.

South African-born Henk is somewhat famous in Cornwall for his mouth-watering steaks and meat. Inheriting his passion and knowledge about beef from his cattle farming grandfather, his expertise in butchery and the science of beef ageing enables him to serve up some of the most succulent cuts in the West Country. Having developed a loyal following during his five years helming the kitchen at Trevose Golf and Country Club, he has now opened his own Trevisker’s Kitchen near Padstow. His mission is simple: to dish up fuss-free, quality food that echoes the coastal and country lifestyle of North Cornwall.

Hailing from Quiberon in Brittany, Stephane has always had a penchant for the coast and grew up eating Fruits de Mer instead of Sunday roast. Working in Dublin, Paris and London, he always focussed his cooking around fish and shellfish, honing the skills that led him to become Head Chef at Stein’s Seafood Restaurant – a position he has held for over 20 years and now he's Group Chef across all of Rick Stein's restaurants. His relationship with Sharp’s has blossomed since we worked together to develop Chalky’s Bite in 2006, and since then matching beer with food is a natural part of the dining scene at Stein’s. Stephane believes that beer drinking is in the British DNA and the right beers pair wonderfully with seafood. 

Paul Ripley is a renowned Michelin-starred chef with over 35 years of experience. Head Chef at Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant by the age of 30, he really is a food celebrity and we're lucky to spend an hour with him. Grab a beer, sit back and listen. 

Hailing from New Zealand, Jude quit the London rat race to open Kota and Kota Kai in Cornwall. Bringing his Maori and Chinese-Malay roots into his cooking, Jude combines the best from land and sea in signature Asian-fused dishes. He can’t help but let his style be influenced by the coastal lifestyle and his Rockpool dish (featured on the BBC’s Great British Menu) is named after his favourite pastime with his son. Having teamed up with Sharp’s for a few events, he is a huge fan of pairing beer and food, and can recommend a beer to go with all of his dishes. 

Part two of a fascinating interview with Paul Ainsworth. He shares his ultimate food hero and romanticises over Bread & Butter Pudding.

Part one of a fascinating interview with Paul Ainsworth. He shares his favourite starter, who he'd most like to cook for and so much more. Enjoy.  

Sharp’s beer sommelier, Ed Hughes, is joined by head chef of Paul Ainsworth at No.6, Chris McClurg, who talks St Enodoc asparagus and a ‘proper Cornish pasta’ dish.

Join us to hear 'Group Excecutive Chef' for Paul Ainsworth John Walton tell us about his favourite starter and explains how adding beer to Porthilley mussels takes them to a whole new level.