Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2017 | Page 104

Food and drink
FOOD HEROES: KYNGES WELL
This issue our Food Hero is Tom Axford, the Head Chef and owner of Kynges Well
in Brading. We talk to him about what influences and inspires his food choices
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE
YOUR FOOD STYLE?
Modern British with a classic twist, I love taking classic dishes
and putting my own influence into it.
WHO HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST
FOOD INFLUENCE?
Tom Kerridge, Gordon Ramsey and Marco Pierre White are
three great chefs, that achieve great things in their careers. I
like the way tom Kerridge isn’t worried about the healthy ways
of cooking. “Fat equals flavour” is so true.
HOW IMPORTANT IS SEASONALITY
IN YOUR MENU?
Using seasonal produce in my menu is so important, every
month there is something new in season, so it gives me the
flexibility to use these ingredients throughout the menu and
specials board. I also like to go and forage a few ingredients
when they are available.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ISLAND FLAVOUR?
My favourite Island flavour at the moment has to be IOW Blue
Cheese. We’re very lucky to have the IOW Cheese Company
just down the road from us. It’s such a soft cheese that works
great with many dishes.
WHAT INGREDIENT COULDN’T
YOU DO WITHOUT?
Salt and pepper. Everything has to be seasoned. I hate
underseasoned food.
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