Tell us about what you are currently working on.
I’m developing some exciting in-flight menus for spring for BA flights between London City Airport and New York.
Which ingredient couldn’t you live without?
Parmesan cheese.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
A big bowl of hummus, Carr’s water biscuits and a cold beer.
What was your favourite family meal growing up?
My mum’s roast chicken and Paxo stuffing.
Which chef do you admire?
Chris Galvin.
What is the secret of a successful restaurant?
Good staff, good food, great atmosphere and hospitality, hospitality, hospitality.
Which five guests would you most like to dine with?
Arsène Wenger, Simon Cowell, Stephen Fry, Shakira and Jonathan Ross.
What’s your next project?
We are looking at new sites for Roast. I might do a renal dietician cookbook — I had a kidney transplant nine years ago.
Lawrence Keogh is head chef at Roast in London (+44 (0)8245 034 7300, roast-restaurant.com). Listen to him on the audio
High Life channel.
