Travel & tables
A round of applause for the Plaza
A little corner of Thailand in the middle of London. A visit to Plaza Khao Gaeng, and the flavours that make you want to go back.
Chris ArcherCumbria
A life in food.
Stories, observations and recipes from inside and outside the kitchen.
Meet Chris
Who is Chris
A chef. Always curious.
I’m Christopher Archer, head chef at the Michelin-starred Pentonbridge Inn in Cumbria. Food has taken me to remarkable places, but it’s the people, produce and quiet moments along the way that continue to inspire me.
The Journey
Every kitchen leaves its mark.
From my first days in a busy kitchen to a life in Cumbria, each place has shaped how I cook and think about food. It’s been a journey of people, places and lessons, and it still is.
The Journal
Notes from the table.
Food, places & the things in between.
Restaurant notes
All is rosy
at Rosina
Italian cooking, a memorable risotto, and a very good reason to keep an open mind.
Cookery & curiosity
Five stars for Three Trees
Learning to think differently about Thai food.
Three days with Hanuman, and lessons that stay with you.
Recipes
From my kitchen to yours.
A small collection of seasonal recipes, shaped by where I cook and what I love.
In the Press
In conversation.
Conversations about cooking, craft and life in the kitchen.