James Knappett: British flavors and foraged ingredients
- 2 Stars chef in London
- Theatre-style Kitchen Table
- Experience in Per Se, Noma
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James Knappett is chef patron and co-founder of Kitchen Table. From Soham, Cambridgeshire, James Knappett had an interest in cooking from an early age, attending a Cambridgeshire catering college before moving to London and landing formative positions at the likes of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, The Berkeley and The Ledbury. Following a number of years in the city’s hospitality industry, James relocated to Rick Stein’s The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow for three years, before venturing further afield in 2005 to undertake a role at Thomas Keller’s renowned restaurant Per Se in New York. James then moved to the world-famous Noma in Copenhagen before returning to London to start his own venture.
In September 2012, James Knappett and his wife Sandia Chang opened Kitchen Table in Fitzrovia, which was awarded a Michelin star two years later in 2014, followed by a coveted second star in 2018.
Founded in 2012, two Michelin-starred Kitchen Table has since been renowned as an intimate dining experience that encourages full interaction with the chefs and showcases their remarkable talent in a theatre-style kitchen. From acclaimed chef James Knappett and sommelier Sandia Chang, the 20-seat counter restaurant reopened in 2021 following an extensive refurbishment, which saw the space previously home to Bubbledogs converted into a new lounge and bar to elevate the Kitchen Table concept. Three years on, guests can expect an all-encompassing experience, with a daily-changing menu of contemporary, European dishes, available alongside Sandia’s grower Champagne pairings.
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