Adam Harper - Chef’s Blog

Have finally buckled down to write my chef’s blog – not that I can remember much at the moment. I’m surviving on 4 hours sleep a night as my wife Sophie and I had our little girl Ellarose on September 12^th this year. Ellarose is a true chef’s baby and hungry ALL the time.

I’ve been at Rowley’s now for about 18 months, so let me introduce you to the other members of the Kitchen Team – Matt, Dave Jake and our apprentice Lizzie. We’ve recently started serving our fresh, warm bar snacks – nicknamed Adam’s Nuts & Nibbles – Parmesan & Anchovy Cheese Straws, Mr Hatton’s Spiced Pork Scratchings and Adams Caramelised Chilli Spiced Nuts – all homemade.

I’m also busy making mince pies - I love Christmas time – it’s my favourite – delicious spicy and rich flavours, so to fight the Yuletide flab I’ve started boxing, working out with a trainer Monday and Wednesday mornings at 6am, yes that’s 6 am – I’m a glutton for food and punishment!