The Seven Sins of David Everitt-Matthias |
Chef Patron, Le Champignon Sauvage |
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David Everitt-Matthias has been the co-owner and head chef of two Michelin starred Le Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham since 1987, a joint venture he shares with his wife Helen. In the 28 years that Le Champignon Sauvage has been opened, David and Helen have never missed a service. If the restaurant is open, David will always be in the kitchen, whilst Helen runs front of house. Le Champignon Sauvage has been a two Michelin starred restaurant since 2000.
David is the author of three highly regarded recipe books: Essence: Recipes from Le Champignon Sauvage in 2006 and Dessert Recipes from Le Champignon Sauvage in 2009, the latter earned runner-up for Best Cookbook in the World from the Gourmand Book Awards. His third, Beyond Essence: New Recipes from Le Champignon Sauvage was launched in spring 2013.
No stranger to awards, some of the accolades David and the restaurant has received include 2015 ninth place in the Good Food Guide Top 10 UK restaurants, 2014 Good Food Guide Chef of the Year, 2013 Observer Food Monthly ‘Outstanding Contribution’ award. |
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2007 Catey Chef of the Year, 2006 BMW Square Meal Restaurant of the Year, as well as retaining two Michelin stars since 2000.
David has appeared on Saturday Kitchen, Hairy Bikers and MasterChef Professionals amongst others. Restaurant critic Jay Rayner also included Le Champignon Sauvage in the 2013 May issue of Observer Food Monthly’s Top 20 UK Restaurants. A recent review in the Guardian Weekend (24th August 2013) gave Le Champignon Sauvage a rare 10 out of 10 for food and 9 out of 10 for value for money. |
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Wrath - What makes you angry about the hospitality industry?
Pompous wine waiters that try to upsell. Chefs that have no interest in their staffs wellbeing.
Greed - If all your food fantasies came true what would be on your Plate?
Scallops, sweetbreads and lobster. Just simply done and perfectly cooked.
Sloth - What do you do to unwind?
Go to the gym, weight and cardio training 5 days a week and Krav Maga once a week, either in between shifts or morning before work.
Pride - What are you most proud of?
My ex members of staff that are starting to make a name for themselves in their own right.
Lust - Is there anything that you are still lusting to achieve?
There is always more to achieve, you need goals to keep you focused and motivated.
Envy - who are you most envious of?
Anyone that has a good singing voice.
Gluttony - have you ever over indulged?
I do have moments when I have a little more of things that may not be good for me. Bt that is soon sorted out, see question 3.
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We put the spotlight on the industry's most recognisable faces in our new interview segment "Seven Sins". If you want to know what inspires the industry's movers and shakers or what your favourite food loving celebrity likes to indulge in then you'll find it in their Seven Sins. |
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