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Antony Worrall Thompson

Antony Worrall Thompson is a hugely talented chef known for appearing on TV shows such as Daily Cooks Challenge

Antony Worrall Thompson opened his first restaurant in 1981 to critical acclaim and has gone on to enjoy a successful career in food, both on and off screen.

Born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, he studied Hotel and Catering Management at Westminster College before working in various establishments around Essex. In 1979 he was made head chef at Brinkley's Restaurant where he honed his techniques before opening Menage à Trois - the only restaurant in London that offered just starters and puddings on its menu.

In 1998 that his TV career took off, when he became resident studio chef and main presenter for BBC2's Food & Drink programme and he went on to appear on Ready Steady Cook, Saturday Kitchen and Daily Cooks Challenge.

Today he owns three grill restaurants in West London as well as two other eateries in Wiltshire and Oxon.

Meaty mains by Antony Worrall Thompson

Antony Worrall Thompson's beef bourguignon Antony Worrall Thompson's beef bourguignon

Antony Worrall Thompson makes this classic French beef dish, Boeuf Bourguignon, in Daily Cooks Challenge.

Beef stroganoff Beef stroganoff

Antony Worrall Thompson's classic Russian beef dish, combines tender meat with a rich, creamy sauce

Chicken and cashew nuts Chicken and cashew nuts

Antony Worrall Thompson shows us a good way to jazz up the ever popular chicken with a recipe for chicken and cashew nuts.

More from Antony

Low fat summer pudding
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Low fat summer pudding

Antony Worrall Thompson cooks a low fat version of a classic British summer dessert

Miso Chicken with Emerald Vegetables Miso Chicken with Emerald Vegetables

Antony Worrall Thompson shows us how to make an unusual chicken dish of miso chicken with emerald vegetables.

Seeded Brown Soda Bread Seeded Brown Soda Bread

Enjoy a classic Irish bread with a recipe for seeded brown soda bread by Antony Worrall Thompson.

Green Thai kebabs with street noodles Green Thai kebabs with street noodles

Antony Worrall Thompson brings fresh, fiery Thai flavours to this simple fish kebab dish

Black forest gateau Black forest gateau

This is a classic German dessert with lashings fruit and chocolate, made easy by Antony Worrall Thompson.

Lamb pilaf with spring onion flatbreads Lamb pilaf with spring onion flatbreads

Try Antony Worrall Thompson's lamb pilaf with spring onion flatbreads recipe for a family get together.

Recipes by Antony Worrall Thompson