#13 Hywel Griffith - The limit of keeping it local and the evolution of fine dining

About this episode

Chef Hywel Griffith discusses the challenges of using local ingredients and his experiences in fine dining.

Today on the Check On podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chef Hywel Griffith. Hywel grew up in a small town in Wales, having Welsh as his first language and English as second. Hywel has featured on Great British Menu, as a guest on MasterChef, and is the Chef behind Beach House Oxwich and its Michelin star. Hywel speaks to us about the challenge of using local, what he thinks about the change of attitude in the kitchen, and his approach to being on the Great British Menu. Please enjoy, Hywel Griffith!

People in this episode

Host: Kasae Fraser

Guest: Hywel Griffith

Topics covered

• fine dining
• local ingredients
• Michelin star
• cooking shows
• chef interviews

Keywords

• fine dining
• local ingredients
• Michelin star
• Great British Menu
• cooking
• chef
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Great British Menu, MasterChef, Beach House Oxwich

Places: Wales

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