Meet the chef who has spent two and a half decades cooking up a storm in some of the New Forest's top kitchens.
Anthony Munday is now in charge of The Ship Inn in Lymington, the prominent waterfront pub which has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment.
We learn about his many culinary awards, including two AA Rosettes, and his favourite foods and flavours in our regular meet the chef column.
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What first inspired you to become a chef?
"Food Technology classes at school."
What was the first meal you cooked for someone else?
"Lasagne."
Tell us a bit about your career so far…?
"I've been cooking for 25 years in and around the New Forest, which has allowed me the opportunity to meet and cook for some great people. I’ve also won culinary awards and had the chance to lead cooking demonstrations at events like the New Forest Show."
What is your proudest career moment to date?
"Being awarded the AA rosette award twice at a pub/restaurant I was running."
What is your signature dish?
"Venison Wellington."
What is your favourite dish currently on your menu?
"Pan-roasted salmon with balsamic tomatoes, crispy capers, harissa lemon butter, green beans, and pearl potatoes."
What is your favourite meal to cook at home?
"Roast Beef."
What do you like to drink with dinner?
"Either a strong ale or a red wine."
What is your culinary guilty pleasure?
"Pizza."
Which key ingredient is always in your fridge?
"Butter."
Which chef do you most admire?
"Gordon Ramsay."
What’s your career ambition?
"I'm not sure where it will take me currently."
What do you think will be the next big restaurant trend?
"Hopefully a move towards local and sustainable foods."
Would you like to appear in our meet the chef column?
We would love to hear from Hampshire chefs for our meet the chef column, which tells the beyond the kitchen tales of some of the best talent from across our region.
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