The Staff Canteen

"We are just a little restaurant in Nottingham trying something different," explained Sat. "Everything evolves even cooking and it's not the kids coming in who have to change it's us. If they don't want to work the hours and in the environment I did when I started, why should they? We need to offer something aspirational and achievable." Wise words from a chef who has been in the industry for 28 years, he's experienced the harsh reality of the kitchen environment and it appears he, René and several others are ready to make a stand. "Some chefs weren't happy with our decision," explained Sat. "They worried where it would leave them but it was myself and Amanda who took the risk. We don't have backers and we don't have to justify ourselves to anyone.