AN EVENING WITH TRISTAN WELCH
It’s a calm, still and crisp Autumn afternoon in October. The sun is setting, the atmosphere is fantastic, and we are chatting to Tristan Welch by the warmth of the fire.
Parker’s Piece in the centre of Cambridge is a fascinating place to be; bikes whizz past and society hurries along minding its own business. And yet bang in the middle of such bustle, a Grillo kitchen is calmly placed outside Tristan Welch’s restaurant: Parker’s Tavern. As he warms up, Tristan clicks his tongs and observes “this is outdoor cooking at a whole new level!”
Tristan has agreed to take the new Grillo Vantage kitchen for a spin. And what a ride! Be inspired and get your creative juices flowing; watch Tristan cook up a Grillo feast in true British style.
Tristan's Overview
Tristan's Anvil Demo
Tristan's Bull BBQ Demo
Tristan's Gusto Demo
Tristan on cooking outdoors, and using real fire.
“So these are outdoor kitchens, and this is outdoor cookery. And this is what it’s all about really… having space to prepare and cook and serve your food in a wonderful, beautiful environment. The kitchen has sections of wood finishes as well for that natural warmth, which I really like.
As you know, I’ve been cooking outside ever since lockdown, and we’re here on Parker’s Piece once again, to test run this fantastic outdoor kitchen by Grillo. It looks sturdy, and it looks like, to be honest, it can weather the wildest of parties, or the worst of the British weather… which is what you really need, right?! Cooking outdoors, with a glass of wine or a beer in hand – it doesn’t get better.
I’m very excited about this – it’s called the Chef’s Anvil. It’s all about fire, and togetherness, and communal cooking. And I know why they’ve put Chef in the name – it’s ingenious actually… and I know why they’ve called it an Anvil – it’s just that heart of the kitchen, it’s the centrepiece of any outdoor space. It’s quite basic, but quite technical at the same time – very thoughtful. I can’t wait to get cooking on it!”
Who is Tristan Welch
Tristan Welch is an award winning chef, who has trained with Gary Rhodes, Michel Roux Jr and Gordon Ramsay to name but a few. He worked his way up the food chain at top restaurants in London and Paris, including Le Gavroche and L’Arpège, before spending three years working in the Caribbean.
Tristan finally returned home from paradise, and is back in his hometown of Cambridge as Chef Director of the highly awarded new restaurant, Parker’s Tavern at UNIVERSITY ARMS, CAMBRIDGE. Parker’s Tavern is a beautiful, flamboyant destination restaurant where everything served will have British origins, with ingredients provided by local suppliers and producers from Cambridge and East Anglia.
Who is Tristan Welch
Tristan Welch is an award winning chef, who has trained with Gary Rhodes, Michel Roux Jr and Gordon Ramsay to name but a few. He worked his way up the food chain at top restaurants in London and Paris, including Le Gavroche and L’Arpège, before spending three years working in the Caribbean.
Tristan finally returned home from paradise, and is back in his hometown of Cambridge as Chef Director of the highly awarded new restaurant, Parker’s Tavern at UNIVERSITY ARMS, CAMBRIDGE. Parker’s Tavern is a beautiful, flamboyant destination restaurant where everything served will have British origins, with ingredients provided by local suppliers and producers from Cambridge and East Anglia.
