Chef's Demos

Saturday

All the chef demonstrations in the Chef’s Theatre are free to watch. There will be seated and standing spots allocated on a first come first serve basis. If you want to guarantee a seat, there is a limited number of VIP Chef’s Theatre tickets available to purchase in advance.

Joe Laker

Counter 71
Saturday

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5pm
Chef-owner of Counter 71

Joe Laker is the chef-owner of Counter 71 in Shoreditch, an intimate tasting-counter restaurant known for its produce-led cooking and refined yet relaxed approach to modern British dining. Prior to opening Counter 71, Laker honed his craft in some of the UK’s most respected kitchens, including Roots York, Elystan Street and Anglo. He then ran the critically acclaimed kitchen for Fenn restaurant. Developing a reputation for technical precision, intuitive seasoning, and a deep respect for seasonal sourcing. At Counter 71 he places ingredients and guests at the centre of the experience and celebrating the farmers, fishermen, and makers behind each plate.  

Please note due to circumstances out of our control chef demo’s maybe subject to change