With just a week to go until Michelin reveal the 2020 UK Guide all anyone in the industry is talking about is stars. So, it seemed fitting to talk to Michael, he’s been through it enough times, and this year he is in the spotlight with his first solo venture.

Michael took over The Angel at Hetton with his wife Johanna business partner James Wellock a year ago in 2018. He’s renowned for his savy approach to running kitchens and he spoke to us about the challenges of having your own place, what we can expect over the next 12 months from both The Angel and the new build restaurant opposite called Cove.

He spoke about the importance of having interests outside of the kitchen and how his love of snowboarding led to his friendship with Michelin-starred Michael O'Hare.

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