Luke checks out Northumberland then travels south-west to the architectural delight of Manchester. Luke discovers a chef's paradise at Vallum Farm where he meets up with his friend David Kennedy and cooks a mouth-watering pork belly, then visits the lengthy 116 kilometre Hadrian's Wall where he cooks a meal fit for a Roman emperor. Arriving in Manchester, Luke stops into a celebrity dining hotspot, Australasia, and meets head chef David Spanner, then explores one of Manchester's busiest restaurant strips; Curry Mile. Luke meets Manchester's Mr Pieman, who unbeknown to Luke was inspired by his Vietnamese Pho recipe to produce the first and now very popular Pho Pie.
After exploring Manchester, Luke completes his journey around the United Kingdom by returning to London, but first visits Manchester's iconic Mr Thomas's Chop House to try their famous Corned Beef Hash. On his return to London Luke reflects on his travels and what he's discovered before catching up to his friend Brett Graham, the co-owner of Michelin Starred restaurant The Ledbury. Brett treats Luke to the recipe of his delightful tart with wild English strawberries. Luke then meets Viking Ole who shares his secrets on how to smoke the perfect salmon.
Luke Nguyen
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