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Marc Mattocks
Marc Mattocks is head chef for Barkers Bespoke - the outside catering wing of the Metropolitan
Hometown: Hull
Work experience: In my 15 year career I have cooked in Various Michelin rated & Rosette rated restaurants as well as achieving a Michelin Bib Gourmand & 2 AA rosettes as Head Chef. Other accolades inc. Nottingham Restaurant of the year, Winners of best local produce restaurant, Good Food Guide & various television & radio appearances.
Tell us about your current menu: Menus are written bespoke to a customers needs & event Criteria. Whether it be a small event with a 12 course tasting menu to grand scale events for 500 covers.
What is your favourite dish on your menu and why: Cured Sea Bass with Olives, Capers & semi Dried Tomatoes, Pumpkin seed Vinaigrette..... Refreshing, Clean Cut, simple, summer time food.
What inspires you: Changing seasons, Great produce!!!
Which is your favourite restaurant? (not your own): The Square - Phillip Howard - Berkley Square London
Big Brother or Question Time: Match of the Day!!
Posted: Monday 22nd September 2008
ID: 2578 - 217
About The Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was formerly a grand Victorian railway hotel and is now enjoying a new life as a fabulous bar and restaurant.
Enjoy food freshly prepared and locally sourced in our airy Conservatory Restaurant or treat yourself to breakfast or Afternoon Tea in the traditional homely atmosphere of the Library with its real wood fires and books.