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Nuno Mendes

Born and raised in Lisbon, Nuno has dedicated his life to exploring the many facets of what creates exceptional hospitality.

Combining first-hand experience on his family’s farm in the Alentejo with unique ingredients and innovative techniques garnered during his travels, Mendes has endeavoured to pioneer new ideas throughout his career as a chef.

Nuno is known for opening the ground-breaking concept The Loft Project in London which he called a ‘gallery for chefs’. It became a platform for Nuno to create new recipes for intrigued diners and for inviting up-and-coming chefs from around the world take up residence.

In 2010 Nuno opened Viajante in the Town Hall Hotel. Set in the urban landscape of Bethnal Green, the restaurant received wide-spread recognition from critics as well as a coveted Michelin star within just nine months of opening. Viajante evolved from a local hotspot into an international destination. From there he went onto Chiltern Firehouse as executive chef in 2014, which opened to critical acclaim.

He has since opened the Corner Room, Taberna do Mercado and more recently Mãos – a kitchen, table and wine room seating 16 which was awarded a Michelin star in the 2020 guide.

Alongside his many hospitality endeavours, Nuno Mendes is also co-founder of Fuel for Learning, an East London based business working to bring nutritious and balanced food, as well as improving dining cultures in schools.

In more recent years, Nuno has pushed the boundaries of his discipline to curate ever more immersive experiences for his guests. Nuno is currently based in London and Lisbon, having opened Lisboeta, his love letter to Lisbon, in London’s Soho.

We can’t wait to welcome Nuno under the midnight sun and see how he interprets the Arctic larder. Joined by Alex Pole and Professor Play, this is a summer adventure we are super excited for.

  • Joining us on: 22-26 June 2023
– Who else is joining us for Kitchen on the Edge of the World –

Nieves Barragán Mohacho

Nieves grew up in Bilbao in Spain’s Basque region, learning from an early age about the regions produce and cuisine.

Nick Strangeway

Nick began bartending in the early 1990’s (whilst studying at The Courtauld Institute of Art).

Tom Frost

A great friend of ours, Tom Frost is a well-known print maker and illustrator based in Wales. He divides his time between print making, restoring his crumbling Georgian house in rural Wales and raising a young family.

Valentine Warner

Val is a founding partner with Ingunn on Kitchen On The Edge, and the host chef for each event.

Alex Pole

Alex Pole has a lifelong passion for metal work.

Gunvor Tangrand

Gunvor Tangrand is a local ceramic artist and responsible for equipping our restaurant with its truly unique tableware.

James Lowe

James Lowe opened Lyle’s, in Shoreditch, in April 2014. The food is British, produce-led and driven by a common sense philosophy.

Richard Corrigan

A farmer’s son, Richard began his teenage career in the kitchens and has cooked all his life. He is a vehement supporter of British and Irish produce and small independent suppliers.

Ros ‘Her Dark Materials’ Atkinson

Ros is a food and still life photographer based in the Cotswolds.

Audun Rasmussen

Før du har rukket å hilse på Audun, vil du bli møtt med et lurt smil, og et humoristisk glimt i øyet. Han er den som leder deg trygt og sikkert gjennom dette ville og dramatiske terrenget vi kaller «hjem». Audun er et vandrende leksikon, når det kommer til lokale omgivelser og turområder.

Rick Stein

Rick is quite simply an inspiration; chef, writer, traveller, restaurateur and master of our TV screens. We have long wished he’d join us for cod season and now it’s really happening!

Masaki Sugisaki

Masaki is known for pushing the boundaries of Japanese cuisine whilst honouring its heritage. His creativity and impeccable sourcing are what led us to him. We can’t wait to see how his menus develop for Kitchen On The Edge.

Fuchsia Dunlop

Fuchsia is a hugely influential cook and food writer specialising in Chinese cuisine. 

Paul Pethick

Paul Pethick is a creative. He's worked in many areas over the last thirty years; advertising, film, TV, animation, music and design. Job titles have encompassed creative director, musician, designer, producer, writer and even actor. Ultimately his specialism is bringing playful involvement to a broad range of situations.

Richard Bertinet

Richard Bertinet is an award-winning, renowned baker who now bakes and teaches in Bath, Somerset.

Adam Batchelor

Adam Batchelor is a painter from Suffolk, UK. 
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