Whether it’s strawberries or elder, seaweed or seafood, lamb and beef, Wales is a purveyor of excellent produce — and a beautiful part of the world to boot. What’s more, there’s never been a more exciting time for the local restaurant scene, with an array of interesting chefs now choosing to base themselves in Wales, many of whom have passed through my kitchen.
GARETH WARD is chef patron at Ynyshir, a Michelinstarred restaurant with rooms in Powys, close to Wales’ west coast. ynyshir.co.uk