Daniel Galmiche

Daniel Galmiche

Chef

https://danielgalmiche.co.uk
Charming Frenchman Daniel Galmiche has all the characteristics of a successful chef; intensity, passion and fiery ambition! He has been described as "the champion of classic cooking with a contemporary twist". Daniel draws upon his unique experience and passion to share his love of food and authentic French/Mediterranean cooking and is passionate about using ingredients from local and sustainable sources. He is a regular guest chef on BBC 1’s Saturday Kitchen, and now on ITV with James Martin new cookery serie Saturday Morning.he has written a regular column for various publications as well as his first book, The French Brasserie Cookbook, published with success in September 2011, and now selling in 11 countries and in 5 languages. His second book, Revolutionary French Cooking was published May 2014.also in few languages and few countries. Born in Lure in the Comte region of Eastern France, Daniel was enthralled with cooking from an early age. His grandparents ran a truly organic farm and the food his family ate was prepared using their own produce, including game hunted by Daniel and his father. After leaving school he took up a three year apprenticeship with Chef Yves Lalloz in the spa town of Luxeuil-les-Bains. Yves ran a fine restaurant with a farm attached enabling Daniel to work with ingredients from the field to the plate. His career has since taken him all over the world including the UK, Sweden, Portugal, and Singapore. In London he worked at the highly acclaimed Le Gavroche under the tutelage of Michel Roux. Then in the two star restaurant Schillinger in Colmar, a spell in three star Marc Meneau in Veselay, and two star Hostellerie du Chateau Servin. Having been at the helm of the famous 5 star Relais et Chateau The Vineyard at Stockcross since 2009, in 2016 Daniel decided to move on to new projects. He is currently an ambassador for Norwegian Seafood council, representing Fjord trout and helping to launch this beautifull product, also developping recipes,and has done a short film in Norway. Daniel is menber of the world Chaine Des Rotisseurs,Wessex Baillage, currently chairman of judges for UK,and world Advisory board menber . When In Scotland Daniel was awarded Master Chef of the Year, gaining his first Michelin star in 1990 whilst working at Knockinaam Lodge. He was also awarded a Michelin Star at Harvey’s in Bristol where he was Chef/Manager, and maintained the Michelin Star at L’Ortolan near Reading and again at the magnificent Cliveden House in Berkshire. Whilse in the Vineyard, He was awarded the 2011 rising chef trophy for Relais et Chateau worldwide, Restaurant of the Year 2012/2013 by Decanter magazine, and he has hold position 82 on the list of the top 100 best restaurants in the UK by Restaurant magazine. Daniel regularly cooks at events around the world including The Regency Intercontinental in Bahrain’s festival of fine food, guest chef in the Rotana hotels in Dubai , Abu Dhabi,and at Gourmet Food Festivals in South Africa. He has taught cookery at Anton Mosimann’s Academy in London and also in southern France. In 2015 he was cooking on board P&O Britannia as one of a line-up of top chefs in their ‘Cookery Club’. In May 2016 he was a guest chef at the Shangri-la Makati, in the Philippines, for the GREAT BRITISH PROMOTION. Shortly after, he became consultant chef for the Gore hotel in London,part of the Italian Starhotels group. for a period of three yeears to help develop the kitchen side,and offering, after just few month, we successfully were awared two rosettes with the AA guide.which we retained for the last three years,date in which my contract finished.

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Daniel Galmiche video tutorials

Each of these recipes has step-by-step tutorial videos, in which Michelin-star chef Daniel Galmiche shows you how to master recipes from his book French Countryside Cooking. Made in association with Gaggenau UK.

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The very best of the French Brasserie Cookbook

From Wild Garlic Soup to Bitter Chocolate Mousse, chef and author Daniel Galmiche shares some of his personal favorite starters, main courses and desserts.

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The Chefs' Knowledge: the know-how and recipes you need to get started as a chef

The Chefs' Knowledge: the know-how and recipes you need to get started as a chef

Whether you are already a professional chef, or are training to become one, ckbk offers the material you need to develop your skills, explore different culinary specialties, and build your own style. ckbk’s virtual bookshelves offer a treasure trove of inspiration and reference material to support your cooking.The latest cookbook to be added to ckbk, The Chefs’ Knowledge, is the result of a collaboration between The Chefs’ Forum and dozens of top chefs active in culinary education across the United Kingdom. The book includes 100 basic recipes as well as a wealth of hints and tips for any budding chef. We caught up with several of the chefs who contributed to the volume, to get their take on culinary education and the important role played by cookbooks.
Cookbooks with Michelin-star status

Cookbooks with Michelin-star status

Gaining one, two, or three Michelin stars is an achievement that chefs like to shout about. ckbk is home to numerous cookbooks from chefs in the UK who have won stars themselves or played lead roles in Michelin-starred kitchens. Here is our field guide to those stellar cookbooks.
French Countryside Cooking: Watch the replay of our cookalong with Daniel Galmiche

French Countryside Cooking: Watch the replay of our cookalong with Daniel Galmiche

Star chef and cookbook author Daniel Galmiche was joined by Claire Bosi, editor of Chef & Restaurant Magazine, for a live cookalong from Daniel’s new book, French Countryside Cooking, published by Nourish Books.Check out the recording on ckbk’s YouTube channel to see Daniel make Warm White Asparagus Salad with Grapefruit Zest Vinaigrette, one of the mainly beautiful, seasonal recipes in his new book.

Daniel's favorite cookbooks

My Gastronomy

My Gastronomy

Nico Ladenis

One of my first books when I came to live in the UK. I loved the writing and took a lot of notes. Great!

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