Acknowledgements

To my wife Jenny and my sons Samuel and George

Thank you to everyone who has supported me during the writing of this book, and in particular: David Levin, my boss; Sue Fleming for all her advice; Anthony Blake and Joy Skipper for making the photography fun; Nicky Copeland for putting up with me; Clare Adkins for all her typing; and my sous-chefs and all the team. And finally, a very special thank you to my parents for their help and encouragement over the years.

Family and friends in the photographs: Stuart, Elinor and Louella Busby; Alan and Diane Jefford; Gary, Babette and Amy Oliver; Jenny, Samuel and George Rhodes; Christopher and Susan Rhodes; Keith Wyatt.