THE ADDRESS Magazine No.21 | Page 390

Kitchen Confidential A conversation with Michael Lecouteur, executive chef at Mews of Mayfair and Mayfair Pizza Co., London, UK With a creative approach to cooking and love of locally sourced, seasonal produce, Michael Lecouteur has showcased his magic at several four- and five-star hotels throughout the UK before making his way to London. The alluring challenge was to fulfil the position of head chef at the bastion of excellent British cuisine, Smiths of Smithfield where he served up inventive British dishes for two years. Having proven his mettle in the market, Michael was charged with helping to open Bird of Smithfield, a much-anticipated opening by former Ivy chef Alan Bird. After ensuring its launch year was a success, Michael finally moved to Mews of Mayfair and Mayfair Pizza Co., bringing with him a love of modern British cuisine and a penchant for serving up tradition with a twist. www.mewsofmayfair.com www.mayfairpizzaco.com 390 www.theaddressmagazine.com