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SIMON SAYS...<br />
Simon Ball is Head Chef in The Restaurant<br />
We asked him a few questions to find out what makes his creative juices flow<br />
What made you become interested in being a chef?<br />
Wasn’t clever enough to become a fighter pilot! Seriously, my mum<br />
and dad were both great cooks and I grew up with a love of good<br />
home cooking<br />
Where did you train?<br />
I started with an apprenticeship at Blackpool & Fylde College then joined<br />
Heathcotes at Preston and became Head Chef at Twelve in Cleveleys.<br />
What do you like about working at <strong>Ribby</strong>?<br />
I’ve been here about 18 months and I’m enjoying building up a regular<br />
following and getting to know what people like. We have a beautiful<br />
restaurant and a real mix of clientele – business people, holiday guests<br />
and families.<br />
What’s your favourite kind of food?<br />
Classic, clean flavours cooked to perfection - I hate it when good produce<br />
is cooked badly.<br />
Favourite Restaurant?<br />
Connect 24 in Barcelona - really quirky food and great atmosphere -<br />
an absolutely amazing experience!<br />
Do you get your 5 a day?<br />
Yes definitely. I’m really strict with my diet and training but that doesn’t<br />
stop me indulging now and again.<br />
Who cooks at home?<br />
Me - I’m never off duty!<br />
Who is your favourite Celebrity chef and why?<br />
Gordon Ramsay - I did a scholarship with him back in 2001. I also admire<br />
Michel Roux junior.<br />
STEAK NIGHT<br />
EVERY WEDNESDAY<br />
Fantastic selection of Hereford<br />
Cross aged Lancashire Beef<br />
From £9.95<br />
SUNDAY LUNCH<br />
Enjoy a warm and inviting<br />
atmosphere with family and<br />
friends<br />
From £9.95<br />
LIVE JAZZ<br />
EVERY FRIDAY<br />
with Tom Vernon and<br />
his modern jazz and blues<br />
guitar trio<br />
SpECIAL THEMED<br />
EVENINGS<br />
Friday 28th September<br />
Gourmet Spanish Evening<br />
5 courses - £31<br />
Call The Restaurant on 01772 671 155<br />
Reservations recommended for weekends and special evenings<br />
We’ve all seen the antics of celebrity chefs under<br />
pressure - Are you bad-tempered in the kitchen?<br />
I would say no – but my team may say otherwise!<br />
What tips would you give to any aspiring chefs?<br />
To work in the best restaurant you possibly can, and learn from the best<br />
chefs. I was lucky enough to work with<br />
two Michelin starred chefs.<br />
What are you cooking<br />
up next?<br />
I love changing the food to suit<br />
the seasons and after cooking our<br />
autumn dishes for the next few<br />
months I’ll be looking forward to<br />
preparing our festive fayre<br />
and enjoying the buzz<br />
and excitement in<br />
The Restaurant.<br />
Pop in and see<br />
us - we’ll be<br />
delighted to<br />
welcome you!
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