This Isle of Wight chef reckons that the proudest moment of his career is yet come - when he cooks something his five-year-old will eat!
We went to West Wight to speak to Pete Corney, chef at Off the Rails in Yarmouth.
Off the Rails is housed in Yarmouth's former train station, overlooking Yarmouth Marshes and Mill Copse.
Scroll up and across to see photos of Off the Rails' food.
What is the first meal you cooked for someone else?
It was Christmas dinner for my family. I had no choice because my mum is literally the worst cook in this world. I was probably eight, or something like that, so it was almost certainly revolting.
What is your favourite dish on your menu?
Our menu changes every season. We use destinations as our inspiration, so the world is our oyster. A stand-out dish is our chicken biriyani, that was served in a traditional clay pot. Banging!
What is your proudest career moment to date?
It's not happened yet. My proudest career moment will be when I eventually make a meal that my five-year-old will actually eat.
Where is your favourite place to eat on the Isle of Wight?
As long as my wife is with me, anywhere is good. But one of our go-to places is Cook and Baker in Godshill.
What is your favourite thing to cook at home?
Thai green curry. If I had a bigger pan, I would make one large enough to bathe in.
What key ingredient is always on hand for you?
Rice, as almost anything can be added to it to make a meal. If you don’t like rice, then I don’t trust you. I do not need you in my life.
What is your culinary guilty pleasure?
Crisp sandwich. Any crisps on any bread. If I’m feeling naughty, I’ll add a dash of brown sauce or salad cream.
What is your favourite Isle of Wight ingredient?
The wild garlic here is as good as it can be. We use it extensively on our menu. It makes scrambled eggs on toast a game-changer.
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