Meet the Team at The Duke: Vinny, Head Chef

Meet our Talented Head Chef

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿?

One of the first colonial towns in Williamsburg, USA.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲?

A slow cooked shank of lamb. The meat is so tender it practically falls of the bone. Keep it simple with rosemary and garlic. You can then use the braising juices and a splash of red wine to make a rich, flavourful gravy.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

I am inspired by other great chefs; I take interest in Marcus Wearing and Raymond Blanc. I always think you can tell a great chef by the passion they talk with and energy they cook with. A chef’s energy is infectious, it can inspire a whole team, resulting in creativity!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂?

The pork Braciole. This classic Italian inspired dish starts with tender pork fillets rolled with lightly spiced Ventricina salami, smoked Scamorza and seasoned with paprika, ground chillies and pepper. The smoked cheese is seared creating a beautiful flavour, married with the spice and sweetness of the marinated vegetables.

Make sure to book yourself a table to sample our delectable menu for yourself!