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KERTH GUMBS

ABOUT THE CHEF

Head Chef Kerth Gumbs of Fenchurch Restaurant - Sky Garden’s contemporary fine dining restaurant on the 37th floor – boasts almost two decades of experience working in the kitchens of some of the world’s finest establishments.  
 
At Fenchurch, Kerth has created a menu that takes the best of British ingredients to create exciting and unexpected dishes inspired by the tastes and flavours of his childhood home, the Caribbean island of Anguilla. Showcasing the very best classical cooking techniques, and reflecting his time spent in Michelin-starred restaurants, Kerth’s menu is elevated and innovative, without compromising on fun or authenticity.  
 
Beginning his career in one of London’s iconic Sir Terence Conran Restaurants, Kerth has worked with top chefs, including Tom Aikens and Jason Atherton. He was also part of the opening team for London’s first Joel Robuchon’s Atelier Restaurant and has cooked for various charity events and private functions as well as dinners for members of the Royal Family and various other high-profile celebrities.  
 
A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, Kerth was crowned champion of the London and Southeast region in BBC Two’s Great British Menu 2020, making it to the national finals. More recently, he has been seen on-screen as a judge for BBC Three’s new Young MasterChef.

Q&A

What are you most proud of in your career?

A defining moment that I'm proud of is making it to the finals & getting a dish onto the banquet for 2020 Great British Menu 

What are your go-to comfort dishes?

Curried goat, rice & peas or stewed oxtail, coleslaw, rice & peas. Both with a side of Johnny cakes of course!

What are your favourite restaurants at the moment? Your 'ones to watch'?

My favourite restaurants to watch now would be Akoko (head chef Ayo Adeyemi) and Launceston Place (head chef Ben Murphy)

What is key in creating a great dish?

The key to a great dish is balance in flavours & approaching the thought process of the dish in its entirety, by creating something that will excite your senses while using your imagination to reflect how you would like to eat that dish. It might be in the form of presentation, preparation, or execution. All of these factors make a dish great & memorable.

What are your top Belazu product picks?

  • White Condimento. I've ben using this since 2016 in my restaurants.
  • Chardonnay Vinegar. Another vinegar which adds an exciting flavour profile to my recipes
  • My new favourite which I'm using a lot of now is Sour Cherry Molasses which - delicious!