ABOUT US
Two chefs, one shared passion for exceptional food, memorable experiences and bringing people together around the table.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
The Epicurean Duo was born from a goal George had always had for us, to build a business of our own.
We met through work and quickly discovered a shared passion for great food, good wine and everything that comes with bringing people together around a table. Hence the name Epicurean.
After many years working across all sorts of kitchens, learning, developing and experiencing different sides of the industry, as well as both competing on television, we felt the time was right to take everything we’d learnt and finally create something for ourselves.
And so, The Epicurean Duo was born, a business built around our shared love of food, hospitality and creating memorable experiences for people to enjoy together.
MEET GEORGE
George’s career has taken him through some of the UK’s most respected kitchens, from his early training at Michelin-starred Northcote Manor to Ynyshir and The Black Swan at Oldstead. His love of food is rooted in great produce, creativity and a real respect for the craft of cooking.
In 2024, George became a finalist on MasterChef: The Professionals, an experience that challenged him creatively and pushed him to showcase his own style of cooking. Today, through The Epicurean Duo, he brings that experience to creating thoughtful, flavour-led food and memorable experiences for our guests.
MEET SAMIRA
Samira has spent more than 20 years working in professional kitchens, with experience ranging from Bohemia in Jersey and 21212 in Edinburgh to Alimentum in Cambridge and EightyEight at Grantley Hall.
Growing up with an Iranian mum and Nigerian dad, food has always been a huge part of Samira’s life, and her cooking is influenced by the flavours, cultures and experiences she’s grown up with and discovered throughout her career. She has competed on Great British Menu three times, most recently in 2024, and continues to bring bold flavours, creativity and a love of great ingredients to everything she cooks.
Let’s create something special
Whether you're planning a private dinner, your wedding, a corporate event or have a culinary project in mind, we'd love to hear what you're planning.