Chef Liam Penn

Name: Chef Liam Penn
Address: Colchester, GB
Telephone: +447904975146
Price range: Not Applicable

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Plant Based Fine Dining Chef

01/11/2026

Fantastic Mr Fox and Stolen Apples

I speak to in a recent interview about one of my favourite Roald Dahl books and how I build my dishes!

25/10/2026

Bookings Now Live!

Ghosts of a Christmas Past

I've been busy developing a brand-new menu for this Christmas only!

This menu will take you on a historic journey through Christmases of the past, unwrapping dishes inspired by the Romans, the Vikings and the Pagans, with a few of the most iconic dishes from the Feast of St Nicholas making a reappearance.

I'll be back at the beautiful Emmeline for this festive experience!

As usual table reservations will sell out very quickly so early booking is recommended.

If you'd like to book a table, head to my website:

www.liam-penn.co.uk

21/10/2026

Paddington Bear

A tribute to Paddington's famous marmalade sandwich of which he always keeps hidden beneath his hat.

Toast Cracker, Orange Dust, Marmalade & Sourdough Ice cream Ripple.

Photography by Tom Hawkes

18/09/2026

Mushrooms on Toast

Cep ice cream, cornish cherry jam, toasted Brioche.

The last dish from my Perfect Date menu, inspired by the idea that all good dates should end up with breakfast in bed.

Photography by
Tom Hawkes

01/09/2026

Wow... that was quick!

I'm now completely sold out.

If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for An Edible Ode to Roald Dahl, let me know the date. My waiting lists can get pretty long and spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis.

Your next chance to reserve a table for one of my menus will be in December for a new story: A Ghost of Christmas Past.

This new menu for me will be based around a historic festive feast exploring Christmas dishes, traditions and flavours from throughout history!

More details coming soon... 🎄

30/08/2026

Chocolate Bars and Cacao W**e! 🍫🍷

I've been busy making the chocolate from scratch for my next menu, An Edible Ode to Roald Dahl.

Proper w***y wonka style the whole process from start to finish has been the most fun I've had in ages! There are so many variables when it comes to fermenting cacao and roasting the nibs and of course making a little cacao w**e to serve alongside!🍷

21/08/2026

My most anticipated menu of 2026!

Im bringing back an Edible ode to Roald Dahl for October and November and I'll be cooking this menu at the beautiful emmeline_spikeislandcafe in Bristol.

Table reservations go fast so early booking is recommended!

www.liam-penn.co.uk

16/08/2026

Edible Coal

A dish from my Great British Animation menu: a savoury profiterole filled with whipped yeast cream and truffle mushroom pâté.

Inspired by my mum’s (occasionally burnt) gougères, trains and my childhood love of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Photography by Tom Hawkes

08/08/2026

Saying goodbye to these two stars!

Oscar is probably one of the most thoughtful people I’ve ever had working for me. He joined me while he was at university and has been one of my sommeliers for the last year and a bit. Alongside his studies Oscar went off and completed his WSET qualifications and he’s now leaving to pursue a career in w**e in London!

Lilly has worked with me on and off for nearly four years and it’s been such a privilege to watch her grow and develop into the amazing person she’s become. I know she’ll continue to do amazing things and I’m incredibly proud of the humanitarian work she’s also been involved in.

Wishing you both all the best for the future. Thank you for everything you’ve done and for all your help over the years you’ll both be very missed!

Oscar

05/08/2026

Super Ted

Almond Blancmange, Bean Ragu, Red Pepper

Super Ted is probably one of my favourite animations from my recent menu. He is a sweet and caring bear and unlike other animations it has aged very well!

“Holy blancmange!” was one of Super Ted’s favourite sayings. Blancmange wasn’t always a sweet pudding we know today. Traditionally it was served as a savoury semi set custard alongside a rich ragu.

Super Ted was created to help the author’s son overcome his fear of the dark. Throughout the stories Super Ted often enters dark and frightening places and finds the courage to face them!

To bring that idea to life this course was served in complete darkness with each guest invited to eat it while blindfolded!

Photography by Tom Hawkes

Address

Colchester

Telephone

+447904975146

Website

http://www.liam-penn.co.uk/

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