Chef Emmess

21/06/2026

A quick look behind the preparation of this stuffed saddle of lamb, finished and served at the South Downs Food Festival.

Lamb supplied by .

🎥 Filmed by .j.hh

Thanks to and for having me.

21/06/2026

🎉 Our June competition is one you don’t want to miss! 🍴

To celebrate the amazing achievement of and his journey to the final 3 of MasterChef: The Professionals, one lucky winner will enjoy a truly special culinary escape, including a delicious dining experience, the chance to meet Luke, an overnight stay, and breakfast the next morning.

is tucked away in the quiet laneways of Wi******er, and offers a charming and luxurious place to stay, with a menu that celebrates seasonal and high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients, as well as a fantastic selection of ales and wines. In the kitchen, you’ll find head chef Luke Emmess running the pass, creating truly unforgettable dishes, showcasing the very best of Hampshire produce.

To enter, head to the competition page of our website via the link in our bio. Entries close at 11.30pm on Monday 29th June. Good luck!

📸 Photography:

15/06/2026

A huge thank you to Polestar and Snows Motor Group for the opportunity to spend some time with the Polestar 2 over the past week.

It was a fantastic chance to experience electric driving properly and see what all the excitement around the brand is about. The performance, comfort and technology were seriously impressive, and it was a pleasure putting the car through its paces across Hampshire.

A special thank you to the team at Snows for making everything so easy and for their support throughout.

I’ve just finished putting together a reel from my week with the car, so keep an eye out for that if you haven’t seen it already.

15/06/2026

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of cooking live at the Alresford Watercress Festival 🌿

The demo dish was watercress sorbet with macerated strawberries, olive oil, mint jelly and shortbread – showcasing some fantastic local Hampshire produce and the versatility of watercress beyond the savoury dishes it’s usually associated with.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to watch, taste and chat throughout the day. It’s always a privilege to support local producers and food events that celebrate the incredible ingredients we have on our doorstep.

Special thanks to , .uk, and for being part of a great day.

15/06/2026

A few new bits of kit I’ve been using constantly recently that have quickly become staples in my setup 👌

The cast iron skillet from is seriously impressive. Beautifully made, great weight to it and comes pre-seasoned ready to go straight away.

Also loving the personalised utensils from - practical, clean looking and ideal for events, private dining and demos.

And something I genuinely didn’t realise I needed until I started using it - the chopping board riser from . Helps massively with posture during prep, keeps the board steady and even cuts down on blue roll waste in the kitchen.

Always appreciate brands supporting chefs and the industry 🤝

15/06/2026

Returning to to recreate our Chef’s Table experience was a real privilege.

Over two fantastic evenings, we had the opportunity to serve our dishes once again in one of London’s most iconic hotels, surrounded by an incredible team and wonderful guests.

A huge thank you to for the opportunity. It was a pleasure working alongside you and your team in the kitchen on the first evening, and then experiencing the event from the other side as a guest on the second night.

The hospitality, attention to detail and passion shown by everyone at The Goring was exceptional.

It was also great to share the experience with .o.brien, and , and to meet so many guests who have followed our journeys since MasterChef.

Two unforgettable evenings and memories that will stay with me for a long time.

Thank you to everyone at The Goring for making it so special.

07/06/2026

Family BBQ duties this weekend 🔥🍔

A family 60th birthday celebration, with burgers, sausages and pulled pork supplied by the brilliant .

The weather wasn’t great, but the food certainly was!

30/05/2026

Plot to Plate 🌱👨‍🍳

A fantastic day spent at Wicor Primary School working with pupils to harvest, prepare and cook with local produce grown in their school garden.

Projects like this help children understand where their food comes from and inspire the next generation to get excited about cooking, sustainability and local food.

A huge thank you to Wicor Primary School and especially Louise, whose passion, hard work and dedication to food education made the whole experience possible. Seeing the pupils so engaged with growing, harvesting and cooking their own produce was genuinely inspiring.

Thank you also to BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight for helping share the story and raise awareness of the importance of food education.

A special thank you as well to Hampshire Fare, Portsmouth Food Guide, Owton’s Butchers, Isle of Wight Tomatoes and New Forest Fruit for supporting local food, local producers and community projects like this.

As featured by BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight 📺

28/05/2026

Such a special project to be part of 🌱👨‍🍳
Amazing working with Wicor Primary School and BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight

28/05/2026

Amazing experience working with Wicor Primary School School 🌱👨‍🍳

Green-fingered schoolchildren have been learning to cook with fruit, vegetables and herbs they have grown at school... with Wi******er's Masterchef finalist! 🤩🥕🌽
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/4fLj6Hz