Galton Blackiston
Galton Blackiston | |
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| Born | Norfolk, England |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, Restaurateur |
| Known for | Michelin-starred restaurant Morston Hall |
| Notable work | Cooking at Morston Hall (2002), A Return to Real Cooking (2006), Summertime (2009), Hook Line and Sinker: A Seafood Cook Book (2017) |
Galton Blackiston is a renowned English chef hailing from Norfolk. His establishment, the hotel restaurant Morston Hall, Holt situated in Morston, boasts a prestigious Michelin star alongside 4 AA Rosette awards. Positioned on the northern coast of Norfolk close to Blakeney, it is recognized as a premier location for gourmet cuisine.
Without any formal culinary education, Blackiston left school at 16 to focus on cricket before venturing into the food industry by creating a market stall named "Galton's Goodies," where he sold homemade baked treats. His initial experience in a professional kitchen came at John Tovey's Miller Howe country hotel located in Windermere, within the scenic Lake District.
In 2013, Blackiston broadened his enterprise by launching No 1 Cromer, a fish and chip shop in Cromer, catering to the region’s casual dining clientele.
Television
On television, Blackiston represented the Midlands and East of England on the BBC series Great British Menu, where he triumphed over celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson to secure a place in the final round. His TV appearances also include shows such as Food Poker, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, Country Show Cook Off, and Saturday Kitchen, all contributing to his increased visibility and brand development.
Personal life
Blackiston is an avid fan of Norwich City F.C..
Bibliography
He has published four cookbooks, with the most recent released in October 2017:
- Cooking at Morston Hall (2002)
- A Return to Real Cooking (2006)
- Summertime (2009)
- Hook Line and Sinker: A Seafood Cook Book (2017)