‘British food is more than just fish and chips’: Pie King Calum Franklin on forgotten recipes, national pride and the perfect pie

The Independent - Nov 10, 2026

Britain’s culinary history stretches far beyond fish and chips and Sunday roasts. As he revives forgotten recipes in his new cookbook, the chef known as the Pie King tells Eleanor Fleming why it’s time to take pride in British cooking again – and shares the secrets to perfect pastry

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