Epsom Chez Roux Tasting - Candid images from around the table
- Jan 29
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 11
Over the years, I have photographed many, many menu tastings at various restaurants and venues.
The head chefs will write and meticulously plan the menus months in advance. They will carefully select the ingredients, very often locally sourced and seasonal. They will consider every detail, right down to the plate on which the food will be served and how it’s plated. Then and only then, there will be a tasting where a group of people will gather around a table and spend many hours tasting and discussing which dishes will make the final menu. During this time, I am photographing every dish, hoping to make it look as good as it tastes.
Here are a few candid images I captured from around the table last week during the Chez Roux tasting for this year's Epsom Derby.
The Chez Roux food images can be seen here.
Really enjoyed reading your post about the Chez Roux tasting experience around the table — it’s always fascinating to see how a legendary name like Michel Roux Jr’s newest venture at The Langham can spark such a mix of reactions from diners. I like how the article captures not just the food but the atmosphere and the story behind the dishes, because that kind of context really helps paint a picture of what it’s like to sit down for a meal there. Some reviews seem to praise the nostalgia and classic French-British influences on the menu, while others point out that the service and pacing can be a bit uneven, which makes for a more balanced and honest look at…