David Taylor is here! Trained under the guidance of Glynn Purnell before heading to Norway, David was part of the team that earned three Michelin stars at Oslo’s Maaemo, shaping his passion for seasonality, the discipline of responding to what the land yields, and the power of food as cultural storytelling.

In 2022, David opened his first solo restaurant, Grace & Savour at Hampton Manor, alongside his wife and restaurant director Anette Taylor. The response was instant, with a Michelin Star awarded just one year after opening. His second restaurant, Kynd, followed in February 2025, further cementing his thoughtful, produce-led approach to modern British cooking.

Tune in to hear us dive into peak-season British fruit, the emotional toll of picking crab , and why Hobnobs are an undefeated snack.

Quickfire favourites include many Birmingham greats including Early Bird Bakery, Grace & James and 670 Grams (providing the best meal David has had this year) plus a minced monkfish curry by chef DavidThompson that David still dreams about.

Biggest shout out of all to David’s Hospitality Hero: Brian Turner - an unsung legend of the industry whose generosity with time, mentorship, and encouragement has shaped countless careers, including his.