How to be a better chef – An insider’s guide – words Alexa Wang

Being a fantastic chef isn’t just about cooking good food; the most consummate professionals will be experts at preparation, be masters at using their equipment, be knowledgeable of all ingredients and be specialists at health and safety.

So what does it really take to be brilliant chef? Catering equipment specialists Nisbets quizzed 500 UK chefs about what advice they’d give a newbie — the tips are sure to prove useful to everyone who wants to be a better chef.