I love the Isle of Wight for many reasons. There is a growing number of food and drink producers creating and bringing wonderful products to the market. It is across the board from dairy to spirits, bread to vegetables, meat to wine and so much more. On top of this, the island is a great food and drink destination! With chefs such as Robert Thompson, Alex Kimber and Matt Egan, fabulous restaurants, cafes, bars, street food vendors and caterers.
My name is Paul Bellchambers. Sharing a passion for food. I moved to the Isle of Wight in 2020 during the middle of Covid. In 2021, I researched the local producers here on the island. Finding so many here on the island was amazing. During that summer, I worked for some great clients from the island, crews here for Cowes Week, and visitors here to enjoy the island and celebrate!
A Passion for Food
I enjoy sharing a passion for food; I love teaching, demonstrating cookery, developing recipes and courses. Simple recipes that can you can cook easily and quickly are important. Using fresh ingredients and reducing the use of processed and ultra processed foods. If you can do all of this and cook, then it becomes fun, improves your confidence in the kitchen and eating more healthily! What could be better?
In the time that I researched the Isle of Wight’s range of food and drink producers, I have learnt about the creative and dedicated people they are. With unique talents and a drive to do something different and well. There is always someone and something new every week. I feel as if I am becoming a food and drink researcher and podcaster.
So much so that the idea of sharing this fantastic collection of people and produce with the rest of the world became a reality with the Food and Music IOW podcast. You will find my podcast episodes here along with recipes and menus that I create for my clients!
Personal Chef Services
We asked Paul to cater a 70th birthday dinner at our rental property for 15. It was outstanding. Fussy adults / picky children. All were catered for without question and everything was demolished. Wholly recommend.