About

‘The Artichoke is one of my best discoveries in the last five years’ Raymond Blanc

Dorset born Laurie Gear opened The Artichoke in 2002 with his wife Jacqueline. His subtle, refined modern European cooking quickly garnered critical plaudits - listed in the Good Food Guide, awarded Two Rosettes by the AA, Two Couverts in the Michelin Guide and a top score for cooking in the Hardens Restaurant Guide and was also awarded UK Best Dish 2007, Restaurant Magazine. Laurie is delighted to be appointed guest chef to the Amersham Life Series Magazine and writes a monthly recipe feature.