# Michelin Star Chef Adam Handling on Beef Wellington, Zero Waste & Building a Restaurant Empire

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Podcast: [The Recipe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-recipe-7544191)
Published: 2025-12-19T07:45:00+00:00
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In this episode, Theo is joined by the extraordinary Adam Handling MBE, one of the most exciting and influential chefs in modern British cooking - a Michelin-star talent, sustainability pioneer, and creative force behind some of the UK's most innovative dining rooms. Adam shares his remarkable journey from a 16-year-old apprentice at Gleneagles to becoming an MBE for representing British food at the G7 summit, all while building a thriving collection of restaurants, pubs, and even a luxury chocolate shop. Adam prepares his spectacular Beef Wellington with Haggis and Black Pudding, a dish that celebrates his Scottish heritage whilst elevating the classic British centrepiece Throughout the episode, Adam opens up about his early days working at Gleneagles, his transformative experiences in London's top kitchens, and his appearance on MasterChef: The Professionals and Great British Menu. He discusses his unwavering commitment to sustainability - using every part of every ingredient and how the concept behind Ugly Butterfly was born from necessity and evolved into a philosophy that defines his entire collection. From making 13,000 meals during lockdown for the Felix Project to sourcing single-origin chocolate from around the world, Adam's passion for doing things properly whilst minimising waste shines through every aspect of his work. You can find Adam's full Beef Wellington recipe on the Filippo Berio website at www.filippoberio.co.uk/theo. The Recipe podcast is hosted by Theo Randall, Chef Patron at the Theo Randall Cucina Italiana. In each episode we meet a special guest who loves food, and they'll tell us all about their favourite recipe as we celebrate the stories behind the dishes that define us. Please do subscribe, follow, and share the podcast wherever you listen…

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