Recipes

Renowned chef Paul Ainsworth takes time out from his TV appearances as a judge on Great British Menu and his restaurant business in Cornwall to share his top tips and summer recipes for enjoying the best food the season offers

From his South Devon HQ, Mitch Tonks runs his chain of Rockfish restaurants and takeaways, offering diners superb seafood fished from local waters by the Brixham fleet. Here, he shares his favourite seafood recipes for you to make at home 

Words Caroline Wheater

When lockdown struck, the acclaimed Isle of Wight chef, Robert Thompson, launched a menu delivery service to send his mouthwatering food direct to customers. He shares his story with coast – along with some divine recipes for you to make at home

Words Caroline Wheater  Photographs David Griffen 

River Cottage chef Gill Meller's Gather offers simple and unique recipes, inspired by the landscape in which he lives. Words: Gill Meller. Photographs: Andrew Montgomery

Nathan Outlaw’s Everyday Seafood offers some quirky raw recipes using some of Britain’s favourite fish. Words: Nathan Outlaw. Photographs: David Loftus

Add a touch of naval glamour to your party with these classic gin cocktails. Compiled by Gabrielle Jaffe

Cater for veggies as well as meat-eaters at your summer barbecues with these alternative skewers...

Try concocting this refreshing beverage on a hot summer's day... Bliss!

Taken from quintessentially coastal cookbook, Beside the Seaside, these pitta fillings are a brilliant way to jazz up a beach picnic or barbecue.

These seven delectable recipes are a perfect excuse to get the barbie out while the sun is shining.

Compiled by Madeleine Barber