About Us

My name is Nick Harris, and I have been a professional chef for the past 38 years.

I was born and raised in Cornwall, where my parents owned a small restaurant. It was there that my passion for food began, before I moved to London to develop my career and gain experience in some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants and five-star hotels.

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You may well ask how I ended up in Norfolk! While working at Quaglino’s in London, I met my wife, Jackie, who is originally from Norfolk and had always wanted to return home. So, when the opportunity to work at Jarrold came along, I knew it could be a fantastic opportunity for both of us, as well as for our daughter, Helena.

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Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working across a wide range of professional kitchens, from Michelin-starred restaurants and five-star hotels to large-volume catering operations. I have worked at 3 Rosette level, overseeing up to 1,300 covers a day and leading a brigade of 64 chefs.

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Some of my career highlights include working at Cliveden in Berkshire and at several renowned London establishments, including The Lanesborough, Quaglino’s, The Caprice Group and 51 Buckingham Gate. During my time at 51 Buckingham Gate, we were honoured to be named London’s Most Excellent Hotel of the Year by Condé Nast Johansens.

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My most recent position was working with McLaren F1, based at Mercedes-Benz in Surrey, which gave me the opportunity to work within another highly demanding and prestigious environment.

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Over the years, I have also been fortunate enough to cook for a number of high-profile guests, including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, John Major, John Prescott, Donald Trump, Kylie Minogue and Elton John, along with many others. I suppose that’s my opportunity to blow my own trumpet!

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I am a full member of both the Craft Guild of Chefs and the Master Chefs of Great Britain.

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Above all, I am passionate about food and believe that cooking and eating should be about more than just the food itself — it should be fun, enjoyable and bring people together.

Hello, I’m Lorena, the Head Chef at The Crazy Cow.

I grew up in a small village in Spain, where my love of food began.

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I originally studied Environmental Sciences before completing a Master’s degree in Climate Change and International Development here in the UK.

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Although my academic background took me in a very different direction, I have always had a passion for food and cooking. That passion eventually led me to pursue a career as a chef, and I have now been working in the industry for the past eleven years.

 

I love simple, honest cooking that is full of flavour, using good-quality ingredients and letting them speak for themselves. I’m excited to bring together my Spanish roots and my experience of British food to create a unique fusion of English and Spanish cuisine at The Crazy Cow.