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Clare Smyth

The Northern Irish chef on being named Best Female Chef, underrated British cuisine and catering Meghan and Harry’s wedding

You were recently named Best Female Chef at the 50 Best Restaurants Awards but said afterward that it was “strange” to distinguish between male and female chefs. Were you conflicted about accepting the accolade? No. There’s still a lack of women in the industry across the board, and this was a platform to talk about it. What would

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