Hooked: Tales from the Riverbank

by Mark Hix

Narrative fishing adventures from one of the UK's most influential chefs.
Hooked delves into the exciting fishing adventures of celebrated chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix, opening with the story of his first catch, age 8, being cooked for supper by his grandmother - the catalyst for what has become his passion.
You will be regaled with tales of extraordinary fishing expeditions at home and afar, from the banks of the Dumfriesshire coast to Tuscany's Porto Ercole, with each trip ending with a feast - be it the catch of the day (if all went to plan), or something found and foraged if the need arises (always have a back-up plan). Hooked features both exotic and humble dishes such as Hot stone salmon, Barracuda & pineapple ceviche, Trout kedgeree and Mahi mahi sashimi.
Weaved into the narrative are the infectious, and unexpected, joys of fishing and what it does for you. it's not necessarily about the fish.
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272 pages, Hardcover

Published September 3, 2019

About the author

Having chosen catering over metalwork at school, Mark attended Weymouth College and completed City & Guilds Qualifications.

Mark then moved to London to join the Staff Canteen at the Hilton as Commis Chef before moving on to the Grosvenor House Hotel for 2 years working for Anton Edelman and Vaughan Archer. He then worked under Anton Mosimann at the Dorchester as Chef de Partie.
Mark has written a regular weekly column for The Independent on Saturday magazine for the last 8 years, and more recently regular columns in Countrylife, Fork and Marshwood Vale. His innovative writing has won him several highly acclaimed awards.