FROG by Adam Handling

Having cooked for world leaders, created a pudding fit for the King, and built a culinary empire along the way, it’s safe to say that Adam Handling has reached ‘celebrity chef’ status.

With a reputation built on his distinctive approach to modern British cuisine — inventive, sustainable, and always delivered with a touch of theatrical yet elegant flair — Handling has established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting culinary talents.

His flagship, FROG by Adam Handling, in Covent Garden earned a Michelin star in 2022, while his wider group — which includes The Loch & The Tyne in Old Windsor — now spans stylish venues stretching from central London to Cornwall.

For all his achievements, the Scottish-born chef remains unafraid to take a step back and empower others. At FROG, he has recently promoted chef Cleverson Cordeiro to Chef Proprietor — and so, naturally, I hopped along (sorry…) to sample his debut menu…

Review continued here, published November 2025 on Essential Surrey & SW London