Meet the Chef
Inspiring chefs bringing flavours to Basco
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Meet the chef
Hola! My name is Javier De La Hormaza, a Basque born, adopted Yorkshire man, trained chef but lifetime cook, lover of food without gels or froths, hospitality professional turned food importer. I am absolutely passionate about Spain and Spanish food and drink, particularly old school Basque dishes and old time Spanish classics. I read and cook with the aim of tasty imperfection. I don’t cook food so it looks pretty, I cook food to stuff my face and please people. Basque cuisine is very close to my heart and my goal is to bring a pinch of its gastronomic culture to a wider audience, which is why I set up this food blog. Basco is me, a Basque. The idea for this blog is to share with you authentic Spanish and Basque recipes you can cook at home. Simple, traditional recipes you will enjoy making and hopefully learn something new on the way.
Instagram: @mrbasco


Javier's Latest Recipes
Tuna Carpaccio, Granny Smith Apple and Txakoli Vinaigrette
Sea Bass, Ox Morcilla, Samphire and Sherry Pickled Mussels
Dover Sole with Clams and Chorizo
Barbecued Langoustines with Pepper Vinaigrette
Tuna Loin, Pardina Lentils and Chimichurri Rojo
Tuna Tartare with Avocado Gazpacho and Guanciale Iberico
Barbecued Monkfish with Spicy Piquillo Pepper Sauce
Barbecued Galician Picanha with Salsa Verde and Celeriac Remoulade
Butter Beans, Wild Mushrooms, Albariño and Guanciale Iberico
Tournedos Rossini
Other Chefs
Marcus Bawdon
Marcus Bawdon is the editor of UK BBQ Mag and BBQ Blogger at CountryWoodSmoke. He also runs UK BBQ School in sunny Devon. “My motto is cooking outdoors whatever the weather”. I love to inspire others to cook outdoors.
Twitter: @devonwoodsmoke
Instagram: @countrywoodsmoke
Javier De La Hormaza
Javier is a Basque born, trained chef and hospitality professional, owner of Basco Fine Foods, a Spanish food and drink importer based in Yorkshire. He regularly runs client food and drink events around the country and he is a course tutor at Hartingtons of Bakewell cookery school. Javier’s passion lies on bringing quality Spanish ingredients and recipes to as many people as possible.
Twitter: @bascofinefoods
Instagram: @mrbasco