Meet the Chef
Inspiring chefs bringing flavours to Basco
We collaborate with some of the finest culinary talents, and we take great pride in showcasing their remarkable skills and expertise. Get to know our esteemed chefs a bit better and take a look at the recipes they’ve created, just for us!
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
Javier's Latest Recipes
Truffled Tortilla
Basque Grill Turbot
Cordero al Chilindrón
Tartare de Salchichón Ibérico
Oven-Ready Suckling Pig Quarter
Crema de Arroz con Leche
Roast Wagyu Beef with Shallots, Carrots, Beetroots and Rioja Red Wine Sauce
Manchego Cheese Soufflé
Roast Suckling Pig Leg with Cavolo Nero, Chesnuts, Prunes and Brandy Sauce
Pantxineta
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