Welcome to GMS
Food has always been an essential part of my life. I grew up in a multicultural family in the UK, learning to cook food just like Mum made. There was no such thing as junk food in our home – everything had to be done from scratch using home-grown or locally sourced ingredients. That meant the dishes we’d cook – from spicy curries to traditional roasts – were a labour of love. They’d sit sizzling in the oven or on the hob, sometimes for hours, but they tasted so perfect it was worth all the effort.
‘My work as a creative director has made the creation of this site even more of a passion: I write, cook, style and photograph all the food you see here’
I’ve never lost that passion for food and cooking. I spend almost all my spare time perfecting my favourite dishes for family and friends. Sharing a recipe is like sharing a best-kept secret, which is why I started Gas Mark Six.
My work as a creative director has made the creation of this site even more of a passion: I write, cook, style, video and photograph all the food you see here – just made and snapped in my apartment.
(Check out my YouTube channel).
Over the years, I’ve worked with many talented chefs worldwide and picked up loads of cooking tips and ideas. Food and travel for me go hand in hand. I’ve learnt how to make red curries in Thailand and local dishes on a beach in Goa, and have been shown how to create delicious desserts, which gives my recipes a distinctly authentic taste.
Now London-based, I spent seven years living in Dubai, a melting pot of culture and recipes worldwide. One moment I could be enjoying the tastiest shawarma in bustling Bur Dubai (the old part of the city), the next I’m sitting down to an international brunch or eight-course dinner (yes, literally!) at a Michelin-star Italian restaurant in a five-star hotel, or sampling delicious Indian delicacies made by my colleagues in the office.
My culinary repertoire – and ingredients cupboard – have grown considerably, and I am enjoying the foodie journey, which has taken me around the world. I hope you will enjoy it too! I would love you to share your food experiences with me – both good and bad! Just drop me a line at mam.setchfield@gmail.com or follow me on IG @gasmarksix.
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Mark Setchfield
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