Glynn Purnell
Glynn's restaurant Jessica has notched up a Michelin star in his home-town of Birmingham...
Glynn started working in a hotel kitchen at the age of 14 and has since worked in most sections of the hotel catering industry, soon realizing his passion lay in fine dining.
Glynn has a hefty number of awards under his belt, including the prestigious Salon Culinaire, the Academie de Culinaire Francaise Annual Award and the Rioja National Sous Chef of the Year (in 2000).
As well as working for Michelin award-winning Simpson's restaurant in Kenilworth, Glynn has worked on various placements with well-known chefs, including Gary Rhodes, Gordon Ramsay and Alistair Little in the UK, and Guy Lassiuse and Philippe Garidou in France. His restaurant Jessica's has received glowing reviews and has also been awarded a Michelin star.
Glynn lives in Birmingham with his partner and baby son, Oliver.
Glynn Purnell's Recipes
Glynn Purnell’s dish involves a flavour-packed salt, sugar and lemon cure before the fish is pan-fried to golden perfection
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35 min
The tangy combination of vinegar and sweet parsnips is a fantastic accompaniment to Glynn Purnell’s pork main course
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45 min
The sweet nutty taste of the artichokes is a perfect complement to the crispy-skinned fish in Glynn Purnell’s easy dish
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35 min
Glynn Purnell’s velvety sweet potato soup has a kick from jerk seasoning and homemade chilli oil
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45 min
Cook this quick and budget-friendly meal from Glynn Purnell and get supper on the table in under 20 minutes
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20 min
Glynn Purnell gives this classic baked custard dish a fragrant twist with a handful of marjoram leaves infused in the creamy custard
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1 hr 5 min
A lavish, yet simple dish by Glynn Purnell combining a rich, oozing yolk with parmesan, rocket and pan-fried salsify
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20 min
Glynn Purnell turns lamb cutlets into a deliciously spicy – but not hot – family meal
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40 min
To transform simple baked apples into something extra special, Glynn Purnell combines them with other autumn fruits and a crisp pastry topping
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50 min
Glynn Purnell creates intriguing flavours and textures in this fusion meal that blends the taste of the tropics with classic European techniques
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30 min
