Mise en Place is about keeping many tasks in mind simultaneously, weighing & assigning everything to its proper place & priority – its actually a French term for “everything in its place” but in all reality, it means far more than simply assembling all ingredients, pots, pans & plates – its also a state of mind!

A great example of this technique is when you are making a Stir Fry, everything is cooked quickly & all your ingredients must be ready to go – so preparation is the key.

My Chefs were absolutely militant in instilling this simple concept into my head when I went through my apprenticeship; teaching me that each section was to be fully prepped with all ingredients necessary to make a particular dish as when the show gets going, there’s no time to stop & prep. Continue Reading