Liverpool born and bred Sam Grainger is chef patron at the critically acclaimed Belzan in Liverpool, a small neighbourhood restaurant serving an eclectic mix of dishes inspired by places he’s been and people he’s met. With a focus being on British produce interwoven with Japanese/European ingredients and techniques, Belzan also holds a yearly collaboration series with the country’s best chefs. From this, Madre was born: a Mexican taqueria in partnership with London based Breddos tacos.

Madre resides in the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool and Escape to Freight Island in Manchester. You’ll find Sam cooking between both restaurants where big flavours resonate through the menus.