He doesn't drink a lot of spirits, but he makes an exception for gin and tonic. Photo: Supplied
Garlic is a kitchen essential. Photo: Supplied
Instead of using fancy equipment, the chef sticks to "just a normal blender" at home. Photo: Cole Bennetts
There's always parmesan, comte and good English farmhouse cheddar cheese in the chef's fridge. Photo: Estelle Grunberg
Ashley Palmer-Watts is the executive chef at Dinner By Heston Blumenthal. Photo: Pat Scala
There's plenty of chilli in Palmer-Watts' kitchen. Photo: Marina Oliphant
Lemons are a staple in his household. Photo: EDDIE JIM