Linda Mellor speaks with Sanjay Bhattacharya

In this episode of the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust Podcast, Linda Mellor speaks with Sanjay Bhattacharya, a passionate game chef whose love for cooking and shooting grew side by side. Sanjay reflects on his first kitchen experiences in Oxford, plucking game birds and preparing hearty meals, and how his first unaccompanied shoot in Cumbria introduced him to a warm, welcoming shooting community.

Now based in Scotland, Sanjay focuses on game butchery and making full use of every animal. He dispels myths around game meat, particularly venison, and offers practical advice on sourcing and cooking game affordably. From kebabs to curries, he champions creative ways to make game more accessible.

Sanjay also speaks about community cookery classes, setting up a larder, and involving his family in his outdoor passions. With future plans of possibly creating a cookbook and appearances at key countryside events, this is an uplifting and informative conversation about food, community, and sharing knowledge.

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