He's one of London’s most famous chefs. So why do so many people say Victor Garvey owes them money?
Giles Coren called him his “favourite kind of chef”. But former staff and business partners paint a different picture of the Michelin star winner.
Andrew Kersley
Andrew is a seasoned investigative journalist, having worked for the likes of the Observer, the Sunday Times, the Mirror, Vittles and Private Eye.
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