Inside the home kitchens of five top Irish chefs: ‘It doesn’t have to be fancy – it just has to work’At work, they are used to professional equipment and efficient layouts, but at home it is often a very different story. The professionals tell us what they love – and hate – about their kitchens, and share tips on how to make yours work betterRestaurateur and chef Eric Matthews on how home cooks can make the most of their kitchens, and how to upgrade without a full renovationAlex Meehan Today at 06:30Ask any professional chef how a kitchen should be designed, and you’ll get strong opinions. A well-designed kitchen makes all the difference when it comes to getting good food made and served as quickly as possible, but even in the restaurant world, not all kitchens are properly thought through.

Source: Irish Independent March 07, 2026 10:01 UTC