Heston Blumenthal’s The Perfectionists’ Cafe

Heston Blumenthal’s The Perfectionists’ Cafe

It’s rather ironic you have to leave the country for the best plate of England’s signature ‘Fish & Chips’. Eating at the airport is not normally associated with amazing food, it’s usually a functional quick bite to grab on the go. Until Heston Blumenthal stepped on the scene. Heathrow’s Queen’s Terminal 2, The Perfectionists’ Cafe, is a must stop off. Forget Duty Free shopping and tantalise your tastebuds with their culinary delights.

The crispy bubbly batter has just the perfect crunchy, crispness with a dash of sprinkled sea salt and an atomised infusion of vinegar vapor. I have never understood mushy peas but I was scraping the bottom of the plate for the fresh minted mush. Fabulously flavoursome they definitely are the best I have ever had and now have seen the potential for peas. Best of all they have carrot cake and the infamous nitro frozen ice creams. Fortunately service is swift so you don’t miss your flight as you get carried away. It is definitely worth getting to the airport early and even booking a flight to go anywhere just to savour the menu.