Happy Pancake Day!

We catch-up with Oliver Zecchin, Co-Manager of the Kings restaurant at ESC Eastbourne, who shares his tips for a successful Pancake Day 2022!

What's your go-to recipe?

"I trust everything BBC good food have to offer – if I ever need to get a recipe, I know they will be straightforward to follow!"

Thin crepes or fluffy US-style?

"I like both. Thin crepes deserve lemon and sugar or Nutella. Fluffy pancakes need tasty fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and honey"

Sweet or savoury?

"Definitely sweet – I understand the savoury option but it's not my cup of tea!"

How many will you be dishing up this pancake day?

"I’ll be making mine this weekend when I have some time – mine will be served with tasty smoked streaky bacon and maple syrup!"

What should we try with our pancakes this year?

"Just be creative – make a point of looking through your cupboards and fridge to see what tasty stuff there Is you can use!"

What's the most common mistake you see being made?

"Too hot a pan – you don’t need the pan to be too hot - medium heat works fine. Too hot and the pancake will cook too fast, stopping it from turning into that nice big round pancake you want!"

Is flipping a must?

"No – use a spatula if you don’t feel confident. You don’t need a pancake pan, I think they’re a gimmick, but a non-stick pan with a little bit of oil will do the job."