CELEBRITY chef Raymond Blanc was in York to demonstrate his unique cooking style and celebrate the 23rd anniversary of a local company.

The flamboyant chef visited Smith Brothers, in Osbaldwick Link Road, yesterday and took advantage of its dedicated display kitchen for the afternoon.

Martin Smith is managing director of the company, which supplies the plumbing trade and house builders in the area with fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedroom furniture.

He said the company supplies AEG kitchen equipment, which Raymond Blanc has in his own home and used during the demonstration.

He said: "Raymond Blanc is one of Britain's greatest chefs and had achieved outstanding success and praise for his creative and imaginative approach to cooking."

Updated: 10:51 Thursday, November 15, 2001