Agnar Sverrisson and Xavier Rousset met whilst working at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons as Head Chef and Head Sommelier respectively. In 2007 they set up Texture which has since won a number of accolades including a Michelin star in 2010, The Independent New Restaurant of the Year and Best Newcomer in the Caterer & Hotelkeeper Catey Awards. Last year the pair opened 28°-50° Wine Workshop & Kitchen, a more informal, wine focused restaurant in the City.

Agnar Sverrisson

Before joining Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Agnar Sverrisson trained at a number of well known Michelin starred restaurants. Originally from Iceland, he moved to the UK in 2001, but remains loyal to his heritage, combining Icelandic and Scandinavian ingredients with locally sourced British produce.

Xavier Rousset

Xavier Rousset became the youngest Master Sommelier in the world when he passed the exam aged 23 shortly after winning the Ruinart Sommelier of the Year competition in 2002. Responsible for the eclectic and substantial wine list in the restaurant and bar, Rousset also runs the pair's second venture 28°-50° Wine Workshop & Kitchen where the aim is to offer guests an excellent variety of unusual wines at unbeatable value.