Michelin 'Cheese on Toast' at Home

How can something as simple as cheese on toast earn a Michelin star? In this video, we break down Welsh rarebit — the iconic British dish made famous by St. John restaurant — and show how it becomes so much more than just cheese on toast. Inspired by Fergus Henderson’s nose-to-tail philosophy and stripped-back approach to fine dining, this is our home version of a legendary Michelin-starred classic. VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Infusing the ale 1:25 - Making the roux 4:00 - Adding the ale 4:14 - Why we add milk 4:53 - The cheese 5:40 - Henderson's Relish 6:15 - Adding cheese 7:12 - Chilling the Rarebit 7:40 - Brown Sauce 9:05 - The bread 9:30 - Butter mix 10:01 - Assembly and cooking 10:54 - Finishing the brown sauce 11:27 - Finishing the Rarebit 11:59 - Tasting