Adaptation of chef Nigel Slater's autobiography, providing a nostalgic trip through everything edible in 1960s Britain. After tragedy strikes food-obsessed young Nigel and his family, he is horrified when his father announces they are moving to the country. Taking solace in domestic science classes at the new school, Nigel's cooking soon becomes the key weapon in the battle for his father's affections. And when Nigel lands a job in the kitchen of his local pub, his eyes are opened to a world of opportunity.