Rick Stein: London bound?

Until now fans have had to travel to Cornwall to try his famous seafood cuisine first-hand at his Padstow eatery.

But Stein says he is in talks about opening a restaurant in the capital which would continue the seafood theme.

Mr Stein has built a thriving business from his home in Padstow with an annual turnover of in excess of £4m.

I think there is an opening for somewhere good serving fish Rick Stein

"It appeals to me to open something in London because it'll be such a huge challenge to open a restaurant in a city that's so competitive," he told the latest issue of Square Meal magazine.

"I love the eating out scene in London - the range of what's available is as good as anywhere in the world," but added: "I think there is an opening for somewhere good serving fish."

Apart from his flagship Seafood Restaurant, he also runs St Petroc's Bistro, Rick Stein's Cafe, the Padstow Seafood School, the Seafood Delicatessen and a gift shop.