Roasting the baron of beef by gas, in the Castle-yard, Exete

Scene from the Royal Agricultural Society's twelfth annual meeting and exhibition in 1850 showing a baron (sirloin and rump of both sides)of beef being roasted by gas, and overseen by the famous chef, Alexis Soyer. Soyer, a celebrated Parisian chef, came to England in 1831, gaining popularity by working for a number of aristocrats before finding fame as chef of the Reform Club. Soyer is best-known for his philanthropic work and efficient domestic inventions, notably the introduction of the soup kitchen in poverty-stricken areas (particularly Ireland during the famine) and for providing nutrition for British and French soldiers during the Crimean War

1831 Alexis Aristocrats Beef Celebrated Chef Efficient Famine Finding Gaining Introduction Inventions Notably Nutrition Overseen Philanthropic Popularity Providing Reform Roasted Roasting Rump Sirloin Soup Soyer Stricken Twelfth

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