It's probably the most neglected part of the kitchen. One of the most despised chores has to be cleaning the oven. It’s easy to ignore – simply close the door – but it has a terrible roll-on effect.

"He's very passionate, he knows his stuff." Knowing one's stuff is an absolute must when running a wood-fired oven. "It's not easy," Kurban said. "It is an art." The chef must pay constant attention.

takeaway bowls and bent hangers collected from Hong Kong’s trash stations – forms the centrepiece of an art installation created by the city’s cleaners. Much like how scarecrows are used to ...