A TV chef renowned for his seafood dishes is also making a name for himself for the delicious Sunday roasts he serves up.

The proof is in the pudding – Yorkshire pudding in this case - so I went along to Paul James’ CJ’s at the Sanctuary in Falmouth to see what all the fuss was about.

I was offered a choice of one, two or three meats by the friendly staff. I went for two meats and luckily, I hadn’t had a big breakfast, because I wasn’t quite prepared for the feast of food that was delivered to my table. A huge platter of vegetables including parsnip, red cabbage, roast potatoes and carrots along with a gallon of gravy accompanied my plate of chicken and beef.

You can’t beat a good Sunday roast, especially on a chilly winter’s day, so I eagerly got to work on the mountain of food.

Paul, who started making a name for himself in the culinary world after winning the BBC programme Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial, certainly makes a mean roast. The hearty roast dinner was delicious, especially the succulent roasted meat and crispy golden roast potatoes, all brought together by a rich, homemade gravy.

What’s more you can order a free vegetable platter refill so there is no chance you can come away feeling hungry. There is nothing worse than going to a restaurant and having to fight for the few roast potatoes that have been served up.

I could hardly fit in another bean, but I went for a banana banoffee pie for dessert. Although I was about to burst, I managed to devour the pie, which again was a huge portion. The indulgent dessert offered a rich combination of textures and flavours as well as a generous topping of whipped cream.

CJ's at the Sanctuary
CJ's at the Sanctuary

CJ’s at the Sanctuary is a former Methodist chapel, and there are numerous Star Wars displays, including what is said to be one of the world’s biggest Klaatu collections, as well as a jewellery stall, so there is plenty to keep guests entertained while you wait for your food to be served up.