If you watched Downton Abbey — and not so secretly wished you worked for the Crawley family — then you know exactly what it's like to work in the kitchen at Buckingham Palace. Seriously! According to Darren McGrady, who worked for the Royal Family for 15 years (until 1993), the show is pretty accurate when it comes to kitchen life.
"Watch a lot of Downton Abbey. Working in the kitchens at the Palace is exactly like that," McGrady told The Telegraph in 2013 when asked what his tips would be for a future chef of the family.
PS: He also revealed that the royal family sometimes helps with the cooking. For example, Prince Philip cooks at summer barbecues, and Her Majesty "mucks" or cleans the dishes!
