Eat what Escoffier had to offer (5)

I believe the answer is:

scoff

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'eat' is the definition.

'escoffier had to offer' is the wordplay.
'SCOFF' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'what' is the link.

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(Other definitions for scoff that I've seen before include "Mock" , "turtle soup for example?" , "taunt" , "Speak contemptuously or drink informally" , "Deride - guzzle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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