To make the gravy, remove the tips of the legs, tail and wing tips from the chicken and put in a stock pot or casserole. Add the carrot, celery, roughly chopped onion, garlic, peppercorns ...
Season with a pinch of salt. Strain the gravy through a sieve into a serving jug. Keep warm. Just before serving, stir any juices released by the rested chicken in to the gravy. To serve ...