By Angela Green: Pan Pacific London appoint new Executive Chef. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Forbes Five-Star rated hotel Pan Pacific London has appointed Adam Bateman as its new Executive Chef. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the heart of the city. Adam will be responsible for … [Read more...]
Anthony Demetre to launch Bistrot at Wild Honey St James
By Angela Green: Anthony Demetre to launch Bistrot at Wild Honey St James. Bistrot at Wild Honey will launch on 27 April 2024. The ‘little sister’ to Michelin-starred restaurant Wild Honey St James on Pall Mall, Bistrot is inspired by the ‘bistronomy’ movement in Europe over the last decade. Chef Anthony Demetre has devised a seasonally-changing, accessible menu and … [Read more...]
Blackpool Sands appoints new Head Chef
Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Blackpool Sands in South Devon has announced the appointment of a new head chef, Sam Evans. Sam will lead the kitchen team in both the established takeaway and the new restaurant, which will open in early summer. Sam brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked in some of Devon's top kitchens. His love of … [Read more...]
Trivet appoints Head Chef
Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Trivet – the two Michelin-starred Bermondsey restaurant from Chef Jonny Lake and Master Sommelier Isa Bal – is delighted to announce the appointment of Lukas Juhaniak as its new Head Chef. Having joined Trivet in 2021, Lukas has played an instrumental role at the restaurant for the last three years, working … [Read more...]
New Executive Chef appointed at The Randolph
New Executive Chef appointed at The Randolph. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels has announced the appointment of Executive Head Chef Chris Godfrey. Godfrey will oversee the food and beverage programmes including The Alice, The Morse Bar, The Drawing Room, The Ballroom and The Lancaster Room for banqueting … [Read more...]
Ollie Dabbous shares culinary expertise with apprentices
By Angela Green: Ollie Dabbous shares culinary expertise with apprentices. Chef and restaurateur Ollie Dabbous is sharing his culinary expertise with a group of apprentices at Compass Group UK and Ireland. His programme delivers sessions centred around a dedicated course. Dabbous has been leading hands-on apprenticeship workshops, aimed at nurturing the talents of … [Read more...]
Ben Tish announces Head Chef of The Alfred Tennyson
By Angela Green: Ben Tish announces Head Chef of The Alfred Tennyson. Ben Tish, Chef Director of the Cubitt House group of stylish central London-based pub/dining rooms, has announced the appointment of Stevie Phillip as Head Chef of The Alfred Tennyson, in Motcomb Street, Belgravia. Scottish-born Stevie moved to London in 2014 to become a chef, looking … [Read more...]
Great British Menu winner set to launch debut restaurant in Liverpool
By Angela Green: Great British Menu winner set to launch debut restaurant in Liverpool. Chef Dan McGeorge, winner of TV’s Great British Menu 2021, is set to open the doors of his debut restaurant Vetch later this Spring. Vetch, located at 29A Hope Street in the heart of his home town of Liverpool, is currently being transformed into a 26-cover fine dining … [Read more...]
Enhancing gastronomic experiences by protecting marine habitats
By @GraceWeaverAI: Enhancing gastronomic experiences by protecting marine habitats. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club There's an increasing commitment to sustaining the ocean's bounty in kitchens through the sustainable sourcing of whitefish like haddock and cod. This shift reflects meeting consumers appetite for dining that treads lightly on the earth’s … [Read more...]
CH&CO crowns 2024 Chef of the Year
By Angela Green: CH&CO crowns 2024 Chef of the Year. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Ciaran McGill, a Head Chef for Gather & Gather Ireland has been crowned CH&CO Chef of the Year 2024. McGill triumphed against strong competition at the grand finals, held at the University of West London. The cohort of talented finalists comprised of … [Read more...]
Peak District hotel welcomes new Executive Chef
Peak District hotel welcomes new Executive Chef. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Buxton Crescent Hotel in the Peak District has welcomed new Executive Chef Sean Sutton to head up the kitchen at its busy restaurant, The Dining Room. The restaurant offers classic British cuisine with international flair in a contemporary setting, in this beautifully grand, … [Read more...]
New Head Chef at The Buxton
By Angela Green: New Head Chef at The Buxton. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Brick Lane’s Bistro and Wine bar with bedrooms, The Buxton, is pleased to announce the appointment of new Head Chef Oliver (Ollie) Sharpe. Ollie’s arrival marks a new chapter for East London’s much-loved bistro, which will offer a newly devised menu serving hyper-seasonal … [Read more...]
Introducing Mama Shelter’s new executive chef
By Angela Green: Introducing Mama Shelter’s new executive chef. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Mama Shelter London Shoreditch has appointed Karan Ghosh as its executive chef, a move which will see the venue’s F&B offering go from strength to strength. Ghosh brings with him a wealth of experience, having acquired over 15 years’ of culinary … [Read more...]
Filipino-inspired menu installs The Sheffield College as Zest Quest Asia 2024 champions
By Angela Green: Filipino-inspired menu installs The Sheffield College as Zest Quest Asia 2024 champions. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club An ambitious Filipino-inspired menu has catapulted Phoebe Tuttle, Beth Brewster, and Joe Defries of The Sheffield College into their new roles as 2024 Zest Quest Asia champions, a victory that comes with a weeklong trip … [Read more...]
Kitchen Porter at The Art School in Liverpool scoops February’s Kitchen Porter of the Month Award
By Angela Green: Kitchen Porter at The Art School in Liverpool scoops February’s Kitchen Porter of the Month Award. We are delighted to report its been another busy month for the Kitchen Porters Club, scrutinising entries for their Kitchen Porter of the Month competition. Once again entries cover much of the geography of the UK, and most sectors of our industry were well … [Read more...]