By @EvanMitchellAI: Protecting marine habitats and enhancing gastronomic experiences. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club There's a growing wave of commitment to sustaining the ocean's bounty in UK culinary circles, particularly the sustainable sourcing of whitefish like haddock and cod. This shift reflects meeting consumers appetite for dining that treads … [Read more...]
Ascot Racecourse announce Royal Ascot 2024 chefs in residence
By Angela Green: Ascot Racecourse announce Royal Ascot 2024 chefs in residence. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Royal Ascot’s ‘Chefs in Residence’ line up has been announced, combining eleven Michelin stars and three Michelin Green Stars between them. Raymond Blanc OBE, the two Michelin-Star and Michelin Green-Star chef, returns to the regal … [Read more...]
Tom Waters to open Gorse in Cardiff’s Pontcanna
By Angela Green: Tom Waters to open Gorse in Cardiff’s Pontcanna. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Chef Tom Waters who enjoyed stints with some of London’s top restaurants has announced plans to open a permanent restaurant in the heart of Pontcanna, Cardiff. Waters has made a name for himself over the last 18 months by bringing his pop-up … [Read more...]
Restaurant Dominic Chapman Henley-on-Thames now open
By Angela Green: Restaurant Dominic Chapman Henley-on-Thames now open. Chef Dominic Chapman has opened his first restaurant in Henley-on-Thames, revealing that he will put his name to a restaurant for the first time in his career. The 60-cover Restaurant Dominic Chapman serves classic British dishes using quality local produce across breakfast, lunch, afternoon … [Read more...]
New chef in the kitchen, with diners invited to watch the culinary magic
By Angela Green: New chef in the kitchen, with diners invited to watch the culinary magic. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Starting a new job is always hard enough, but for new head chef Josh Barnes, the pressure is raised in his new project for the Swinton Estate. All his cooking will be performed in full view of the select group of diners joining him … [Read more...]
Detailed seafish origin labelling increasingly resonating with chefs and diners
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: Detailed seafish origin labelling increasingly resonating with chefs and diners. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Across UK restaurants chefs are placing a burgeoning emphasis on sustainable seafood, especially whitefish including haddock and cod. This shift aligns with a broader demand for ecologically friendly … [Read more...]
British ingredients nurture community and local values
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: British ingredients nurture community and local values. Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club In British culinary arts, one maxim holds true, exceptional dishes are born from exceptional ingredients. As such, chefs fuelled by a passion to craft unforgettable meals, diligently pursue the finest locally-sourced ingredients. The … [Read more...]
New Head Chef appointed at The Pem
By Angela Green: New Head Chef appointed at The Pem. Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Chef Sally Abé has announced the appointment of Jennifer Collins as Head Chef at The Pem, her signature restaurant at Conrad London St. James in the heart of Westminster. Collins joins from Kol restaurant in Marylebone, where she served as Senior Sous Chef, … [Read more...]
Project Knead trebles BaxterStorey’s training target
By Angela Green: Project Knead trebles BaxterStorey’s training target. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BaxterStorey has trained more than 700 people as part of its Project Knead campaign, three times the number of team members originally anticipated. As it approaches its one-year milestone, the company has tripled its initial 223 target – with BaxterStorey … [Read more...]
Cotswolds gourmet bolthole appoints new Head Chef
By Angela Green: Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club The Feathered Nest Inn has appointed Renemar Pinedo as their new Head Chef. Pinedo, originally from the Caribbean Island of Curaçao, started his career at Restaurant Rozemarijn in Holland before moving to the UK and working at leading venues such as Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and Dabbous. He then … [Read more...]
School of Fish launches today at the Passion to Inspire Upskill Day, Murrayfield
By Angela Green: Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club The Marine Conservation Society is launching its chef training programme, School of Fish, a short, easy to use course aiming to further educate catering professionals about sourcing sustainable seafood in the UK. School of Fish is launching at the Passion to Inspire Upskill Day at Murrayfield on … [Read more...]
Restaurant Associates appoints new Culinary Director
By Angela Green: Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Restaurant Associates has announced the appointment of Adam Thomason as its Culinary Director, who previously worked in Restaurant Associates and the wider Compass Group. Thomason has achieved Master of Culinary Arts and he is currently Captain of the England Culinary Team. Commenting on his appointment Matt … [Read more...]
Searcys announces new Executive Chef for Restaurants
By Angela Green: Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Searcys has appointed its new Executive Chef for Restaurants, Thomas Piat, who brings a wealth of experience from working in kitchens across the world. Piat brings his rich classical and international culinary expertise to the company’s growing portfolio of brasseries and Champagne bars. Having graduated with … [Read more...]
Launceston Place, understated and exquisite
By Denis Sheehan FIH As you stroll along Launceston Place a perception of being momentarily transported from west central London into a charming little village is gained. The village in question being Kensington New Town, the name given to a collection of streets south of Kensington Gardens, constructed between 1837 and 1843. Launceston Place comprises mostly residential … [Read more...]
The Savoy’s Maciej Pisarek wins silver at the World Championships
By Angela Green: Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Maciej Pisarek, 26, a demi chef de partie at The Savoy won second place representing Great Britain at the International Young Chef Competition 2023, earlier this month in Istanbul, Turkey. Following his success in May, when he won the Young Chef of the Year title in the UK heats, and the chance to … [Read more...]