Celebrity chefs and industry heroes gathered at Westminster Kingsway College to celebrate the launch of successful industry organisation The Chefs’ Forum, and to inspire students for the future.
Professional Chef and Hospitality students from Westminster Kingsway College prepared and served canapés for over 50 top chefs from across the UK, including Pierre Koffmann and Ruth Rogers as well as the newly-crowned BBC Food Personality of the year, Cyrus Todiwala. The chef students were led and mentored by TV Chef, Arthur Potts Dawson and Allan Pickett (Plateau).
Guests also received presentations by Philip Tanswell of Cornish Sea Salt and Ruth Rogers, Co-Founder of the famous River Cafe with her Head Chef Joseph Trivelli. This was followed by acclaimed haute cuisine practitioner Pierre Koffmann who spoke of his life in the industry followed by a question and answers session with the Westminster Kingsway College students.
Geoff Booth, Assistant Principal of the School of Hospitality at Westminster Kingsway College, said:
“We are delighted to host the London launch of The Chefs Forum at Westminster Kingsway College. At the College, we work very closely with key figures from the culinary sector to ensure that our students have access to the latest techniques, innovations and developments in food. We welcome the visiting experts, culinary innovators, influencers and icons from the sector as they always help drive our students to develop their skills, knowledge and career aspirations.”
Support for the next generation
Top chefs from across London showed their support for forging stronger links with the College and enthusing the next generation of chefs and front of house professionals. Founded in 2010 by Catherine Farinha, the long-anticipated London Launch was a very proud day for all involved. The Chefs’ Forum serves to bridge the gap between education, industry, inspiring young chefs and front-of-house professionals. All Chefs’ Forum Member Chefs hold different foodie accreditations, including Michelin Stars, AA Rosettes and Good Food Guide cooking scores.
Catherine Farinha, Chefs’ Forum Founder, said:
“It has been a brilliant day and an extraordinarily successful event for The Chefs’ Forum and, above all, a testament to the talented students at Westminster Kingsway College. I was delighted to welcome some truly amazing chefs to the event, it is great to see this initiative being so well-received. I really look forward to keeping the momentum going by staging quarterly chef events in London to showcase the most promising catering and hospitality students, enhance chefs’ skill-sets and share industry knowledge and best-practice.”
About The Chefs Forum
The Forum serves to bridge the gap between education and industry and inspiring young chefs and front-of-house professionals.
For more information on The Chefs’ Forum click here
About Westminster Kingsway College
The College has an excellent reputation within the hospitality and catering industry and famous former students include Jamie Oliver. The College offers a unique opportunity to study in central London for vocational qualifications that are tailored direct to employment opportunities. Westminster Kingsway College is recognised as one of the leading providers of education and training in the UK.
For more information about the wide range of Hospitality and Culinary Arts courses at Westminster Kingsway College click here
