Foodies are in for a treat on Bonfire Night when chefs from Culinary Team Wales are promising to deliver some gastronomic fireworks of their own at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport.In their final rehearsal before they compete in the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg at the end of November, the chefs will be cooking their hot kitchen menu featuring three exciting … [Read more...]
Plymouth’s Chef Shortage aided through support from The Savoy Educational Trust Funding
The Savoy Educational Trust has provided City College Plymouth with over £58,000 of funding to refurbish its student-run deli bistro where catering students learn and develop culinary skills.The funding grant will enable the College’s popular Junior Chef’s Academy to run for another year, offering young people between the ages of 14 and 16 the chance to get a flavour of … [Read more...]
The Italian Embassy, a supportive environment for mentoring young chefs
In 2013 a young Italian waiter, just weeks after moving to the UK, was murdered by racist thugs in a Kent bedsit above the restaurant he worked in.This dreadful incident was the trigger for Danilo Cortellini Head Chef at the Italian Embassy in London with the support of the Embassy, to create a safe and supportive environment for enthusiastic and aspiring young chefs from … [Read more...]
Aiden Byrne to open Whites Chef Academy
Aiden Byrne as Principal Patron will open the new Whites Chef Academy at Macclesfield College tomorrow evening. School leavers and their parents can meet Byrne who will be available throughout the evening to discuss career opportunities in hospitality and catering.Taking place tomorrow, Thursday 18th October 5pm - 8pm, at its state-of-the-art campus on Park Lane, … [Read more...]
Craft Guild of Chefs delivers another outstanding Universal Cookery & Food Festival
On Tuesday 18th September, the Craft Guild of Chefs brought the Universal Cookery & Food Festival 2018 to Westlands, in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. Previously held at River Cottage, Vallum Farm, Laverstoke Park and Padstow, this year the Guild have carefully selected a venue that is a seasoned producer with a 60-year lineage of British produce including … [Read more...]
Junior champions gunning for National Chef of Wales title
Two Junior Chef of Wales champions will be competing to add the coveted National Chef of Wales title for 2019 to their list of achievements when the semi-final heats are held in January.Following a bumper entry for both competitions, 10 chefs have been selected for the National Chef of Wales semi-final heats at Coleg Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed Campus on Monday, January … [Read more...]
Former apprentice dedicated to helping learners fulfil their potential
Former apprentice Michael Ramsden is dedicated to ensuring his learners fulfil their potential and progress their careers by taking advantage of the many opportunities Apprenticeship routes offer.Michael, 31, a trained chef from Cardiff, developed his career in work-based learning as a training officer with Cambrian Training Company for four years and enhanced his skills by … [Read more...]
Corinthia Hotel London announces André Garrett as Executive Chef
Corinthia Hotel London is pleased to announce that André Garrett will join as Executive Chef of the hotel in January 2019. André’s remit will include the entire hotel, overseeing banqueting events, room service, afternoon tea, breakfast, Spa and Garden Lounge, and all bar food menus as well as The Northall restaurant.André has been Executive Chef for the past five years at … [Read more...]
Two members of the esoteric UK three Michelin star club come together with new opening
Pierre Koffmann and Marco Pierre White have opened their collaborative restaurant venture Koffmann & Mr White’s located within the Abbey Hotel, Bath.This collaboration brings together two of the most revered names in our industry.Pierre Koffmann is one of a handful of chefs in the UK ever to have been awarded three Michelin stars at his restaurant La Tante Claire … [Read more...]
Chef Masterclasses from Cyrus Todiwala OBE and Franck Pontais
Enjoy rare master classes within a relaxed, intimate teaching environment, where chefs at the top of their game share their secrets.These monthly half-day sessions followed by a 2-course lunch take place at Café Spice Namaste’s Pradhan Room where Poggenpohl have installed the ultimate, state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen.Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, 29th October 2018, 1 … [Read more...]
Michel Roux Jr appoints Gaetano Farucci as the new head chef at Le Gavroche
Chef Patron Michel Roux Jr has appointed twenty nine year old Gaetano Farucci as the new Head Chef at two Michelin-starred Le Gavroche in Mayfair. The appointment comes after the departure of previous Head Chef Diego Ferrari, who just last week opened his first restaurant Caractère with his wife, Michel’s daughter, Emily Roux.Working alongside Michel and Executive Chef … [Read more...]
Battersea Arts Centre welcomes Nigel James as Executive Head Chef
Battersea Arts Centre has appointed Nigel James as the new Executive Head Chef, having taken its event catering in-house following the multi-million pound restoration of its Grand Hall.Nigel joins with an impressive resume from some of London’s leading caterers and restaurants, including The Admirable Crichton, Detox Kitchen and The Packed Saddle. He also has a degree in … [Read more...]
