Restaurant Mirazur has been awarded a third Michelin star in the 2019 edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide France at today’s launch ceremony in Paris.Chef patron Mauro Colagreco opened Mirazur in 2006 and in less than a year, awarded its first star by Michelin. Since then, the restaurant and Mauro have gone on to achieve huge international critical acclaim and numerous … [Read more...]
Culinary Team Wales appoint a new, gold medal winning manager, Nick Davies
Gold medallist chef Nick Davies had a special reason to celebrate his 50th birthday, having been appointed the new manager of Culinary Team Wales. Davies, who lives in Llanidloes and works as a culinary craft trainer with Cambrian Training, steps up to manage the globe-trotting team of chefs, having previously been a team member and captain.He takes over from Toby Beevers … [Read more...]
World-Class Chefs create unique dining experience in Aid of charity DEBRA
A unique, money-can’t-buy dining experience, The Great Chefs Dinner in aid of national charity DEBRA, returns to London, on Monday, 4 February 2019.The sumptuous night of dining, now in its fourth year, will take place in the dazzling Roux the Landau Restaurant, at one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital, The Langham, London. Michel Roux Jr will be hosting the … [Read more...]
Three workmates lock horns in National Chef of Wales semi-finals
Three workmates from the Chester Grosvenor, Chester will be putting their friendship to one side on Monday when they compete in the National Chef of Wales 2019 semi-finals.Matthew Ramsdale, 26, Sam Griffiths, 24, and Arron Tye, 23, are set to line up against each other in the cook-off to be held at Coleg Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed Campus.Joining them will be Matthew Smith, … [Read more...]
Honorary President of Judges announced for Roux Scholarship 2019
The Roux Family is delighted to announce that acclaimed Australian chef Peter Gilmore will lead the panel of judges for the Roux Scholarship final 2019 as Honorary President of Judges. For 35 years, the Roux Scholarship has widened the horizons of British chefs, promoting them, their skills and talents around the world and this year the Roux family’s international influence … [Read more...]
Tickets now available for the Zest Quest Asia Gala Dinner and Awards 2019
Tickets are now available for the 6th Zest Quest Asia Gala Dinner and Awards Night to be held on Friday, 8th February 2019 at the Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (Hilton T5). BBC Radio 2 food and drink broadcaster Nigel Barden will emcee the evening, with legendary chef Ken Hom OBE a special guest.The event is the culmination of a 6-month search for the new Zest … [Read more...]
De Vere Latimer Estate appoints new Executive Chef
De Vere Latimer Estate have announced the appointment of Executive Chef Noel Busby, who will be responsible for corporate meeting and event catering as well as leisure dining at the hotel.Having begun his career in Rocco Forte Hotels, Noel has over 30 years’ experience within the hospitality industry and joins from Cucina in Hertfordshire, where he was Executive Chef and … [Read more...]
Long serving chef stands down from Culinary Team Wales
Culinary Team Wales manager and pastry chef Toby Beevers is retiring from both positions after leading the team to silver and bronze medals at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg last month.Toby, who works for PSL Purchasing Systems and lives near Chester, has been a member of the Welsh team for 19 years and plans to carry on supporting the team in any way he can.He … [Read more...]
Silver in Culinary World Cup 2018 for Scotland
The Culinary World Cup Luxembourg 2018 recently saw a team of twelve culinary professionals from across Scotland achieve their goal of bringing back a medal by achieving Silver in the hot kitchen, in a cook-off with 30 other national culinary teams.Led by culinary team director and World Chefs judge, Kevin MacGillivray, this ambitious and talented group of young chefs hail … [Read more...]
Compass collaboration brings home the medals at the Culinary World Cup
Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services firm, is celebrating after scooping an impressive seven silver and four bronze medals at the Culinary World Cup - EXPOGAST 2018, which is celebrated as a pioneering event of international gastronomy and culinary refinement for food professionals.The event saw Compass Group UK & Ireland placed … [Read more...]
International chef joins Belong Morris Feinmann
Care operator, Belong, has opened its Bistro doors to international chef, Christoph Deiter, following his appointment as the new Bistro and Catering Manager at the not-for-profit organisation’s state-of-the-art care village in Didsbury.Christoph Deiter, who will be responsible for the Bistro and Catering department at Belong Morris Feinmann, brings a wealth of experience … [Read more...]
Craft Guild of Chefs announce WorldSkills UK winners
The Craft Guild of Chefs is delighted to announce the winners of the culinary arts, confectionary and restaurant service competitions at WorldSkills UK. This year held at the NEC in Birmingham.Finalists battled it out on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th November, to win gold during the annual must-attend event.Formally known as the Skills Show, WorldSkills UK competitions … [Read more...]
Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford appoints new Head Chef
Emirates Old Trafford is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Head Chef within the Hilton Garden Inn.Liam Rutherford, who has a wealth of experience across high-profile venues, has taken up the position at the four-star hotel.Rutherford joins the hotel following a role as Head Chef at The Clarence in Bury, which saw him lead a team to achieve Best Food Pub in … [Read more...]
Executive Head Chef appointment at Trump Turnberry
Award-winning chef Callum Dow has been promoted to Executive Head Chef at the iconic, five-star Trump Turnberry, bringing an exciting vision for the venue’s varied menus.Callum joined the hotel as Chef De Cuisine in 2017 and was quickly promoted to Executive Sous Chef within six months, before recently taking on the Executive Head Chef role across the resort’s dining … [Read more...]
