Two leading chefs from Hakkasan, the award-winning global restaurant brand, will showcase their culinary talents at Skills For Chefs 2018 taking place in Sheffield, UK on July 4th and 5th 2018. The chefs will partner with Koppert Cress, the premier grower of living microgreens, to give a demonstration of Hakkasan’s modern take on authentic Cantonese cuisine. Chef Andy Toh … [Read more...]
Craft Guild of Chefs appoints Andrew Bennett as National Chairman and honours members with awards
The Craft Guild of Chefs held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and members award ceremony to celebrate the hard work and commitment of their members over the past 12 months. Both took place at The Victory Services Club in London.The AGM gathered key representatives of the guild, appointing Andrew Bennett as National Chairman and Nick Vadis as National Vice Chair of the … [Read more...]
Jeff serves up smiles at Grand Pier
New Head Chef Jeff Nenonen has taken the helm at the Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare and will be serving up smiles across the attraction’s food and beverage outlets.Jeff will be responsible for the catering across the Pier’s Boardwalk Café, Captain Jack’s Bar and Tiffany’s Tea Room & Restaurant as well as the venue’s conference and event banqueting offering.With 24 … [Read more...]
Top chefs mentor Elior apprentices ahead of ‘Inspirational Dinner’
As part of Elior’s award-winning Chef School programme, Elior apprentices have been given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work alongside top chef mentors like Tom Kerridge and Claire Clark as they prepare to serve a four-course Inspirational Dinner at Lloyds of London on 26 April 2018.The dinner will see the students cater for more than 150 guests – raising money for … [Read more...]
Chef gets on his bike for charity
Executive Head Chef of the Arora Hotel Gatwick/Crawley, Tony Staples, is getting on his bike for a good cause, and his team are right behind him!The 41-year-old Crawley resident and father of two is gearing up for the Hit the Downs off-road challenge on Sunday, May 6. As well as raising money for Sussex charity, Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice, Tony’s fundraising … [Read more...]
Welsh Michelin-starred chefs unite at Restaurant James Sommerin
Monday 21st May will be a very special date on the Welsh culinary calendar as chef James Sommerin invites diners to experience a unique feast featuring the finest locally-inspired gastronomic fare prepared by James and four other of his Michelin-starred Welsh colleagues.Joining forces with James at Restaurant James Sommerin in Penarth will be a formidable line-up comprising … [Read more...]
Stand-out starter earns trio culinary title
Students donned their aprons and turned up the heat in a bid to be crowned the winners of City College’s Young Chef Team Challenge. For over a decade the annual cooking competition has pit local secondary schools against one another in a battle of culinary skill, and this year Plymouth High School for Girls took home the title.The teams of three had two hours to … [Read more...]
Chef School programme for Kew Green Hotels completes successfully
This week marked the end of what has been a highly engaging and hugely successful 12-month Chef School programme for Kew Green Hotels. The programme was designed to not only give the participants an accredited qualification in conjunction with HIT Training, but also real hands-on experience in a working kitchen environment which will help them to further their careers.Chefs … [Read more...]
Rosewood London appoints Martin Cahill as Executive Chef
Rosewood London is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Cahill as Executive Chef at Rosewood London. Commencing the role on Monday 23rd April 2018, Martin Cahill will oversee the luxury hotel’s kitchens and restaurants including the popular Scarfes Bar and elegant Mirror Room.Martin has had a global career in hospitality, having worked in numerous high profile and … [Read more...]
Simon Rogan announces the return of Tom Barnes as Chef Patron at Rogan & Co
Simon Rogan is pleased to announce that his former Head Chef Tom Barnes is returning to the business in a new role as Chef Patron of Rogan & Co, Simon’s neighbourhood village restaurant in Cartmel. Previously Head Chef at Simon’s two Michelin-starred L’Enclume, Tom returns after spending a year at 3* Michelin Restaurant Geranium in Copenhagen.Born and raised in the Lake … [Read more...]
Mini Patel announced as Chef Patron of Blueprint Café
D&D London are delighted to announce the appointment of Mini Patel as Chef Patron at Shad Thames’ Blueprint Café. Through its floor-to-ceiling windows, the restaurant boasts elevated views of the London skyscape that have been enjoyed by London diners since 1992. Contrasting old and new, the river-side vista encompasses the historic grandeur of Tower Bridge through to the … [Read more...]
Luxury hotel’s award-winning chef advances to final of prestigious culinary competition
Local award-winning chef, Mark Stinchcombe, is hoping to cook up another storm as he looks to be named British Culinary Federation’s ‘Chef of the Year 2018’.Mark, who is the head chef at Eckington Manor and was named MasterChef: The Professionals winner in 2015, was recently named as a finalist in the prestigious competition and will now compete for the accolade against … [Read more...]
#StopNoShow and other challenges for Chefs in 2018, being addressed
The #StopNoShow campaign to reduce the number of restaurant no shows championed by Chef Damian Wawrzyniak is gathering huge momentum across our industry. Amongst many other challenges faced in 2018 by Chefs and restaurateurs, no shows are impacting more and more on bottom lines and morale.Chef Damian recently featured The Guardian’s ‘Cash-strapped restaurants turn up … [Read more...]
Stoke Place Hotel appoints new Head Chef David Jaram
Stoke Place Hotel is announcing the appointment of new Head Chef David Jaram.Stoke Place is a stylish and relaxed four star hotel built in 1690 by Patrick Lamb who was a chef for the Kings and Queens of England including Charles II, James II, Mary and Queen Anne. The Hotel and Estate has a strong history of cuisine which continues to this day as the hotel is Highly … [Read more...]
