The Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has announced five finalists for the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship 2024. Taking place 27 November, the final will see the five shortlisted applicants compete for the chance to become the recipient of the illustrious scholarship. The Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is an educational opportunity for chefs seeking first-hand … [Read more...]
Guardian Angels: Will you be Charlie’s?
Chef Charlie Hodson is walking, solo, from Norwich to London from 8th to 13th October 2024. With no training, support from just his partner, the change in his pocket, and what he is wearing the day he leaves. In support of “Walk of Wellbeing 24” raising awareness & support for Hospitality Action. Why? Charlie wants to replicate real life where we get … [Read more...]
Harrods’ The Georgian restaurant to re-open offering quintessentially British dining
Theatrical afternoon tea will transcend into after-dark dining experience, led by pie connoisseur Calum Franklin. Since first opening in 1911, The Georgian has played a starring role in the dining history of London. For over 100 years, it has offered an authentic taste of true British style, with the highest calibre of dining experience and service over the decades. On … [Read more...]
Expectations of monumental hospitality delivered by Tom Kerridge and Allianz Stadium
By Denis Sheehan FIH, Publisher, H&C News: Expectations of monumental hospitality delivered by Tom Kerridge and Allianz Stadium. Sometimes hospitality is too special to decline, a recent invitation to enjoy such from the team at Allianz Stadium, The Official Home of England Rugby came into that category. The invitation was to a dinner being held in the private … [Read more...]
Zest Quest Asia launches twelfth annual competition, with new semi-finalist round
Fortuitously timed during the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival period, the launch of the 12th Zest Quest Asia competition means that colleges throughout the UK should lose no time harvesting the talent and ambition of students longing to demonstrate their knowledge and skill in Asian cookery. Created by restaurateurs Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala with the support of the Master … [Read more...]
Compass’ fourth ‘Forward with Marcus Wareing’ cohort announced
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services A further 16 chefs have been selected to join the fourth cohort of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s prestigious ‘Forward with Marcus Wareing’ programme. Originally launching in August 2021, 95% of the first two cohorts have now achieved their Senior Culinary Level 4 Apprenticeship or Operations/Departmental Manager … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay announces three new restaurant openings at the summit of London’s skyline
Gordon Ramsay has revealed opening three new restaurants opening at 22 Bishopsgate in February next year. At level 60, Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, will become the capital’s highest restaurant, offering an Asian-inspired menu with unparalleled 360 degree views of the city and beyond. The venue will extend to the Lucky Cat Terrace for cocktails, food and entertainment on the … [Read more...]
The Athenaeum announces new Executive Chef
The Athenaeum Hotel and Residencies has appointed Kevin Fawkes as its new Executive Chef, Fawkes brings a wealth of expertise, acquired over 20 years of hospitality experience. After completing his studies at Westminster College in London, Fawkes started his culinary career as Sous Chef at famed-five-star hotel, The Savoy, in 2001. He then went on to work in a whole host of … [Read more...]
PLATE, a pioneering talent programme launch to engage the next generation of chefs
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Vacherin has joined forces with Westminster Kingsway College and Chef Sabrina Gidda to launch PLATE, a next generation chef talent programme specifically designed to develop, support and inspire students throughout their learning and into successful chef careers that allow their skill set, individuality and ambition to … [Read more...]
Phil Howard announces Elystan Street ‘four-hands’ chef collaboration
Phil Howard, co-owner with Rebecca Mascarenhas of Elystan Street restaurant, has announced a dynamic series of culinary partnerships during the autumn 2024 season, and into 2025. The initial ‘four-hands’ collaborations will feature some of London’s most high-profile and progressive chefs, all of whom have a special relationship with Phil. Each of the six-course tasting … [Read more...]
Ekstedt at The Yard promotes Luca Mastrantoni to Head Chef
Ekstedt at The Yard, the Scandinavian open-fire restaurant in Westminster from Swedish Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt, has appointed Luca Mastrantoni as Head Chef. Mastrantoni brings more than a decade of experience to the role, hailing from Italy, where he learnt to use delicate and seasonal ingredients, before moving to London focus on fine dining. He … [Read more...]
Chefs join Mayor to celebrate second year of free school meals for all London’s state primary schoolchildren
Chefs Tom Kerridge and Seema Pankhania today joined the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to celebrate the start of the second year of his unprecedented funding of free school meals – as Sadiq reiterated that all children attending state primary schools in London will receive the meals while he’s Mayor. Sadiq was joined by the TV chefs at Henry Fawcett Primary School in … [Read more...]
Five of Cornwall’s finest chefs at the helm of Hospitality Action fundraiser
This November, The Great Coast-to-Coast Charity Dinner will take place for the first time at The Alverton, a luxury hotel hidden in the heart of the city of Truro, to celebrate Cornish food and drink with Hospitality Action, a very special charity, at the centre of it all. With a mission to support and assist all who work, or have worked, within the hospitality industry in … [Read more...]
Zest Quest Asia underlines inclusivity through financial support for students
Zest Quest Asia, the competition founded by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, and responsible for introducing many student chefs to the myriad cuisines of Asia, announces its Financial Support Scheme for teams entering the 2025 competition. Grants of £1,000 will be available on application to the competition organisers for up to six colleges fulfilling the criteria, to help with … [Read more...]
The Art School, Liverpool celebrates a glorious decade
The Art School, Liverpool this month celebrates its first decade, Chef Patron and owner Paul Askew’s restaurant during the last ten years has been pivotal in helping to shape the city and region’s gastronomic ambitions. It’s a truly momentous occasion for Paul and his team who continue to work from their beautiful Victorian home on Sugnall Street. A series of special events … [Read more...]
