By Angela Green, Content Executive: Adam Handling crowned Great British Menu Champion of Champions 2023. Adam Handling made his way through to the banquet in this year’s highly popular Great British Menu on BBC Two last night. Following a vote from the banquet guests - members of the British animation and illustration industries - Handling’s trifle-inspired ‘Food Fight’ … [Read more...]
England’s oldest hotel announces new Executive Chef
By Angela Green, Content Executive: England’s oldest hotel announces new Executive Chef. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, England’s oldest hotel, is proud to have appointed Leigh Evans as Executive Chef to take charge of its new fine dining restaurant, Abbey Row. The hospitality industry is in Evans’ blood, having grown up in … [Read more...]
Graham Hornigold acquires Pretty Sweet patisserie
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Graham Hornigold acquires Pretty Sweet patisserie. Pastry chef Graham Hornigold has acquired Pretty Sweet. The kitchen will be headed up by head chef Bronwen Jackson alongside Hornigold, the duo met during their time at Hakkasan. The takeover facilitates Hornigold’s vision to bring modern takes on classical patisserie to a wider … [Read more...]
Michel and César Troisgros announced as joint Honorary Presidents of Roux Scholarship final 2023
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Michel and César Troisgros announced as joint Honorary Presidents of Roux Scholarship final 2023. The Roux Family has announced the acclaimed French chefs Michel Troisgros and his son César will lead the panel of judges for the Roux Scholarship final 2023 as joint Honorary Presidents. The Troisgros family is one of the … [Read more...]
The winner of Springboard’s FutureChef 2023 announced
By Angela Green, Content Executive: The winner of Springboard’s FutureChef 2023 announced. The winner of Springboard’s FutureChef has been revealed as Kristen Nugent, 15, from Killeeshil, in County Tyrone, following a tense final at Westminster Kingsway College in London. Taking place at Westminster Kingsway College in London yesterday, the final saw 12 … [Read more...]
Adam Handling Restaurant Group investing in team wellbeing and development
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Adam Handling Restaurant Group investing in team wellbeing and development. The Adam Handling Restaurant Group has opened a new office and team development centre in Covent Garden, close to Frog by Adam Handling restaurant and Eve Bar, for all team members across the Group to benefit from. Adam Handling said of the initiative: “Our … [Read more...]
Final six announced by the Roux family for the Roux Scholarship 2023
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Final six anounced by the Roux family for the Roux Scholarship 2023. Following the regional finals taking place in London and Birmingham, the Roux family has announced six chefs who will compete for the title of Roux Scholar 2023 on 3rd April 2023. They are: Ben Champkin, The Newt, Somerset Christopher Clarke, Core … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day sees BaxterStorey appointment to drive diversity
By Angela Green, Content Executive: International Women’s Day sees BaxterStorey appointment to drive diversity. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services This International Women’s Day, BaxterStorey has welcomed self-taught chef, Bettina Campolucci Bordi as Chef Partner to inspire more women into the hospitality industry. A successful wellness chef, Bettina … [Read more...]
Straits Kitchen appoints new Head Chef
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Straits Kitchen appoints new Head Chef. Straits Kitchen, the signature restaurant at Pan Pacific London, has appointed a new Head Chef, Nick Yung. An expert in south-east Asian cuisine, Chef Yung has trained and worked in Malaysia before moving to the UK. He has over a decade of experience gleaned in Cantonese style cooking and has … [Read more...]
The Alice appoints new Executive Chef
By Angela Green, Content Executive: The Alice appoints new Executive Chef. The Alice, Oxford’s all-day dining restaurant and bar set within The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels, have announced the appointment of their new Executive Chef, Rhys Grayson. Grayson will oversee all F&B at the hotel, including The Alice, where he will be developing new seasonal menus … [Read more...]
Every day is a school day, the power of learning how to make a Mutton Biryani
By Professor Peter Jones MBE FCGI FIH FRACA: Every day is a school day, the power of learning how to make a Mutton Biryani. Winston Churchill is reported as saying, "I am always ready to learn although, I do not always like being taught". Learning from a master of their craft is more than just learning, it is also a privilege. Churchill drew the distinction … [Read more...]
This year’s AA Rosette Awards announced today
By Angela Green, Content Executive: This year’s AA Rosette Awards announced today. Earlier today fifteen restaurants were commended for their culinary excellence, demonstrating an unprecedented level of quality and originality. One venue was awarded the esteemed four AA Rosettes, while an impressive fourteen were granted three AA Rosettes. Establishments … [Read more...]
Young Ukrainian student wins award for perfect 100% scores at the Welsh International Culinary Championships
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Young Ukrainian student wins award for perfect 100% scores at the Welsh International Culinary Championships.. A 17-year-old from Ukraine has achieved perfect 100% scores in two skills competitions at the Welsh International Culinary Championships. Yuliia Batrak, who lives with her mum Liudmyla and seven-year-old sister … [Read more...]
The Roux Scholarship announce 18 finalists for 2023
By Angela Green, Content Executive: The Roux Scholarship announce 18 finalists for 2023. As the regional finalists for the Roux Scholarship 2023 are announced, chairmen Alain Roux and Michel Roux Jr are delighted that a diverse group of talented young chefs have qualified for the next round of the competition. This year 12 of the 18 finalists are new to the … [Read more...]
Triumph for University of West London in winning Zest Quest Asia 2023
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Triumph for University of West London in winning Zest Quest Asia 2023. This marks the third time since the launch of the student culinary competition ten years ago that a team from the university’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism has taken first place. The results of the live cook off and knowledge presentations that comprise the … [Read more...]
