Grasmere’s The Forest Side has today announced the appointment of Paul Leonard as its new head chef, following the departure of Kevin Tickle earlier in the month. The Michelin-starred, four AA Rosette restaurant and rooms will welcome Leonard in November 2019.Having previously cooked under the likes of Marcus Wareing and Andrew Fairlie, Leonard’s Michelin … [Read more...]
Cyrus Todiwala launches Zest Quest Asia 2020
“Colleges and aspiring student chefs should seriously consider entering Zest Quest Asia 2020 when they return to college after the summer recess,” says Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, announcing that the seventh ground-breaking competition is now open for entries.Founded by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, Zest Quest Asia is the student catering competition that recognises outstanding … [Read more...]
Clare Smyth, Daniel Clifford and Tom Aikens in Sheffield’s 22nd Michelin starred line up
The 22nd Annual Skills for Chefs Conference took place once again in Sheffield and it attracted a stellar line up of presenting chefs, who shared their knowledge and skills with delegates from across Europe.The opening event was an evening with Daniel Clifford from Midsummer House the two Michelin starred restaurant in Cambridge. Daniel was interviewed by Joe Hurd and … [Read more...]
The Dorchester appoints youngest ever head chef
The Dorchester has announced the appointment of the youngest ever head chef in the restaurant’s 88 year history, 26 year old Tom Booton.Tom’s arrival marks the next chapter for The Grill at The Dorchester under the direction of fresh talent. Over the coming months Tom will be behind the scenes, making way to put his own stamp on the legendary dining room and its menus, … [Read more...]
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, Annual Awards of Excellence 2019 winners presented at Claridge’s
The leading lights of the hospitality industry came together last week at Claridge’s to celebrate the winners of the Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE). The evening was hosted by Brian J. Turner CBE, President, and John Williams MBE, Chairman of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts.The candidate who scored the highest mark in each section was announced as the Royal Academy … [Read more...]
Simon Rogan to open new restaurant, Henrock
Simon Rogan will open the newly named ‘Henrock’ in October, taking over the restaurant at recently renovated Linthwaite House in the Lake District.Henrock’s kitchen team will be led by Head Chef Brian Limoges, who joins Rogan from San Francisco after working in renowned restaurants such as Quince, Birdsong and Atelier Crenn. Working together, they will utilise produce … [Read more...]
Register Your Interest in the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2019/20
Colleges and chef lecturers around the country are being urged to register their interest in the prestigious Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2019/20, run in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Chefs, following the highly anticipated announcement of this year’s theme. The 2018/19 edition saw the Challenge celebrate its 25th anniversary and it was Alan Coats, Ance … [Read more...]
Adopt a School Trust announce new partnership with Adolescent Mental Health Unit
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ Adopt a School Trust is delighted to announce their new partnership with Chelsea Community Hospital School and Chelsea and Westminster’s new Lavender Walk Adolescent Mental Health Unit. Through the newly-formed partnership, Adopt a School London and South East Chef Lecturer, Ashley Marsh, has been delivering a series of food … [Read more...]
Open Kitchen Live: Demonstrating cost benefits, more cost benefits, and sustainability benefits
Equipline are working with Rational UK the leading provider in hot food preparation equipment to extend their Don’t Worry! Help is on the Way promotion. Recognising environmental concerns, the promotion invites everyone in hot food preparation to invest in the future through replacing large and inefficient kitchen appliances. Through one piece of equipment, the Rational … [Read more...]
Army Chef leading a brigade of 2,400 receives highest recognition
June was particularly special this year for an Army chef who started out his career in the hotel scene in London and the Home Counties. Warrant Officer Class One Simon Griffiths has celebrated his formal investiture into the Honourable and Ancient Appointment of Conductor at The Royal Logistic Corps Headquarters in Hampshire. He is one of five Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) Senior … [Read more...]
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts announce Winners of the Annual Awards of Excellence 2019
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Annual Awards of Excellence is not a competition rather an examination, where all or none of the candidates could achieve the Award depending on their ability to attain the standard of excellence set by the judges.All those who successfully reach this standard win the AAE. In addition, the candidate scoring the highest marks in their … [Read more...]
The Goring appoints Richard Galli as Executive Chef
Richard Galli has been Head Chef at The Goring since July 2017 and has been made Executive Chef following the departure of Shay Cooper earlier this year.Of Richard’s appointment, David Morgan-Hewitt, managing director of the Goring Hotel commented: “It is like winning the lottery when the best candidate is already an important member of the team.“We were delighted that … [Read more...]
Students turn school canteen into a pop up restaurant for the day
Students at North Kesteven Academy in North Hykeham near Lincoln got to put their culinary skills to the test at a pop-up restaurant at the school run by a former student.On Friday last week a group of Year 10 food and technology students spent the day off timetable and had their classroom turned into a fully functioning kitchen with the help of Great British Menu … [Read more...]
New executive chef announced at Jason Atherton’s City Social
Restaurant Associates and Jason Atherton are pleased to announce the appointment of Tomas Lidakevicius as executive chef of Michelin-starred restaurant, City Social.Originally from Lithuania, Tomas moved to London in 2008 and has since worked in a number of the capital’s finest establishments including Galvin at Windows, Corrigan’s Mayfair and … [Read more...]
