Home House Collection, which encompasses private members’ clubs Home House and Home Grown, has announced the appointment of Dan Loftin as its Executive Chef.Loftin has been appointed to bolster the executive team reporting directly to MD, Andrew Richardson. He will be tasked with shaping the food philosophy of the business and delivering a new menu strategy for the two … [Read more...]
M Restaurants 2019 Young Chef of the Year winner announced
M Restaurants has revealed the overall winner of the 2019 Young Chef of the Year competition at a winner’s dinner held at M Victoria Street this week. From 16 finalists, Matthew Hurry from Laurent Café Royal claimed poll position after being awarded the most points from paying customers and guest judges at his pop-up at M Victoria earlier in the year.Coming in close … [Read more...]
Why outdoor caterers are moving with the times with Mobile POS
With the current craze for ‘street food’ having a major impact on our culinary tastes, there’s never been a better time to run a mobile catering business. Once more or less the preserve of hamburger and fish and chips vendors, food vans can now be found hawking delicious and exotic treats from every corner of the globe, operating at festivals, fairs, markets, concerts, sporting … [Read more...]
Rational helps New Forest care home face the future
Multifunctional equipment streamlines procedure and reduces staff stress. Head Chef says it’s the best equipment, the best support and the best training as well as creating the best rice pudding he’s ever tasted.Hartwood House is a residential care home based in the village of Lyndhurst in the New Forest, part of the Cinnamon Care Collection, with space for fifty … [Read more...]
Pavlova & Cream to capture Daniel Britten’s guest chef residency at Adam Handling’s The Frog Hoxton
Chef Daniel Britten announces guest chef residency at Adam Handling's The Frog Hoxton with his very own team of select chefs on Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd September.With thanks to Adam Handling, the residency starting from 2pm on Sunday with last orders at 8pm and Monday September 23rd for lunch and dinner will be serving some seriously good British food in the trendy East … [Read more...]
Michelin-starred The Forest Side announce new head chef
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...]
