RAILS announces Albio Ziu as Pastry Chef. Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Great Northern Hotel in King’s Cross has appointed Albio Ziu as Pastry Chef for the hotel’s restaurant, RAILS. Ziu joins with over 10 years’ experience in pastry at The Bloomsbury Hotel, Searcy’s Pall Mall, and with Firmdale Hotels Group. Working alongside RAILS’ … [Read more...]
2024 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship winner announced
2024 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship winner announced. Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland announced the recipient of the prestigious Andrew Fairlie Scholarship yesterday afternoon following a competitive selection process. Andrew Clark, 32, was awarded the much-coveted industry Scholarship, … [Read more...]
BM’s Chef of the Year 2024 announced amidst stiff competition
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Jordan Radford, a chef at one of BM’s client sites in the city of London, has been crowned the overall winner of the workplace caterer’s Chef of the Year competition. His menu comprised a wild mushroom velouté with ricotta dumpling and black truffle, Herdwick lamb from the lake district with turnip, chard and almonds … [Read more...]
Line up for 13th Great Chefs Dinner revealed…
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The sumptuous dining experience that is the Great Chefs Dinner, is set to return for the 13th year, this year taking place on Wednesday 4th December, at the Guildhall in the City of London. On the night up to 400 guests will be treated to an exclusive four-course menu of exquisite dishes prepared by five … [Read more...]
BM Caterers appoints head of wine
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM Caterers has today announced the appointment of Marie Phalippou to the newly created role of head of wine. Phalippou will oversee the company’s wine programme and support key initiatives related to wine education, sourcing, and client engagement. In her new role, Phalippou will work with the culinary team to provide wine … [Read more...]
Vacancies… follow the action’s of MARKET LEADERS
By @GraceWeaverAI: ‘We’, the UK hospitality and catering industry, collectively and regularly chorus the mantra of creating memorable experiences for 'every' guest, and providing inclusive workplaces for 'every' colleague, but do we? Are we truly inclusive, or are we selectively inclusive? You might balk at reading this, but you know both questions are pertinent, if … [Read more...]
Royal Shakespeare Company announce new Head Chef
Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club The Royal Shakespeare Company have unveiled its new menu under the expert guidance of new Head Chef James Eaves, an acclaimed chef with a long-standing, celebrated career across the UK’s hospitality and catering industry. With close ties to Stratford-upon-Avon, Chef Eaves brings extensive expertise, a commitment to culinary … [Read more...]
UK burger entrepreneurs achieve 4th in Indianapolis USA at World’s Best Burger
Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club The Beefy Boys have achieved a remarkable milestone, ranking fourth in the World Food Championships, held this year in Indianapolis, USA. Competing among elite teams from around the world, they secured their place as one of the top four for the title of World’s Best Burger. Their journey began on Thursday 7th … [Read more...]
Training Restaurant, Bilocca, Hull College launch events celebrate students
Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Hull College celebrated the grand opening of its beautifully refurbished training restaurant, Bilocca, with two successful launch events last week. The college’s Chair of Governors, Rob Lawson OBE, officially cut the ribbon at the city centre venue, welcoming an enthusiastic crowd to enjoy evenings of delicious food, … [Read more...]
UK Young Chef of the Year takes his place in top 5 of global rankings
Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Methus Sawangseang (Max), The Belfry Hotel & Resort’s Chef De Partie and UK Young Chef of the Year, has represented Great Britain in the world finals of the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ competition. Having already been crowned winner of the national competition in May, Max secured a place among the top five Young … [Read more...]
The Budget viewpoint from a Liverpool hospitality perspective
Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Ahead of today’s Budget, Paul Askew, Chef Patron and owner of The Art School in Liverpool dropped us a few lines outlining his viewpoint of today’s Budget ahead of its announcement in Parliament this afternoon. By Paul Askew: We voted for change. Now we desperately need it in hospitality. Now we have got a … [Read more...]
Welsh chefs secure sixth at Global Chefs Challenge in Singapore
Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Two talented young Welsh chefs have been praised for their dedication after finishing sixth against the world’s best chefs at the Global Chefs Challenge final in Singapore. Wrexham-based Sion Hughes, 26, head chef at The Spa at Carden Park, near Chester and Calum Smith, 23, pastry chef at Shrewsbury School, won silver … [Read more...]
Countdown underway for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 in Wales
Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club The countdown to Wales hosting the world’s premier culinary event in 2026 has begun, following the handing over the Worldchefs Congress & Expo bell in Singapore yesterday. The Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) will be welcoming the global event, which is held every two years and attracts thousands of chefs, to ICC … [Read more...]
Medirest team awarded as NHS Chef of the Year
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Two Medirest chefs from the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, are celebrating after their team secured the coveted NHS Chef of the Year award. Chefs Manuela Miccoli and Alejandro Bedoya Hernandez competed against seven other finalists during the five-day event. The Medirest team cooked a starter of Venison Bao Buns … [Read more...]
International Chefs Day 2024 nurturing young culinary minds
Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Today is International Chefs Day 2024 which this year focuses on ‘Growing Great Chefs’ to nurture a love for cooking among children around the world. In an effort to inspire young food lovers to consider a career as a chef, we spoke with established chefs across the UK to get their insights and advice for aspiring … [Read more...]