By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Valor Hospitality launch chef academy to address hospitality skills shortage. Valor Hospitality has launched a new Chef Development Academy to encourage more people to embark on a culinary career following a national skills shortage in the sector. Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic have both had a significant impact on … [Read more...]
New Head Chef appointment at Oddfellows On The Park
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: New Head Chef appointment at Oddfellows On The Park. Oddfellows Hotels has announced Paul Cooney as Head Chef at boutique hotel, Oddfellows On The Park. Cooney joins the team at the park side boutique hotel from The Townhouse in Manchester, where he held the reins for over 3 years. Cooney has worked and trained across … [Read more...]
New Executive Chef appointed at The Terrace
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: New Executive Chef appointed at The Terrace. The Montagu Arms, a boutique hotel set in the heart of the New Forest, has appointed Nathan Eades as Executive Chef of the hotel’s award-winning, 3 AA rosettes, fine-dining restaurant, The Terrace. With over 16 years of experience in the industry, Eades joins from … [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE: Acrimonious 8 year US court battle ends favourably for Gordon Ramsay
EXCLUSIVE by Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Acrimonious 8 year US court battle ends favourably for Gordon Ramsay. A highly acrimonious 8 year US court battle ended last week in the New York Superior Court with Gordon Ramsay awarded $4.5 million in damages. Ramsay won his counterclaim defending being sued by former business partner Rowen Seibel. Seibel initiated … [Read more...]
City College Norwich wins ‘A Passion to Inspire’
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: City College Norwich wins ‘A Passion to Inspire’. The Team from City College Norwich demonstrated their passion for food and hospitality perfectly with their menu and service to win the 2022 ‘A Passion to Inspire’ competition. The outstanding food and front of house service meant that the college Winners Drew Denington, Josh … [Read more...]
Sam’s Riverside creates the Queen’s ‘favourite ingredients’ Platinum Jubilee Menu
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Sam's Riverside creates the Queen's ‘favourite ingredients’ Platinum Jubilee Menu. Sam's Riverside will provide diners with a very special menu to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The menu has been crafted following careful research by proprietor Sam Harrison and head chef Ashley Tinoco, craeting each dish with relevance to … [Read more...]
Reena’s recipe: Baked Beans Curry
Reena’s recipe: Baked Beans Curry. Ingredients: 1 tin baked beans Half chopped onion 1 tsp ginger/garlic paste 1tsp cumin seeds Half tsp mustard seeds Half tsp salt 1 tsp coriander/cumin powder Third tsp tumeric Third tsp chilli powder Third tin of water Method: Heat a tbs of oil in a pan, add the cumin and mustard seeds and let pop. Add the onions … [Read more...]
Executive Chef at LFC signs for Relish
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Executive Chef at LFC signs for Relish. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Relish Catering has appointed a new Executive Chef to enhance its service and expand its offering. Chris Marshall, who comes to the innovative food and beverage group having formerly been Executive Chef at Liverpool Football Club. Tasked … [Read more...]
Reena’s recipe:Naan Bread
Reena’s recipe:Naan Bread Naan Bread Recipe: makes 10 smallish ones Ingredients: 2 mugs self raising flour (any mug you have your tea/coffee in). 1 mug natural yogurt. Large pinch salt. Method: Mix all the above and knead until a smooth dough (you may need to add a little sprinkle of flour of the dough is too sticky). Rub a little oil over and cover … [Read more...]
Jason Atherton and John Williams MBE supporting hospitality’s youth
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Jason Atherton and John Williams MBE supporting hospitality’s youth. Having heard both John Williams MBE and Jason Atherton speak at industry events I know both are wholeheartedly committed to helping young people thrive in developing a career in hospitality. When the Institute of Hospitality approached H&C News to create a … [Read more...]
Zest Quest Asia announced beneficiary of the H&C News Golf Day in association with Meiko UK
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Zest Quest Asia announced beneficiary of the H&C News Golf Day in association with Meiko UK. Zest Quest Asia has today been announced as the beneficiary of the 2022 H&C News Golf Day in association with Meiko UK. The day will generate funds to further promote Asian cooking in UK schools, colleges, and … [Read more...]
Farin Road transfers Pan-African cuisine to Edinburgh’s Tani Modi
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Farin Road transfers Pan-African cuisine to Edinburgh’s Tani Modi. Chef Tunde Abifarin’s culinary PipUp 'Farin Road' is to have a permanent residence at Tani Modi, an independent chic café located on Hanover Street, Edinburgh. Opening initially Fridays and Saturdays from 5.30pm Chef Abi, as he is better known, will … [Read more...]
The Vineyard turns the tables on Chefs
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: The Vineyard turns the tables on Chefs. The Vineyard in Stockcross, near to Newbury in Berkshire has come up with an innovative recruitment idea to attract Chefs to join their brigade. They are inviting chefs to enjoy a complimentary taste of what they serve guests, champagne, canapés, and a four course lunch. On arrival … [Read more...]
Reena’s recipe: Basic Curry Sauce
By Reena Chotai: Basic Curry Sauce Ingredients: 1 tin chopped tomatoes 400gm Half medium white onion 2 fat cloves garlic, crushed 1 inch piece ginger, grated 1 med green chilli, finely chopped (optional) WHOLE SPICES: 2 green cardamom pods, lightly pressed open 4 black peppercorns 4 cloves 2 small sticks cinnamon 1 tsp cumin … [Read more...]
CH&CO crowns their Chef of the Year 2022
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: CH&CO crowns their Chef of the Year 2022. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services The talented Head Chef who works within the Venues by CH&CO business, Ricky Matonti, showcased his exceptional culinary skills, creativity and sustainability know-how recently at the final of the CH&CO Chef of the Year … [Read more...]
