Exclusive Collection is delighted to announce that Steve Smith will join the group in February 2020 as Head Chef of The Latymer, the Michelin starred restaurant at luxury hotel, Pennyhill Park in Surrey. Steve Smith will be taking over the running of the kitchen from current Head Chef, Matt Worswick.Steve will join the hotel from 1 Michelin starred Bohemia at The Club … [Read more...]
A glimpse of Park Lane’s latest destination restaurant
One of the many things to be grateful for in life are unexpected glimpses of pure pleasure, and last Saturday we were very grateful indeed. The glimpse referred to came via an invitation to dine at The Grill at The Dorchester from Head Chef Tom Booton.We had published the announcement of Booton’s appointment back in July as the youngest head chef in the restaurant’s 88 year … [Read more...]
An insight to the history, science and future of Asian cuisine
The smells from the kitchen hit you as you entered the kitchen area of Open Kitchen Live, and they hit you with a more than a hint of what awaited, authentic, diverse cooking. Basil, cinnamon, coriander, chili, cloves, cumin, galangal, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, spearmint, star anise and turmeric were all present wafting through the air to greet the chefs and restaurateurs … [Read more...]
Royal Lancaster London appoints new Executive Pastry Chef
Royal Lancaster London has appointed Scott Villacora to the position of its Executive Pastry Chef, Villacora was previously Head Pastry Chef at Fortnum & Mason.Passion, flavour, visual presentation and creative flair are just some of the attributes that Villacora brings to Royal Lancaster London. He has already inspired his new Pastry Department to develop more … [Read more...]
Six colleges placed in Zest Quest Asia 2020 finals
Six colleges have won coveted places in the Zest Quest Asia 2020 finals. Loughborough College, New City College, North Hertfordshire College, Sheffield College, University College Birmingham, and University of West London will be competing at a live cook-off to be held on Friday, 7th February 2020 at Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, the signature restaurant of the Hilton London Heathrow … [Read more...]
Country Range Student Chef Challenge deadline extended
Catering colleges and aspiring chefs across the UK are being urged to enter the Country Range Student Chef Challenge after the deadline was extended to December 18th to allow more time for teams to enter and for them to perfect their menus.The Country Range Student Chef Challenge, which is run in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Chefs, is the pinnacle for full-time … [Read more...]
Group Head Chef at Ramsay’s Maze Grill restaurants joins Butlers Wharf Chop House
D&D London’s Butlers Wharf Chop House has appointed Behzad Gotla as their new Head Chef. With over 10 years’ experience in top kitchens around the world, Behzad’s menus are British and traditional with strong links to British suppliers.Gotla joins the Butlers Wharf Chop House team with impressive kitchen credentials. Gotla entered restaurant industry at the Hyatt … [Read more...]
Blueprint Café add new Michelin star experienced Head Chef to their menu
D&D London has announced the appointment of their new Head Chef Rudi Warner to the Blueprint Café. Warner has Michelin-starred experience under his belt, including three years at Michelin-starred seafood restaurant Angler and a role as Sous Chef at Ollie Dabbous’s first Michelin-starred restaurant, Dabbous.He has already made his mark on Blueprint’s menu, creating … [Read more...]
Nathan Outlaw and Bryn Williams reflect on being part of The Roux Scholarship
More than a decade ago, top chefs Nathan Outlaw and Bryn Williams progressed to the finals of The Roux Scholarship. Despite not winning, both have found that being part of The Roux Scholarship has been of great benefit to their careers.Nathan Outlaw, whose Port Isaac restaurant holds two Michelin stars, took part in the competition three times in the early 2000’s and still … [Read more...]
Menu announced for Asian chef and restaurant owners menu development day
The chefs in the kitchen for the Asian Restaurant Owners Network Open Kitchen Live Menu Development Day have been busy testing, tasting and preparing, and now we are delighted to publish details.The chefs in the kitchen are from Rational and the Asian Restaurant Owners Network. The day will not just be providing a feast of flavours from Asian cuisine, they will be … [Read more...]
Heat lamps, not just for Christmas
As Christmas approaches even the best restaurant kitchens begin to creak under pressure. Restaurant kitchen brigades struggle to find sufficient flat surfaces to cope with busy service periods. Front of house at the same time are eager to ensure every dish is served at optimum temperature. The temperature of any dish is vital to all dining experiences, and lukewarm dishes are … [Read more...]
Entries open 2pm today for The Roux Scholarship 2020, a life changing opportunity
The Roux Family are delighted to open the Roux Scholarship 2020 for entries, inviting young chefs to test their fish filleting skills by submitting a recipe using hake, clams and leeks. Entries open at 2pm today.Chairman Alain Roux said: “This year, the competition is showcasing MSC certified hake, a beautiful, sustainably sourced fish local to our shores in the UK. … [Read more...]
Majella’s Image of the Month, from Daniel Clifford’s Midsummer House
Majella O’Connell aka Pavlova & Cream set out recently with her camera to capture her next Image of the Month for the latest installment of her feature we just love publishing. Her destination was Daniel Clifford’s Midsummer House in Cambridge which holds two Michelin stars & five AA Rosettes.Midsummer House not only holds two Michelin stars & five AA Rosettes, … [Read more...]
Four days of Japanese cuisine Australian style in Mayfair opening Wednesday
Pacific, the new solo venture from award-winning Australian chef Shaun Presland, will bring a new and distinctly Aussie take on contemporary Japanese cuisine to Mayfair’s esteemed restaurant scene. The four-month long residency at 10 Heddon Street will welcome guests into its relaxed azure interior from Wednesday 13th November to the end of February, with ambitions to become … [Read more...]
