Strand Palace is delighted to announce the appointment of Alfonso Salvaggio as its new Executive Chef. With 21 years’ experience, Alfonso brings expertise from all over the world and joins Strand Palace from his prior role as Executive Chef at Radisson Blu Portman, London.Alfonso was literally born into catering – his parents owned a successful Italian restaurant in his … [Read more...]
Pea and marinated cherry tomato ‘mantecatura’ risotto recipe, by Danilo Cortellini
Pea and marinated cherry tomato ‘mantecatura’ risotto recipeA pea risotto? I know it sound like a dish more suited to the nursery but believe me there is so much more to this recipe, you’ll be really surprised. Fresh, honest, seasonal ingredients and no fuss.You can even use frozen peas if you want to make life easier, and remember, even if it is very simple, you … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey chefs enjoy a masterclass from MasterChef finalists
MasterChef finalists Billy Wright and Jack Layer joined MasterChef: The Professionals finalist and BaxterStorey project chef Michelle Trusselle, as well as suppliers earlier this month, to host a creative masterclass for BaxterStorey chefs at The Canteen, teaching the company’s chefs how to create two of the most exciting dishes from the duo’s popular supper club.The … [Read more...]
Adam Handling appoints first ever Head Chef for his flagship restaurant
Adam Handling has announced Cleverson Cordeiro as the first ever Head Chef for his flagship restaurant in Covent Garden, Frog by Adam Handling.Prior to Cordeiro’s appointment, the kitchen at Frog by Adam Handling was overseen by Steven Kerr, Executive Head Chef for the entire Adam Handling Group.This appointment is the first time Frog by Adam Handling will have a … [Read more...]
Young chef protégés line up with their mentors to fundraise for Adopt a School
CELEBRATION OF CHEFS AND PROTÉGÉS: CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED & MICHELIN-STARRED CHEFS TEAM UP WITH FORMER APPRENTICES TO DELIVER WORLD-CLASS DINNER IN AID OF ADOPT A SCHOOLEarlier this month a unique line-up of leading chefs teamed up with their protégés at the exclusive Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall to generously volunteer their time and showcase a world-class menu … [Read more...]
Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2019 and winner of David Lyell Scholarship named
Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2019 has been awarded to Julien Piveteau who wins this year’s the David Lyell Scholarship, 21 year-old Julien, is a Demi Chef de Partie at the London Hilton on Park Lane.Julien presented an exquisite menu to the acclaimed judging panel – this year including Mick Burke, Ross Sneddon, Benoit Blin, Mark Poynton, Jerome Dreux and Liam Grimes – … [Read more...]
Fennel risotto with smoked salmon, Sicilian lemon and vodka, by Chef Paul Gayler MBE
Adding vodka to a risotto may sound a little strange for some, but it really adds a wonderful flavour to the rice and compliments the sweet fennel and smoked salmon beautifully.Serves 4Ingredients:1 large head of fennel75g unsalted butter2tb olive oil1 onion, peeled, finely chopped275 g GRAN RISERVA RICE100ml vodka1 litre light chicken stock … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White To Open Bredbury Restaurant
Marco Pierre White is to open a new restaurant at one of the North West’s leading destination hotels. The new restaurant, which will be a Steakhouse Bar & Grill, will open at the Bredbury Hall Hotel, near Stockport and will start to welcome guests towards the end of July.The fiery chef and renowned restaurateur who is famed for his no-nonsense approach, has now … [Read more...]
Chef Profile: Nick Bennett and Magnolia, ‘influencers help’
Each chef has her or his own take on creating a restaurant experience that tells their culinary story, we sat down this week with Nick Bennett, Head Chef, Magnolia Restaurant, Sudbury House Hotel to understand his.Tell us about your new restaurantI’ve been at the Sudbury House Hotel for five years and we’ve made a few changes in that time - but launching Magnolia, … [Read more...]
Jason Atherton gathers his brigade for one night only to celebrate City Social’s 5th anniversary
Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred restaurant City Social will mark its fifth anniversary with a one-off dinner on Wednesday 1st May. City Social, located on the 24th floor of Tower 42, will commemorate the special occasion with a six-course menu curated by Jason and five of the group’s chefs including; Alex Craciun (formerly of Sosharu); Dale Bainbridge (Pollen Street Social); … [Read more...]
Riso Gallo Spinach and Mozzarella Arancini, by Danilo Cortellini
Riso Gallo Spinach and Mozzarella Arancini, by Danilo CortelliniIf you were from the western side of Sicily you call them Arancine, but if you were from the eastern part you would call them Arancini. To me it doesn’t really matter as I love them no matter the name.Crunchy, flavoursome, stuffed rice balls, you could find plenty of versions of this recipe, which … [Read more...]
The Roux Scholarship winner 2019 is Spencer Metzger
The Roux Scholarship winner 2019 is Spencer Metzger, the premier sous chef from The Ritz, London. Spencer beat five other finalists in a fiercely contested final held at Westminster Kingsway College, London yesterday, where they were all asked to prepare and serve Monkfish blanquette and langoustines with saffron basmati rice, garnished with seasonal vegetables and asparagus … [Read more...]
A life changing opportunity today for six Roux Scholarship 2019 finalists
Six talented finalists are competing today to become the Roux Scholar 2019, a life changing opportunity for all taking place at Westminster Kingsway College, London.The finalists will be given the recipe and ingredients for a main dish, either classic or modern, only thirty minutes before the start of the competition. They then then have three hours to prepare and present … [Read more...]
New Executive Chef at The Vineyard arrives via The Ritz, London
Tom Scade has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Vineyard, Stockcross, joining from The Ritz Hotel in London where he is Sous Chef to John Williams MBETom had trained initially under John Williams before going off and running his own business as Chef/General Manager at The Mariners Rock in Cornwall. He was also Head Chef for two Michelin star chef, Martin Blunos … [Read more...]
