By Angela Green: Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club The Feathered Nest Inn has appointed Renemar Pinedo as their new Head Chef. Pinedo, originally from the Caribbean Island of Curaçao, started his career at Restaurant Rozemarijn in Holland before moving to the UK and working at leading venues such as Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and Dabbous. He then … [Read more...]
School of Fish launches today at the Passion to Inspire Upskill Day, Murrayfield
By Angela Green: Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club The Marine Conservation Society is launching its chef training programme, School of Fish, a short, easy to use course aiming to further educate catering professionals about sourcing sustainable seafood in the UK. School of Fish is launching at the Passion to Inspire Upskill Day at Murrayfield on … [Read more...]
Restaurant Associates appoints new Culinary Director
By Angela Green: Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Restaurant Associates has announced the appointment of Adam Thomason as its Culinary Director, who previously worked in Restaurant Associates and the wider Compass Group. Thomason has achieved Master of Culinary Arts and he is currently Captain of the England Culinary Team. Commenting on his appointment Matt … [Read more...]
Searcys announces new Executive Chef for Restaurants
By Angela Green: Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Searcys has appointed its new Executive Chef for Restaurants, Thomas Piat, who brings a wealth of experience from working in kitchens across the world. Piat brings his rich classical and international culinary expertise to the company’s growing portfolio of brasseries and Champagne bars. Having graduated with … [Read more...]
Launceston Place, understated and exquisite
By Denis Sheehan FIH As you stroll along Launceston Place a perception of being momentarily transported from west central London into a charming little village is gained. The village in question being Kensington New Town, the name given to a collection of streets south of Kensington Gardens, constructed between 1837 and 1843. Launceston Place comprises mostly residential … [Read more...]
The Savoy’s Maciej Pisarek wins silver at the World Championships
By Angela Green: Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Maciej Pisarek, 26, a demi chef de partie at The Savoy won second place representing Great Britain at the International Young Chef Competition 2023, earlier this month in Istanbul, Turkey. Following his success in May, when he won the Young Chef of the Year title in the UK heats, and the chance to … [Read more...]
Compass celebrate chefs and mentors across the business
By Angela Green: Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Chefs from across the Compass Group UK & Ireland business recently joined together for the company’s annual Compass Chef of the Year competitions. Held at a Cookery School, in Winchester, the contest shows off the company’s best-in-class culinary talent with an opportunity for learning, development and … [Read more...]
Zest Quest Asia 2024 supported by the IoH opens for entries
By Angela Green: Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club The competition responsible for acquainting many a student chef with the myriad cuisines of Asia - from Indian to Japanese, Filipino to Vietnamese, Thai, Sri Lankan and beyond - is embarking on its eleventh year, with the launch of Zest Quest Asia 2024 by founders Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala. Now a firm fixture … [Read more...]
Archerfield’s Chef Academy, delivering permanent positions
By Angela Green: Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Six recruits are now beginning their catering careers at Archerfield’s fledgling Chef Academy, under the watchful eye of Executive Chef and Culinary Director, Joe Queen, while a further two newcomers are also beginning their hospitality apprenticeships. 2023 marks the second year of the Archerfield … [Read more...]
From kitchen assistant to head chef in five years
By Angela Green: Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club A hospitality professional from Ambleside has landed his first role as a head chef, having started his career as a kitchen assistant just five years ago. 31-year-old Matt Jones is the new chef in charge of the kitchen team at Blue Smoke at Low Wood Bay in Windermere. He joined English Lakes Hotels … [Read more...]
Apprentice Chef of the Year crowned at Compass
By Angela Green: Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass’ annual Apprentice Chef of the Year final took place this week. The event saw eight Compass apprentices demonstrate the skills they have learnt so far, while gaining valuable experience of a competition. Held at the Compass Group headquarters in Chertsey, each finalist was presented with a … [Read more...]
The Crown at Ampney Brook appoints new Head Chef
By Angela Green: Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Cotswolds hotel Wild Thyme & Honey has appointed David Brown as Executive Head Chef of its village pub and restaurant, The Crown at Ampney Brook. With over 15 years’ experience in the industry, Brown joins from Lewtrenchard Manor a 2AA Rosette restaurant in Devon where he held the position as … [Read more...]
SIX Baltic announces new head chef
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club SIX Baltic, the rooftop restaurant has appointed Chris Hall as its new head chef. Located in Gateshead Quays, Newcastle upon Tyne, SIX Baltic serves a British menu focusing on the team's passion for seasonal, healthy, locally sourced produce. Hall brings experience from restaurants, including Thomas Carr @ … [Read more...]
Winning Welsh champion chef and waiter head to Monaco
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Earlier this week, 12 young hospitality professionals competed for the title of Welsh champion in the Wales regional round of World Young Chef Young Waiter (YCYW) competition, held in Swansea by University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). The competition, hosted by UWTSD and supported by … [Read more...]
Tempus appoints new pastry chef
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club The Doxford Group has appointed Catherine Smith, previously from Betty’s Cookery School and The Ritz London, as its new pastry chef for The Tempus, a new boutique hotel and restaurant on the Charlton Hall Estate in Northumberland. Smith embarked on her culinary journey at Gateshead College, where she … [Read more...]