By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Cairn Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Nick Kimber as Group Executive Chef. With a culinary background spanning over two decades, Kimber brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Kimber has established himself as a distinguished chef throughout his career, having worked in … [Read more...]
45 Park Lane announces opening of Sushi Kanesaka
Another new opening from Majella Taylor Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park Lane has announced the opening of Sushi Kanesaka, an intimate and traditional 13-seater omakase counter restaurant on Mayfair’s Park Lane. Sushi Kanesaka is the first restaurant outside of Asia Pacific by omakase chef Shinji Kanesaka, the sushi artisan behind Tokyo’s Sushi Kanesaka, which has retained … [Read more...]
World Oceans Day sees chefs enable guest rethink on sustainable dining
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Today is World Oceans Day, a moment for activism and consumerism to unite across the world and discuss how to protect our oceans. The UN’s World Oceans Day theme this year is Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing. Relais & Châteaux’ are celebrating their sixth year of participating, each year with a … [Read more...]
The Torridon announce new resort head chef
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club The Torridon has announced the arrival of new resort head chef Alex Henderson, who will lead the resort’s fine-dining 1887 restaurant and oversee the Bo & Muc brasserie offering, bringing his experience to the Scottish resort’s food experience. Born and raised in Inverness, Henderson returns to … [Read more...]
Carlo Scotto leaves Amethyst with immediate effect, and announces its closure
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club It is rare for restaurant critics to rave, and even less so for Grace Dent to do so, but she is most definitely a fan of Carlo Scotto, who tonight via his PR agency has announced his departure from Amethyst, due to ‘differences with his business partners’. Scotto in less than 12 months made … [Read more...]
The Art School Presents, a special Winemakers Dinner with Ridge Vineyards
By Denis Sheehan MIH Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Wednesday 28th June will see The Art School hosting its next Winemakers Dinner in Liverpool, Ridge Vineyards of Sonoma Country are hosting the evening with Chef Patron Paul Askew. In 1962, Ridge Vineyards made their first Monte Bello and two years later its first zinfandel. Since then, … [Read more...]
Ochre appoint new Head Chef
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Ochre, the modern British restaurant in central London’s National Gallery on Trafalgar Square, have announced the appointment of their new Head Chef, Alex Piladu. Originally from Italy, Piladu will be joining the team at Ochre alongside Executive Chef Simon Henbery, to curate and oversee the regularly … [Read more...]
New Executive Chef appointment at The Guardsman
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Paul Danabie has been appointed Executive Chef at The Guardsman, the five-star hotel in Westminster, on Buckingham Gate. He will oversee all the hotel’s food and beverage offerings, including The Dining Room & Bar, in-room dining, and Afternoon Tea. With an impressive culinary career spanning 36 years, … [Read more...]
Port Gaverne welcomes new Head Chef to Cornwall’s north coast
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Port Gaverne on the north coast of Cornwall has announced the appointment of Danny Young as its new Head Chef, coinciding with the venue’s recent re-invention. With over a decade of experience working in top-flight kitchens, including his previous role as Head Chef at Northcote Manor, Young brings his talent … [Read more...]
Record numbers graduate from BaxterStorey Chef Academy
By Angela Green Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BaxterStorey has celebrated the highest number of graduates from its Chef Academy this year, with 66 chefs completing their courses. Set up 16 years ago to develop the skills of BaxterStorey’s chef teams, the Chef Academy has trained more than 500 chefs since its inception. Following the company’s significant … [Read more...]
Gary Hunter announces retirement after almost 30 years at Westminster Kingsway College
By Denis Sheehan MIH After an illustrious career, Gary Hunter is to step down from his position as Deputy Executive Principal at the Capital City College Group with immediate effect. Following a protracted period of ill-health, Gary has announced plans to retire from his post of Deputy Executive Principal at the Capital City College Group, which includes Westminster … [Read more...]
Cooking classes at HMP Swansea leads the way to chef training and employment
By Angela Green A team of wagamama chefs recently visited HMP Swansea to deliver cooking classes to inspire inmates to become chefs following their release. The team, headed by Food Development Chef Jamie Henderson, and the area chef for Wales, Henry Staple fed hundreds of prisoners with food prepared by their peers at local B category HMP Swansea. The chefs … [Read more...]
Chaine des Rotisseurs GB Young Chef and Young Sommelier of the Year announced
By Angela Green They say that hospitality is an international affair. That was certainly true at the Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill on Friday night, when the results of the Chaine des Rotisseurs GB Young Chef and Young Sommelier of the Year were announced. Of the eight finalists, all working in the UK, no fewer than five countries were represented. Winner of the … [Read more...]
A new chapter beckons at The Grill by Tom Booton
By Denis Sheehan MIH One of London’s most exciting chef talents, Tom Booton has crafted a new chapter for The Dorchester’s modern British restaurant The Grill by Tom Booton. A new menu devised by executive chef Booton will launch on May 18, 2023, including a sharing concept highlighting British produce and local London creatives. Chef’s personality shines through the … [Read more...]
Brown’s Hotel announce four senior chef appointments
By Angela Green Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Brown’s Hotel has announced the appointment of four new senior team members working across the kitchen in the Albemarle Street hotel, overseen by Adam Byatt, Chef Director of Brown’s Hotel. Andrew Sawyer has been appointed Executive Chef at Brown’s, where he will work closely with Adam Byatt on menus, and is … [Read more...]
