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...]
Vori appoints new Head Chef
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Vori restaurant in Holland Park has announced the appointment of Mustafa Cetinkaya as the restaurant’s new Head Chef. A highly respected and experienced chef, who joins from St James’s Estiatorio Milos, Yeni and Smokestak. Cetinkaya took the position earlier this month and is looking forward to breaking new … [Read more...]
The Burnt Chef Project launches accredited Suicide Prevention Training Programme
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Globally recognised not-for-profit, The Burnt Chef Project, has announced the launch of two accredited suicide prevention training programmes, SFA Lite and SFAUSI (Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Interventions) in association with Suicide First Aid and MHFA England. Simultaneously, The … [Read more...]
Eight Top London Chefs Unite for Hospitality Action Gala Dinner – 6th November
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Some of London’s most talented chefs will unite for the first time to cook up a storm in aid of industry charity Hospitality Action at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square on Monday 6th November. Hospitality Action chef patrons, Jason Atherton, Vivek Singh and Atul Kochhar will be joined by four of the prime … [Read more...]
Teals appoints new Head Chef
Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Ben Champkin has been appointed head chef at Teals in Somerset, bringing over a decade of experience to a restaurant that supports local producers. Champkin joins from his most recent post as head chef at The Botanical Rooms at The Newt in a move that takes him from fine dining to natural, ingredient-led dishes with a focus … [Read more...]
voco St. David’s, Cardiff announces new Executive Chef
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club voco St. David’s, Cardiff has announced the appointment of Joseph Procak as its new Executive Chef, to lead the culinary team of the hotel’s ‘Tir a Môr’ restaurant. A native of Wales, Procak has worked as a professional chef since he was eighteen years old, and now has over thirty years of … [Read more...]
Hospitality Action announce tickets now available for this year’s Northern Chefs’ Dinner
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Monday 9 October will see four of the North’s most talented chefs join forces to cook up a culinary storm in aid of industry charity Hospitality Action. The award-winning culinary line-up comprises: Tim Allen of 1 Michelin star sō-lō, Aughton; Danielle Heron of Osma, Prestwich; Stosie Madi of Gastropub of the … [Read more...]
Ayrshire chefs and a KP recognised for application and results
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Chefs from some of Ayrshire’s restaurants have been hailed by their peers thanks to a new initiative launched by Buzzworks Holdings. Chefs from Scotts Largs, Lido Troon and Vic’s and the Vine in Prestwick were applauded by colleagues for their outstanding skill and dedication to their role. … [Read more...]
Andaz London welcomes back Executive Chef
By Angela Green Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club Andaz London welcomes back Hameed Farook as Executive Chef, who, in his new role, will pilot the development of culinary offerings and direction of kitchen activities ensuring refined dining experiences across all five of the hotel’s unique F&B outlets. During his previous time at Andaz … [Read more...]