A recently refurbished waterfront restaurant in East London has been boosted further with the appointment of a new Head Chef. Crowne Plaza London - Docklands hotel has appointed Pawel Motzek to captain the popular Docklands Bar & Grill at the property, managed by the UK’s leading independent hotel management company, Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH). Pawel, an East Londoner, … [Read more...]
Courtyard falls hook, line and sinker for new Head Chef
Next month, David Watson, Head Chef at Courtyard Edinburgh, will be eagerly anticipating the opening night of The Lantern Room, the restaurant and bar which draws its inspiration from lighthouse pioneer Robert Stevenson. Stevenson’s family lived in No.1 Baxter’s Place, which is now home to the hotel. David is similarly inspired by the sea, with a passion for cooking and … [Read more...]
Chef James Durrant to open The Game Bird at The Stafford London
In early 2017, The Stafford London in St James’s will relaunch its restaurant under the helm of recently appointed Executive Chef, James Durrant. In the finest traditions of classic British hospitality epitomised by The Stafford, The Game Bird will celebrate the very best of British cooking, but with innovative, modern touches, in a relaxed atmosphere with exceptional … [Read more...]
Jeremy Trehout appointed Head Chef at Plateau
D&D London is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeremy Trehout as Head Chef at contemporary French restaurant, Plateau, in Canary Wharf. Trehout has worked at a number of high end French restaurants in London since moving to the capital in 2006, including the Bleeding Heart, La Petite Maison, Coq d’Argent and most recently working as Head Chef at Koffmann’s, run by … [Read more...]
TV chef Damian Wawrzyniak shares exclusive new recipe from forthcoming book release
TV chef and Polish food pioneer, Damian Wawrzyniak is setting the scene for a feast-laden festive table with an exclusive preview recipe from his forthcoming new book. The mouthwatering Sea Bass Baked En Papilloteis the very first dish from I Am A Cook which comes out in summer 2017. It makes the perfect celebration dinner for friends and family over the Christmas … [Read more...]
Wild Boar smokes up new line in pastrami and cured meats
A Lake District hotel is attuning its food smoking skills to the creation of intercontinental delicacies with the addition of pastramis and cured meats to its restaurant menu. The four-star Wild Boar Inn Grill & Smokehouse, a traditional coaching inn set in a tranquil valley close to Windermere, has been drawing on history to produce its own unique recipes for a range of … [Read more...]
Northbank welcomes new Head Chef John Harrison
Originally from Preston in Lancashire, John moved to London in 2003 as an apprentice at the National Portrait Gallery’s Portrait Restaurant. Two years later he returned home to work at the one Michelin-starred Paul Heathcote at Longridge. He later joined Marco Pierre White’s pub group outside Oxford, working his way up to Sous Chef at The Talkhouse. John took up his first Head … [Read more...]
Tom Sellers collaborates with Sub Cult
Michelin-starred chef Tom Sellers will be teaming up with Anglo-American street food specialists Sub Cult to create the Sellers Sub. The Sub will be available every weekend from Saturday, 3 December until Sunday, 18 December 2016 (Saturdays at Brockley Market and Sundays at Maltby Street Market) from the Soul Roller camper van. On Saturday, 3 December only, Tom and the Sub Cult … [Read more...]
New chef appointment at Whatley Manor
Christian Landolt, Owner of Whatley Manor, and the hotel’s new General Manager, Sue Williams, have announced the appointment of Niall Keating as Executive Chef, following the recent departure of Martin Burge. Niall will join the hotel from 1 December 2016, and will oversee the entire food and beverage operation, including the two restaurants and all private dining functions. … [Read more...]
New award scheme announced by Gastronome
The Réunion des Gastronomes - UK's oldest culinary organisation - has announced a new hospitality industry initiative aimed at nurturing talent, career enhancement and mentoring. The Réunion des Gastronomes Award was launched by Serge Pradier, President, at the organisation's 98th Annual Banquet this week at the Langham Hotel in London. The organisation has, in the past, … [Read more...]
Top chefs take Lancashire to London in one-of-a-kind culinary showcase
Lancashire’s award-winning chefs and food producers headed to London to celebrate Lancashire Day, which is celebrated annually on 27 November, to prepare a 5 course feast for top food writers, critics and industry insiders at the exclusive IceTank venue in Covent Garden on Thursday the 17th of November. The 5 award-winning chefs cooking were Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Head Chef of … [Read more...]
Rail House Cafe | Village | Executive Chef | Head Chef | New Appointments
London-based restaurant group Village (previously Village London), comprising The Riding House Café, Village East and Rail House Café, are pleased to announce the appointment of two new key chef roles within the team. Autumn 2016 sees the appointment of Etienne Bruwer as Group Executive Chef at Village, where he will oversee the kitchens at all three restaurants. Additionally, … [Read more...]
Daniel Perjesi appointed Head Chef at Poets House Hotel Cambridgeshire
Daniel Perjesi has been appointed as Head Chef at Poets House Hotel. Daniel will oversee both 'The Dining Room' with 40 covers which is open daily for lunch and dinner and he will also oversee the 'The Study' bar which offers lunch and afternoon tea daily. Daniel will unveil new menus this winter focusing on both traditional and modern British dishes. He is a fan of seasonal … [Read more...]
H+J Recipe Festive Mince Pies
Ingredients – makes 16 For the pastry 375g plain flour 260g unsalted butter, softened 125g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 large egg, plus 1 beaten egg for glazing Filling 1 large jar mincemeat (about 600g) 2 satsumas, segmented 1 apple, finely chopped Zest 1 lemon Icing sugar for dusting Method Rub the flour and butter together … [Read more...]
M Restaurant’s Mike Reid to make Sunday Brunch debut on Channel 4
Mike Reid, executive chef of award-winning, groundbreaking gastronomic emporiums, M, is to appear as guest chef on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch on 13th November. During the show Mike will be cooking Wagyu sirloin with parsnip purée & burnt onions and talking to co-host Simon Rimmer about an extraordinary career that has seen him work at some of the world’s most iconic fine … [Read more...]