Exclusive Collection is delighted to announce that Steve Smith will join the group in February 2020 as Head Chef of The Latymer, the Michelin starred restaurant at luxury hotel, Pennyhill Park in Surrey. Steve Smith will be taking over the running of the kitchen from current Head Chef, Matt Worswick. Steve will join the hotel from 1 Michelin starred Bohemia at The Club … [Read more...]
A glimpse of Park Lane’s latest destination restaurant
One of the many things to be grateful for in life are unexpected glimpses of pure pleasure, and last Saturday we were very grateful indeed. The glimpse referred to came via an invitation to dine at The Grill at The Dorchester from Head Chef Tom Booton. We had published the announcement of Booton’s appointment back in July as the youngest head chef in the restaurant’s 88 year … [Read more...]
An insight to the history, science and future of Asian cuisine
The smells from the kitchen hit you as you entered the kitchen area of Open Kitchen Live, and they hit you with a more than a hint of what awaited, authentic, diverse cooking. Basil, cinnamon, coriander, chili, cloves, cumin, galangal, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, spearmint, star anise and turmeric were all present wafting through the air to greet the chefs and restaurateurs … [Read more...]
Royal Lancaster London appoints new Executive Pastry Chef
Royal Lancaster London has appointed Scott Villacora to the position of its Executive Pastry Chef, Villacora was previously Head Pastry Chef at Fortnum & Mason. Passion, flavour, visual presentation and creative flair are just some of the attributes that Villacora brings to Royal Lancaster London. He has already inspired his new Pastry Department to develop more … [Read more...]
Six colleges placed in Zest Quest Asia 2020 finals
Six colleges have won coveted places in the Zest Quest Asia 2020 finals. Loughborough College, New City College, North Hertfordshire College, Sheffield College, University College Birmingham, and University of West London will be competing at a live cook-off to be held on Friday, 7th February 2020 at Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, the signature restaurant of the Hilton London Heathrow … [Read more...]