The Hotel Café Royal, London, has announced the appointment of Jeremy Brown as Executive Chef. Brown will join the hotel from early May 2017, and will be in charge of the hotel’s overall food strategy, as well as all kitchen duties throughout the hotel and its outlets. Jeremy’s broad culinary experience includes past senior roles at numerous top establishments, including … [Read more...]
Recipe: Chef Hugh McGivern’s Fouetté & Smoked Bacon Soufflé
Hugh McGivern is an accomplished chef with over 30 years’ experience gained through working with food quite literally, all over the world. From Michelin starred restaurants in London to being the personal chef to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. Hugh has cooked for Barack Obama and most of the European Royal Families. Hugh is passionate … [Read more...]
Farncombe Estate, Cotswolds, appoints new Culinary Director
Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds, is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Burge as Culinary Director. In this new role, starting on 2 May, Martin will be responsible for the future development and innovation of the estate’s culinary offerings. In working with the Farncombe team, Martin will help drive the foodie experiences at the estate’s three hotels and five … [Read more...]
Strand Palace appoints chef Roberto Mercandino
New flavours will be arriving shortly at London’s Strand Palace Hotel with the appointment of Italian chef Roberto Mercandino. Roberto arrives from the 5-star Luxury Me Hotel By Melia & The One Group (STK) London where he was Executive Chef. He has been based in London for 16 years after training in Italy. Mercandino will be responsible for a suite of new menus … [Read more...]
A recipe for success! Leasowe Castle pastry chef scoops young chef of the year at Wirral Tourism Awards
A pastry chef at Leasowe Castle has been crowned ‘Young Chef of the Year’ at Wirral Tourism Awards. Emily Milne, 20, from Leasowe, beat off stiff local competition to scoop the prestigious accolade after wowing judges with her forward-thinking culinary creations served at the16th century property’s in-house restaurant, Brasserie 1593. The glittering awards ceremony, which … [Read more...]