A lovely chocolate dessert for a special valentines treat. Ingredients Pastry 175g plain flour 40g cocoa powder 80g icing sugar 140g diced butter 2 medium egg yolks 2-3 tbsps ice cold water (if necessary) Filling 650g milk chocolate 200ml double cream 50ml coffee essence Method To make the pastry, sift the flour, cocoa powder … [Read more...]
Chef v Chef Competition 2017
A panel of judges searching for new culinary talent helped to turn up the heat in the kitchens at Bath College for the Chef V Chef Competition. Students and professional chefs worked hard to show off their cookery skills during the day-long competition testing all aspects of food preparation and presentation. The competition, organised by Bath College and Catering … [Read more...]
Hotel chef helps RAF regiment hero launch national fundraising campaign
A Head Chef from a Lancashire hotel has been called up by an RAF regiment hero to launch a national campaign for a leading welfare charity. Stuart Robinson, who lost both his legs during RAF service in Afghanistan, enlisted the help of Michael Wilson, the head chef at the art-deco Midland Hotel, to spread the word about the Great British Sunday Lunch. The Royal Air Force … [Read more...]
BungaTINI appoints Andrea Pesenti as Head Chef
BungaTINI is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrea Pesenti to the position of Head Chef. Formerly of Mele e Pere, he will be at the helm of the 12-strong kitchen brigade at the charming new Italian restaurant on Drury Lane. Pesenti will also oversee the evening service for the supper club extravaganza below, Bunga Bunga Covent Garden, where diners enjoy an indulgent … [Read more...]
Tam Storrar appointed Shareholder and Chef Director of Blanchette
Brothers Maxime, Yannis and Malik Alary are delighted to announce the appointment of Tam Storrar as shareholder and Chef Director at Blanchette Soho and Blanchette East. A family affair, Blanchette is named after the brothers’ mother, whilst Tam has been on board as Head Chef since the opening of the first Blanchette, which opened in Soho at the end of 2013. Following the … [Read more...]