Two lucky chef apprentices from Mitchells & Butlers plc, the company behind leading pub and restaurant brands such as All Bar One, Harvester, Miller & Carter and Toby Carvery, were given an amazing opportunity to showcase their skills last night by cooking a three course meal for European delegates visiting Birmingham. Apprentices Luke Taylor and Ellen Keeling were … [Read more...]
Enoteca Turi appoints Francesco Sodano as Head Chef
Giuseppe and Pamela Turi, owners of Italian neighbourhood restaurant Enoteca Turi, have appointed Francesco Sodano as Head Chef. With a wealth of international experience and Michelin-starred training behind him, the Naples native brings a modern approach to the regional Italian cuisine at the restaurant. Francesco was born into a family of chefs and began his career as a … [Read more...]
Felicitations Gordon Ramsay, the first British Chef to win two Michelin stars in France
Le Pressoir d’Argent Gordon Ramsay, which opened in September 2015, was awarded a one-star rating in the Michelin Guide for France 2016, just four months after opening. Earlier this week Le Pressoir d’Argent Gordon Ramsay was awarded a two star Michelin rating. Born in Scotland, Ramsay grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon. His restaurants have been awarded 16 Michelin stars in … [Read more...]
Kim Woodward for Executive Chef at D&D’s Skylon
D&D London announced today that Kim Woodward has been appointed Executive Chef of Skylon, its modern European restaurant on London’s Southbank. Kim joins Skylon at the end of February. Kim's menus will be seasonal, sourcing produce from both the UK and mainland Europe, Kim comments that ‘the quality of ingredients available across the UK and within Europe is unrivalled … [Read more...]
Balls & Company hosts all female chef event for International Women’s Day
On the 8th of March, Bonny Porter, founder of Balls & Company on Soho's Greek Street, will host a formidable line up of some of London's best female Chefs in celebration of International Women’s Day. The one off five course dinner, will see Margot Henderson, Olia Hercules, Sandia Chang, Freddie Janssen, Emily Dobbs, Tania Steytler and Roz Bado, join Bonny at the stoves for … [Read more...]