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...]