MasterChef semi-finalist, Elizabeth Cottam, is taking up a three-month residency at the New Ellington in Wellington Place, Leeds from the 1st October 2016. Elizabeth Cottam says: “My residency at The New Ellington will allow me to serve the kind of food I want to make and present it in a top notch restaurant environment, which is really exciting. Autumn is also my choice of … [Read more...]
The square appoints Yu Sugimoto as executive chef
This September, renowned London restaurant The Square welcomes new executive chef, Yu Sugimoto. Yu will lead the kitchen team at one of the UK’s most prestigious Michelin-starred establishments, located in Mayfair, London. A first for the industry, Yu is a Japanese chef taking charge of one of the leading European restaurants in the UK. During his career, Yu has amassed a … [Read more...]
Adam Simmonds to Guest Chef at The Bath Priory
The Bath Priory has announced that Michelin starred chef Adam Simmonds will head up its kitchens in a three month position as guest chef this autumn. Resident at The Bath Priory until the end of December 2016, Adam won his first Michelin star at Yynshir Hall in Wales in 2006 and his second at ‘Adam Simmonds at Danesfield House’ in 2010. Known for dishes which are delicate … [Read more...]
New Head Chef at Tate Britain Rex Whistler
Announcing their new Head Chef Garrett Keown, and Restaurant Manager Matthew Randall, The Rex Whistler Restaurant at Tate Britain hopes to continue to champion talented chefs and great British produce. Originally opened in 1927, the Rex Whistler Restaurant was described as ‘The Most Amusing Room in Europe’, owing to its specially commissioned mural, The Expedition in Pursuit … [Read more...]
Smoked Bacon, Onion and Keen’s Cheddar Cupcake by Chef Russell Ford
Makes 12 Ingredients 1 tsp oil 100g Streaky Bacon, cut into 1cm pieces 1 Red Onion, finely diced 250g Wholemeal Self-Raising Flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 80g unsalted butter, melted and cooled 200ml Buttermilk 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives (optional) 150g Keen’s Cheddar, grated Method Fry the bacon … [Read more...]