It’s been hailed "the Wagyu of the sea" and a fish that will revolutionise the world of fine dining. With award winning M Threadneedle Street and M Victoria Street among the first restaurants in the UK to feature cobia on the menu, their executive chef Michael Reid has joined forces with Open Blue, the world’s largest open-ocean fish farm, to demonstrate the versatility of this … [Read more...]
Gary Foulkes appointed as Executive Chef of Angler at South Place Hotel
D&D South Place Hotel is celebrating the appointment of Gary Foulkes as Executive Chef. In his new role Foulkes will lead the culinary offering throughout the hotel, as well as taking the helm of Michelin-starred seafood restaurant, Angler. Foulkes, who recently departed from his role as head chef of two Michelin-starred Mayfair restaurant, The Square, said: “I’m … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week from Great Italian Chefs by Alessandro Gavagna
Barbecued potato salad with ricotta salata and dandelion Alessandro Gavagna's warm potato salad recipe makes a glorious summer starter, or can be scaled up for a fantastic vegetarian barbecue option. Unlike fresh ricotta, ricotta salata has been pressed, salted and dried for at least ninety days, resulting in a hard cheese with a tangy, nutty flavour and beautifully firm … [Read more...]
Alex Morte claims the title NACC Care Cook of the Year 2016
Alex Morte, chef de partie at Signature’s Coombe Hill Manor in Kingston-upon-Thames, is officially the best care cook in the UK. Alex was crowned the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Care Cook of the Year 2016 yesterday, following the thrilling national final of the respected culinary competition. At the age of 21 he is also the youngest champion in the … [Read more...]
Fuller’s Chef of the Year 2016
Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C., the London brewer and premium pub company, is delighted to announce Gavin Sinden, Head Chef of The Stonemason Arms in Hammersmith, and Luke Emmess, Head Chef of The Still and West in Portsmouth, the winners of its Chef of the Year competition 2016, presented by Michelin-Starred Chef Pierre Koffmann. Sinden won the 25 years old and over … [Read more...]