Gateshead Council has appointed its very own MasterChef to help take its school meals to the next level. After working with some of the top restauranteurs in the region, professional chef Marek Blonski has joined Gateshead’s School Catering Service as it’s first-ever Development Chef to help put a bit of pep and panache into Gateshead’s school meals. He will be … [Read more...]
Recipe of the Week from Great Italian Chefs by Viviana Varese
'Pop' – marinated mackerel with leek, potato and katsuobushi broth. Viviana Varese infuses fantastic flavour into her Italian starter recipe by creating a smoked mackerel oil from the charred bones, which is used to season the finished dish and create the delicate white shards on top. Katsuobushi is the Japanese term for bonito flakes, dried and fermented tuna which adds a … [Read more...]
A new home for the fifth universal cookery & food festival
The universal cookery & food festival 2016 invites chefs to step out of the kitchen and reconnect with the land to learn about the latest developments in farming, seasonal produce, local sourcing and foraged food. The unique food festival celebrates its fifth year of inspiring chefs on Tuesday 20 September at the new venue of Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire. Chefs will … [Read more...]
Banbury Walker Studio joins forces Raymond Blanc at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show
Banbury Walker Studio has unveiled Jardin Blanc - a revolution in corporate hospitality at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, commissioned by Raymond Blanc and Sodexo Prestige in conjunction with the RHS. Situated at the south west corner of the famous Royal Hospital show ground, Jardin Blanc represents Raymond Blanc’s first foray into corporate hospitality at Chelsea and is … [Read more...]
AA Rosette puts Buxton at the top table for teaching restaurants
Passion and enthusiasm are two of the ingredients which have helped the University of Derby’s Fine Dining Restaurant in Buxton win the highest accolade of its kind – and get students jobs with the likes of Gordon Ramsay. “It was clear to see why this had been named as one of the top five universities providing degrees in tourism, hospitality, events and spa management,” said … [Read more...]