The 22nd Annual Skills for Chefs Conference took place once again in Sheffield and it attracted a stellar line up of presenting chefs, who shared their knowledge and skills with delegates from across Europe. The opening event was an evening with Daniel Clifford from Midsummer House the two Michelin starred restaurant in Cambridge. Daniel was interviewed by Joe Hurd and … [Read more...]
The Dorchester appoints youngest ever head chef
The Dorchester has announced the appointment of the youngest ever head chef in the restaurant’s 88 year history, 26 year old Tom Booton. Tom’s arrival marks the next chapter for The Grill at The Dorchester under the direction of fresh talent. Over the coming months Tom will be behind the scenes, making way to put his own stamp on the legendary dining room and its menus, … [Read more...]
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, Annual Awards of Excellence 2019 winners presented at Claridge’s
The leading lights of the hospitality industry came together last week at Claridge’s to celebrate the winners of the Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE). The evening was hosted by Brian J. Turner CBE, President, and John Williams MBE, Chairman of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. The candidate who scored the highest mark in each section was announced as the Royal Academy … [Read more...]
Simon Rogan to open new restaurant, Henrock
Simon Rogan will open the newly named ‘Henrock’ in October, taking over the restaurant at recently renovated Linthwaite House in the Lake District. Henrock’s kitchen team will be led by Head Chef Brian Limoges, who joins Rogan from San Francisco after working in renowned restaurants such as Quince, Birdsong and Atelier Crenn. Working together, they will utilise produce … [Read more...]
Register Your Interest in the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2019/20
Colleges and chef lecturers around the country are being urged to register their interest in the prestigious Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2019/20, run in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Chefs, following the highly anticipated announcement of this year’s theme. The 2018/19 edition saw the Challenge celebrate its 25th anniversary and it was Alan Coats, Ance … [Read more...]