Got a little more chocolate than you bargained for? You’ve already overdosed on chocolate, loosened your belt and put yourself into a sugar coma, so you can’t bear to look at those eggs any longer. Head Pastry Chef Ellen de Jager at Michelin starred Bohemia Restaurant, Jersey has provided her top tips on how to use your leftover Easter eggs – not suitable for the … [Read more...]
Suvlaki Appoints Michelin Starred Chef Alfred Prasad to Join as Consultant Chef
Long standing Michelin starred chef Alfred Prasad, formerly of Tamarind and Zaika joins Athenian grill restaurant, Suvlaki in Soho as a Consultant Chef. With his expertise, Prasad will bring an elevation to their already delicious, authentic and traditional Greek offering. Prasad has been working tirelessly alongside Elias Mamalakis on exciting new dishes which will feature on … [Read more...]
The Roux Scholarship announce eighteen regional finalists
Following the paper judging meeting, Alain Roux and Michel Roux Jr have announced the regional finalists for the 2016 Roux Scholarship competition. The regional finals will be held simultaneously on Thursday 17th March 2016. University of West London - School of Hospitality & Tourism, St Mary’s Road Ealing, W5 5RF University College Birmingham - Summer Row, … [Read more...]
Ashlee ends her apprenticeship by triumphing in De Vere cook-off
Twenty-one-year-old Ashlee Gallimore, a commis chef at Wychwood Park in Crewe, pipped five of her colleagues to the post when she was named ‘Chef of the Year’ for De Vere Venues Chef Academy during an internal “cook-off” held as part of the final assessment for the programme which incorporated a Level 2 Professional Cooking qualification. The cook-off took place in the … [Read more...]
The Detox Kitchen received £2 million investment to fund expansion
The Detox Kitchen has announced ambitious growth plans following a £2 million investment led by London based investment firm, Encore Capital and leading industry figures including Jyotin Sethi (JKS Restaurants), the entrepreneur behind some of London’s most successful restaurants. The business, founded in 2012 by entrepreneur and Chef Lily Simpson, currently incorporates two … [Read more...]