Paul Mason, Head of Culinary Excellence at Alpha LSG, is responsible for a team of 120 chefs who provide top-class restaurant quality food to passengers travelling with many of the world’s leading airlines. Appointed in 2013 to take charge of Alpha LSG’s ground-breaking Culinary Academy, created within a state-of-the-art £10 million Premium Kitchen facility at Heston, … [Read more...]
Canterbury restaurant triumphs at FreeFrom Eating Out Awards
Antony Worrall Thompson presented the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards silver salver of excellence to Sarah Ormond Smith of the Canterbury restaurant Oscar & Bentleys at a presentation ceremony at Food Matters Live on 17 November. Oscar & Bentleys, second time winner of the Restaurant category at the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, was praised as ‘faultless’ by the incognito … [Read more...]
Latest addition to Open Kitchen Live chef judging panel announced
We are delighted to announce that Chef Toby Sharman, Group Development & Support Chef, HQ Theatres & Hospitality will be joining the judging panel at Open Kitchen Live 24 November. Toby is perfectly qualified for the job as he was one of the chef contenders in June with his Leek, pea, baby spinach and Cheddar cheese Arancini with a roasted red pepper dip. On … [Read more...]
Recipe: Russell Ford’s Pumpkin Pie
108 Brasserie will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day in true transatlantic style on Thursday 26th November with a special all-American menu including New England clam chowder, the time-honoured Turkey and homemade Pumpkin Pie. This exceptional menu from Executive Chef Russell Ford offers diners a heart-warming selection of traditional favourites at Marylebone’s favourite … [Read more...]
Scotland’s chefs celebrate 10 years with Scottish Salmon Challenge
Catering students from across Scotland put their skills to the test in front of peers and fellow students for the Scottish Salmon Challenge, a showcase competition launched to celebrate the ongoing partnership between Scottish salmon and the Scottish Chefs Conference. At the prestigious Scottish Chefs Conference, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, nine trainee chefs … [Read more...]