Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2019 has been awarded to Julien Piveteau who wins this year’s the David Lyell Scholarship, 21 year-old Julien, is a Demi Chef de Partie at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Julien presented an exquisite menu to the acclaimed judging panel – this year including Mick Burke, Ross Sneddon, Benoit Blin, Mark Poynton, Jerome Dreux and Liam Grimes – … [Read more...]
Fennel risotto with smoked salmon, Sicilian lemon and vodka, by Chef Paul Gayler MBE
Adding vodka to a risotto may sound a little strange for some, but it really adds a wonderful flavour to the rice and compliments the sweet fennel and smoked salmon beautifully. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 large head of fennel 75g unsalted butter 2tb olive oil 1 onion, peeled, finely chopped 275 g GRAN RISERVA RICE 100ml vodka 1 litre light chicken stock … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White To Open Bredbury Restaurant
Marco Pierre White is to open a new restaurant at one of the North West’s leading destination hotels. The new restaurant, which will be a Steakhouse Bar & Grill, will open at the Bredbury Hall Hotel, near Stockport and will start to welcome guests towards the end of July. The fiery chef and renowned restaurateur who is famed for his no-nonsense approach, has now … [Read more...]
Chef Profile: Nick Bennett and Magnolia, ‘influencers help’
Each chef has her or his own take on creating a restaurant experience that tells their culinary story, we sat down this week with Nick Bennett, Head Chef, Magnolia Restaurant, Sudbury House Hotel to understand his. Tell us about your new restaurant I’ve been at the Sudbury House Hotel for five years and we’ve made a few changes in that time - but launching Magnolia, … [Read more...]
Jason Atherton gathers his brigade for one night only to celebrate City Social’s 5th anniversary
Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred restaurant City Social will mark its fifth anniversary with a one-off dinner on Wednesday 1st May. City Social, located on the 24th floor of Tower 42, will commemorate the special occasion with a six-course menu curated by Jason and five of the group’s chefs including; Alex Craciun (formerly of Sosharu); Dale Bainbridge (Pollen Street Social); … [Read more...]