The recent Open Kitchen Live menu development competition saw three recipes cooked live by two guest chefs and the Open Kitchen Live chefs. The day started with the restaurateur and chef visitors being served a wide range of breakfast and brunch options from Rational Chef Philip Sanderson whilst the competitors prepared their dishes. The dish from Massimiliano Piatti … [Read more...]
Hospitality Action unveils hard-hitting ad campaign
Hospitality Action, the industry’s benevolent charity, has unveiled its brand new advertising campaign. The hard-hitting adverts feature images of five of the UK’s most renowned chefs having fallen on hard times and aims to raise awareness of the charity and issues that affect hospitality workers both past and present. The UK wide campaign depicts Hospitality Action Patron … [Read more...]
The Ledbury tops London’s Ultimate Restaurant Top 10
The Ledbury, the 2 Michelin star, Notting Hill restaurant is not short of awards, but it’s just added yet another trophy – topping the All in One Ultimate Restaurant List for the fourth time in succession. When presented with the award, head chef Brett Graham hinted at the keys to The Ledbury's success: “We constantly focus on the customer and push to improve in all areas.” … [Read more...]
The Idle Rocks appoints Guy Owen as Head Chef
David and Karen Richards, owners of top luxury British retreat The Idle Rocks, have appointed Guy Owen as Head Chef, effective 7th July 2015. Guy will introduce a menu championing Cornish food, working with local fishermen, greengrocers and sourcing the best meat from the West Country. By taking advantage of the local waters, Guy will showcase not only the fish and shellfish … [Read more...]
Taittinger Prix Culinaire International – judges announced, entries by 7 August
Champagne Taittinger has announced the complete judging panel for their Prix Culinaire International competition 2015. Led by UK Presidential Judge, Michel Roux Jr, he will be joined by ten top chefs including Simon Hulstone from The Elephant Restaurant, Torquay; John Williams from The Ritz London; Roux at Parliament Square’s Steve Groves; Rachel Humphrey from Le Gavroche; … [Read more...]