During his 6 month mission to the ISS, British ESA astronaut Tim Peake will be tucking into a unique British-inspired menu, thanks to the creative input of UK students who have won the UK Space Agency’s ‘Great British Space Dinner’ competition. The winning menu ideas were selected by Tim and award winning chef Heston Blumenthal. They were looking for fun and balanced menus … [Read more...]
Chef Damian Wawrzyniak brings his flair to The Old Manor
Award winning Chef, Damian Wawrzyniak, is bringing his unique flair to Hertfordshire’s The Old Manor. The traditional British pub will feature traditional dishes with original recipes, great tastes and excellent presentation. Popular with locals, theatre lovers and commuters from the nearby train station, The Old Manor will experience a menu overhaul with the specialist help … [Read more...]
Hand Dived Scallop Cooked in its Shell with Scallop Roe Sauce by Richard Wilkins
Richard Wilkins is a young and dynamic chef. His inspiration is acquired from working in some of the most renowned kitchens in Europe. These include The 3* Michelin Waterside Inn with Alain Roux, 1* Petrus Gordon Ramsay, a year in France also followed at Gordon Ramsays’ 2* Michelin restaurant in Versailles, as well as 3* Michelin Maison pic with Anne Sophie Pic. Richards’ … [Read more...]
CGC Graduate Awards Finalists announced
Ten young chefs are one step closer to establishing themselves as ones to watch after making the final of this year’s Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards. The mix of working restaurant, hotel and college chefs received the news following this week’s semi-final heats at Sheffield College and University of West London, where 20 chefs took part in the skills test to boost … [Read more...]
East Meets West at Manchester’s Corn Exchange
Mowgli Street Food, offering authentic Indian cuisine in a stylish setting, is set to open its first restaurant in Manchester at the iconic Corn Exchange this summer. Mowgli is the brainchild of barrister turned restaurateur Nisha Katona who aims to bring a new, fresh, honest articulation of Indian food to the heart of Manchester, following on from the success of its … [Read more...]