The Grove, Narberth has appointed Allister Barsby as Executive Chef. Allister is Head Chef at Gidleigh Park where he has been working under the legendary Executive Chef Michael Caines since 2008, with a short spell as Sous Chef at the Bath Priory. Early in his career, Allister worked at the Michelin-starred Reads Restaurant with Rooms in Kent. Allister will be supporting … [Read more...]
James ‘Jocky’ Petrie appointed Gordon Ramsay Group Executive Development Chef
Gordon Ramsay Group has appointed James ‘Jocky’ Petrie as Group Executive Development Chef. James will be working closely with all of the teams in the Group, helping to further develop and nourish the talent and creativity across all 14 of the UK restaurants in the company’s portfolio. James began his kitchen career as a pot washer in his native Oban on the Western coast of … [Read more...]
Menu Development Challenge Answered
We are delighted to feature a menu development recipe that will be prepared, cooked and served at Open Kitchen Live on 30 June. We will be selecting 3 menu development recipes from ideas submitted by attendees when registering to attend and will feature each in H&C News before Open Kitchen Live takes place on 30 June. So there is still plenty of time if you would like to … [Read more...]
The Social Company opens Social Wine & Tapas
On Tuesday 9 June, The Social Company and executive sommelier, Laure Patry, will open Social Wine & Tapas on James Street in Marylebone, London – the latest but very different opening for Jason Atherton in London. The 70 cover bar and restaurant will offer quality, rare and fine wines accessibly priced alongside a tapas and snacks menu, created by head chef Frankie Van Loo … [Read more...]
Hibiscus celebrates 15 Years
In celebration of its 15 year anniversary, Claude Bosi's Hibiscus in Mayfair has announced a special eight course tasting menu, based on guests' past menu favourites. Hibiscus opened in Ludlow in 2000, and Claude relocated the restaurant to London in 2007. Hibiscus has held two Michelin stars since 2003, is rated 9/10 in the Waitrose Good Food Guide 2015, and has held a full … [Read more...]