Beacon, the leading hospitality purchasing company, works closely with leading produce suppliers Brakes and Total Produce and works with over 1,000 hotels and 400 pubs and restaurants. Drawing on advice from Beacon’s expert suppliers, Emma Warrington, Senior Buyer at Beacon here presents her top five tips for hoteliers to consider this National Vegetarian Week. Tap into … [Read more...]
Jean Christophe Novelli re-opens White Mare at Beckermet
The White Mare at Beckermet benefited from a touch of French glamour when celebrity chef, Jean Christophe Novelli joined locals to celebrate the opening of the picturesque pub following a £400K refurbishment of the pub by Star Pubs & Bars and new lessee, Dianne Irving. The pub which had been closed for six weeks, had undergone a transformational refurbishment to turn it … [Read more...]
Ballotine of Pheasant with Parmentier Potatoes, Carrot Puree and a la grecque Vegetables by David Cheng
2 Hours, Serves 2 1 x whole pheasant 10 x rashers streaky bacon 50g x chicken livers 2 x shallots 50g x chestnuts (pre-cooked) 10g x fresh breadcrumbs 10g x dried porchini (soaked) 4 x savoy cabbage leaves 1 x potato 2 x carrots 1 x salsify Finely chop the shallots and sweat half down with seasoning, a little garlic, thyme and rosemary. … [Read more...]
Ollie Dabbous and Ampersand Events form Partnership
Ampersand Events has announced that it have formed a pioneering new partnership with chef wunderkind Ollie Dabbous. Ollie Dabbous began his career at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, before moving to Hibiscus as Claude Bosi‘s sous chef. He has worked under Andoni Luis Aduriz at Mugaritz, voted number four in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and gained experience … [Read more...]
Venturi’s Table under new management
After 10 successful years, one of London’s most famous Cookery Schools, Venturi’s Table, is under new management: Laura Beaumont, one of the school’s former teachers and Bella Blackett, a seasoned Events Manager, are the new owners. While the brand has been refreshed and the pair promise to bring a new level of energy and enthusiasm, the school will continue to offer fun, … [Read more...]