Destination pub The Yew Tree, in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, has appointed a new head chef with an impressive CV. Ben Ackland joins the free house with a global career spanning iconic establishments such as The Ivy and Soho House to multi-million-pound venues in Texas and private dining on the Côte d'Azur. Since arriving at the idyllic 19th-century establishment, in … [Read more...]
Sofitel London Heathrow appoints new executive chef
Sofitel London Heathrow has announced the appointment of Carl Stockenström as Executive Head Chef, with a remit that includes overseeing the hotel’s four food and beverage outlets, including its 3 AA Rosette French fine dining restaurant La Belle Epoque. With over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Carl joins Sofitel London Heathrow from the St. Regis W & … [Read more...]
Trainee chefs to be put in charge at Lake District restaurant
Three budding young apprentice commis chefs are to take charge of the menu and cook food for diners at one of the Lake District’s newest restaurants. Under the watchful eye of multi-award winning chef Steven Doherty, trainee chefs Matthew Lemm, 19, Ashley Brannigan, 25, and Jack Muir, 18, will be running the kitchen at Blue Smoke on the Bay on the shores of … [Read more...]
DEBRA Great Chefs Dinner raises over £70,000
Michelin-starred Chefs raise over £70,000 for DEBRA Charity at the Great Chefs Dinner Six chefs gave their time to create a glamorous dining experience at one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital, The Langham, raising over £70,000 for the charity DEBRA - the only national charity in the UK supporting people with the potentially fatal skin blistering condition … [Read more...]
Chance tasting so good it leads Marco Pierre White to set up a partner brand salami business
An independent charcuterie business from Penge in South East London has teamed up with the godfather of modern cooking to supply his chain of restaurants with a range of specialised salamis. Giuseppe Perinelli and his wife Becky Owens, who founded their business Perinelli Salami in 2017, will now provide their ‘Classic’ and Fennel salamis and Coppa to Marco Pierre White’s … [Read more...]