VisitEngland has revealed new figures highlighting the shortage of skilled chefs across the country. Nearly half, (47 per cent) of vacancies for chefs proved difficult to fill due to a lack of skilled applicants. Chefs made up a fifth (21 per cent) of all skill shortage vacancies for skilled trades, suggesting that businesses are struggling to recruit the skilled chefs they … [Read more...]
Top 10 London Restaurants: chef Damian to re-visit
The response from visitors reading last week's website feature in H&C News by chef Damian Wawrzyniak - detailing his Top 10 London restaurants - as well as the engagement of followers on our Twitter and Facebook pages took us by surprise. Almost as much as it did chef Damian! He told us: “I am overwhelmed with the response to penning my Top 10 London Restaurants in … [Read more...]
Restaurant Nathan Outlaw opens its doors once more
Nathan Outlaw’s eponymous restaurant re-opened to the public earlier this month after its relocation to Port Isaac at the beginning of the year. The first and only 2 Michelin starred restaurant in Cornwall now boasts spectacular panoramic sea views from its two level dining space perched at the top of the historical fishing village of Port Isaac. “I have been really … [Read more...]
Daily Telegraph letter against EU Allergy law: some answers
Recent days have seen a furore created by the letter in the Daily Telegraph sent by over 100 top chefs, restaurateurs and others from the foodservice industry condemning the introduction of new EU rules that force all catering outlets to identify dishes that contain specific allergens. Other newspapers were happy to join the debate, sometimes perpetuating factual errors, and … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver to work with Hilton
Hilton Worldwide has confirmed that Jamie Oliver – specifically Jamie’s Italian – is to work with Hilton Worldwide for the first time. A Hilton Worldwide spokesperson said: “We are delighted to confirm our partnership with the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group and the opening of Jamie’s Italian at Hilton London Tower Bridge, which is the first Jamie’s Italian to open in a … [Read more...]