Brian Hughson has been announced as the new head chef at Manchester’s 20 Stories restaurant Brian has more than 25 years of culinary experience. Starting his career in May 1998, his expertise and knowledge have taken him on a whirlwind journey leading to working in world renowned and recognised venues across London, Dubai and Manchester. “I’m not here to try and re-educate … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell Chef of the year enjoys Michelin starred experience in Copenhagen
Will Rose, winner of the Bartlett Mitchell Chef of the Year title, has completed a unique three-day trip in Copenhagen – as part of his prize for winning the competition. The trip, which included visiting some of the City’s leading restaurants, saw Rose spend three days alongside Michelin starred Adam Byatt and Pete Redman, Bartlett Mitchell’s chef director. The trio visited … [Read more...]
Ei Group partners with The Clink training chefs
Ei Group, the UK’s largest pub company, is strengthening its social responsibility efforts across the wider sector through a new corporate partnership with The Clink, the charity which aims to reduce reoffending by training and qualifying prisoners for employment as chefs in the hospitality sector upon release. The new partnership clearly demonstrates Ei Group’s focus on … [Read more...]
The challenging implications of a no-deal Brexit for Hospitality
Just under a thousand, or to be precise 968 ‘days ago’, the UK referendum to stay or leave the EU resulted in a decision to leave, by a margin of 52% to 48%. The number of ‘days ago’ is stressed here as this needs to be considered against there now being less than 42 days until the 29th March 2019, the leave date. Brexit CountdownCountdown Put in percentage terms, the … [Read more...]
Anne-Sophie Pic and Clare Smyth: world’s top chefs join forces to celebrate International Women’s Day
On Monday 11th March, two of the world’s greatest chefs, Anne-Sophie Pic and Clare Smyth will prepare and host a dinner at La Dame de Pic London, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, to celebrate International Women’s Day. One of the most decorated Michelin starred chefs in the world; Anne-Sophie Pic currently holds seven stars across her four restaurants and is … [Read more...]