Joe Gould from Lainston House Hotel, Winchester has won the coveted UK spot at this year’s Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Chef of the Year, whilst Mathias Camilleri from Medlar triumphed at the eighth UK Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier of the Year. Young Chef of the Year Joe Gould will now go on to represent the UK at the International Finals, where he will pit his … [Read more...]
New dessert team for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is continuing its tradition of serving quintessentially British dessert and afternoon tea at Lord’s with the appointment of a brand new team of talented pastry chefs who bring with them more than 70 years of combined experience, and will deliver innovation and creativity. Laura Crouch made her name launching the pastry offering for Eden Park in … [Read more...]
Angela Hartnett to open second Café Murano
Angela Hartnett is to open a second Café Murano in June on Tavistock Street in Covent Garden. Much like the original Café Murano, which opened in 2013 at 33 St. James’s Street, Café Murano Tavistock Street will take a simple and seasonal approach to Italian cooking, in a relaxed convivial atmosphere. The menus and wine list will have their own unique characters, inspired … [Read more...]
How’s this for dessert? Petit Pots De Chocolat
Dark, rich, melt in the mouth… Do you know how easy it is to make one of the world’s classics in a commercial microwave oven? This recipe serves 4, but can easily be increased – just double the recipe and serve in small ‘shot’ glasses. Here’s what you need to make it: Ingredients 125g plain chocolate 2 large eggs, separated 125ml double cream, softly … [Read more...]
Delicious Dining appoint head chef Chris Rock for new venture
Delicious Dining, the South’s largest independently owned hospitality group, has appointed Chris Rock as head chef for its new Southampton restaurant – Tapas Barcelona. Chris, the first key hire by the group for the £1million venture, will be playing an instrumental role in developing the offering in the run up to its August opening. “It’s a busy time,” said Chris. “We … [Read more...]