On January 25th & 26th, 2015, the UK Team will compete for the title of best pastry Chefs in the world against 21 other competitors from : Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, and USA. Here is the official team which will … [Read more...]
The Truscott Arms appoints Aidan McGee, Head Chef
The Truscott Arms has announced the appointment of Head Chef, Aidan McGee. Aidan, formerly at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and at Launceston Place, under Tim Allen, joins the team at Maida Vale’s best loved pub and will launch his exciting new Autumn/Winter menus at The Truscott Arms from Monday 15 September 2014. Aidan was born and bred in Donegal, Ireland amidst a magic … [Read more...]
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Britain’s menus: what’s changing
Eating out operators are continuing to adapt to the changing demands of consumers with menus featuring more hand-held, easy-to-eat foods as Briton’s plump for casual dining over formal occasions. Burgers down, hot dogs up, pork ribs rising The latest research, undertaken by foodservice consultancy Horizons in June 2014, shows while burgers are still the nation’s number … [Read more...]
Food inflation forecast lowered to 2%
Prestige Purchasing, the leading food and drink supply chain experts for the Foodservice sector, has announced a reduction in its forecast for food inflation in 2014. Steep decline in rate of food inflation In December 2013, Prestige predicted 3.8% for 2014, with a possible range from 6% at the high end to 2% at the lower end. CEO David Read explains: “We have watched … [Read more...]