A young apprentice from Plymouth has been battling it out with chefs from across the South West to reach the semi-finals of the annual South West Chef of the Year competition. The prestigious culinary competition showcases and supports the exceptional talent of professional chefs, student chefs, home cooks and junior cooks from across the South West of England. City … [Read more...]
Bocuse d’Or 2019 World Final details announced
The key details for the Bocuse d’Or World final have been revealed and the brief is as challenging as ever. Chefs from 24 countries will compete in the Bocuse d’Or world final in Lyon on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 January, the first world final following the passing of its founder Paul Bocuse. Each national team has five hours 35 minutes to produce 16 plates of the fish … [Read more...]
Royal Lancaster London has appointed Daniel Mcgarey as Executive Head Chef
As part of its recent £85 million renovations, Royal Lancaster London on Hyde Park has appointed Daniel Mcgarey as the new Executive Head Chef. Chef Mcgarey brings over 16 years of expertise to Royal Lancaster London where he will oversee all of the hotel’s culinary areas including Nipa Thai, Island Grill, Park Restaurant and world-renowned banqueting. Leading a team of 70 … [Read more...]
Phillip Mark Clarke joins Hilton London Heathrow Airport
Hilton London Heathrow Airport has announced the appointment of Phillip Clarke as Executive Chef. Highly regarded, Phillip Clarke will help oversee the overall food strategy and lead the day-to-day running of the hotel’s kitchens. Clarke’s in-depth knowledge of the catering industry along with his outstanding supervisory and motivational skills will see him lead the team … [Read more...]
Roux Scholarship 2019: Entries open today as the Roux Family set the recipe challenge
The Roux Family are set to test chefs’ butchering skills in this year’s Roux Scholarship competition as they announce the details of the recipe challenge. Entries opened at 2pm today. Entrants must be in full-time employment as a chef in the United Kingdom and be aged 22 or above, but no older than 30 years of age on 1st February 2019. They have until midnight on Thursday … [Read more...]