This year’s AA Hotel of the Year England, Gravetye Manor Hotel & Restaurant, has appointed George Blogg as Head Chef. Having worked at some of the most prestigious and respected restaurants in the world, George brings many years of experience to a role which will see him take charge of the kitchen set-up, introduce a new concept for Gravetye Manor’s menus, and revitalise … [Read more...]
Celebrity chefs to host Culinary Journeys on Belmond British Pullman
A new series of pop-up evenings aboard Belmond British Pullman will be hosted by an array of award-winning celebrity chefs, together with Executive Head Chef Robbie Gleeson. The line-up includes household names and will bring cuisine from all over the globe to the 1920s vintage carriages of London’s iconic train, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. ‘Pub food’ … [Read more...]
Chefs Recipe of the Week by Robert Thompson
This week's Chefs Recipe of the Week is Chargrilled leg of lamb with salsa verde and roasted beetroot by Robert Thompson and courtesy of Great British Chefs This leg of lamb recipe by Robert Thompson is utterly simple and marvellous to make. The lamb leg is chargrilled on a hot pan after marinating and served with a flavourful Italian-style salsa verde. Roasted beetroot adds … [Read more...]
UK breakfasts are fifth most expensive
Thousands of private and business travellers worldwide begin their day with a hearty breakfast from the hotel buffet but this cost is not always included in the room price: according to the international breakfast analysis of hotel solutions provider HRS, the culinary service is paid extra in two out of three hotels. UK breakfasts are fifth most expensive In comparison … [Read more...]
Adam Handling is 2014 British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year
The MasterChef runner-up has been crowned at an industry Awards Dinner held at University College Birmingham on Monday 7th April. As the 14th winner of the competition Adam joins an elite group of past winners and Michelin starred chefs which includes Simon Hulstone, Luke Tipping, Richard Turner and Bocuse d’Or candidate Adam Bennett. Sponsored by Aubrey Allen, the Chef’s … [Read more...]