Ten of Bristol’s best chefs and members of the Bristol food scene are collaborating to raise support for local charity FareShare South West, as the organisation launch their Big Breakfast Week, a school-based campaign, which is part of their bid to tackle the city-wide issue of child hunger. Top chefs, including Michelin-starred Josh Eggleton of the Pony and Trap, Adrian … [Read more...]
Karl O’Dell appointed as Head Chef, Texture Restaurant
Michelin-starred restaurant and champagne bar Texture, located on Portman Square, Marylebone has appointed Karl O’Dell as Head Chef. With 15 years of culinary experience, Karl joins from Gordon Ramsay’s Pétrus and will work with Owner and Chef Patron Aggi Sverrisson to lead a team of 14 to maintain Michelin-starred standards and continue to develop innovative new dishes that … [Read more...]
UK’s first dedicated Chinese Culinary Arts diploma
Celebrity chef Ching He Huang is backing the UK's first dedicated Chinese Culinary Arts diploma aimed at tackling the shortage of chefs in the industry. Ching, who attended the diploma's official Founders Day launch at Crawley College and who has seen a scholarship named after her, claimed ‘the future for Chinese cuisine in the UK just got a whole lot brighter'. This … [Read more...]
Zest Quest Asia 2019 Deadline for Colleges and Students extended
The deadline for submission of entries to Zest Quest Asia, the national student culinary competition that aims to promote skills and knowledge of Asian cuisine, has been extended to Monday, 5th November 2018. By extending the deadline, the organisers want to give colleges and their students every opportunity to take part and reap the rewards of the highly anticipated … [Read more...]
Galvin Brasserie de Luxe appoints Head Chef
Galvin Brasserie de Luxe, situated in the stunning Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, has appointed Andrew Logie as its new Head Chef. Originally joining the team at the upmarket brasserie as a Demi Chef in 2013, Logie has worked his way through the ranks to take on the role of Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, and now Head Chef. With over 10 years’ … [Read more...]