The results of the two Chaine des Rotisseurs competitions for 2014 have been announced. Young Chef of the Year Winner: Ricki Weston from Southlodge Hotel (London City) Second: Deepak Mallya from Bournemouth and Poole College & The Ritz (Wessex) Third: Joe Gould from Lainston House (Wessex) Young Sommelier of the Year Winner: Tanguy Martin from Hotel … [Read more...]
PizzaExpress unveils its new spring menu
To celebrate the arrival of Spring, PizzaExpress has launched a new menu which boasts classic Italian style and fashionable flavours, as well as a wider range of its low-calorie Leggera dishes which contain fewer than 500 calories. The new menu is available from 1 April 2014. Rebecca Farrer, Brand Director at PizzaExpress said, “We’re constantly looking at food trends and have … [Read more...]
First Centres of Excellence in Patisserie and Confectionery announced
Following demand from industry, People 1st has recognised two new Centres of Excellence in Patisserie and Confectionery, endorsed by the Hospitality Guild. The Centres of Excellence status are recognised for the high standard of training delivery in this specialist area and their commitment to ensuring learners gain the skills they need to enter the industry. Research by … [Read more...]
Sodexo to sponsor new FreeFrom Eating Out Awards
Sodexo is to sponsor the new FreeFrom Eating Out Awards – launched to coincide with EU regulations coming into force in December 2014 requiring all food service outlets to provide accurate information about any of the 14 major allergens in the food that they serve. Wan Mak, head of nutrition and dietectics at Sodexo, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring these awards and … [Read more...]
A very special BLT by Nathan Outlaw
The classic BLT sandwich is given an extra flavour punch thanks to the cheddar and garlic mayonnaise in this recipe from Nathan Outlaw. Serve this bacon sandwich with a side of chips or a salad for a great lunchtime meal. … [Read more...]