Chelsea Football Club has appointed Paul Marsh as dedicated Head Chef for meeting and events. With over 20 years’ experience within the hospitality industry, Paul started his career at the Hartwell House Hotel & Spa in Buckinghamshire and progressed to hold several Head Chef positions, including at Stadium MK Double Tree by Hilton in Milton Keynes; Luton Hoo Hotel on the … [Read more...]
This week is the last week for colleges to enter Zest Quest Asia 2019
With the deadline now only days away, Cyrus Todiwala, OBE is urging colleges across the UK to submit their entries to Zest Quest Asia 2019, the student competition is in its sixth year recognising and celebrate excellence in Asian cookery and cuisine. The 2019 competition was launch in the spring and to date has seen expressions of interest from some 50 colleges. Because … [Read more...]
Plymouth’s Chef Shortage aided through support from The Savoy Educational Trust Funding
The Savoy Educational Trust has provided City College Plymouth with over £58,000 of funding to refurbish its student-run deli bistro where catering students learn and develop culinary skills. The funding grant will enable the College’s popular Junior Chef’s Academy to run for another year, offering young people between the ages of 14 and 16 the chance to get a flavour of … [Read more...]
The Italian Embassy, a supportive environment for mentoring young chefs
In 2013 a young Italian waiter, just weeks after moving to the UK, was murdered by racist thugs in a Kent bedsit above the restaurant he worked in. This dreadful incident was the trigger for Danilo Cortellini Head Chef at the Italian Embassy in London with the support of the Embassy, to create a safe and supportive environment for enthusiastic and aspiring young chefs from … [Read more...]
Aiden Byrne to open Whites Chef Academy
Aiden Byrne as Principal Patron will open the new Whites Chef Academy at Macclesfield College tomorrow evening. School leavers and their parents can meet Byrne who will be available throughout the evening to discuss career opportunities in hospitality and catering. Taking place tomorrow, Thursday 18th October 5pm - 8pm, at its state-of-the-art campus on Park Lane, … [Read more...]