This week, Mövenpick Ice Cream launches its annual Gourmet Dessert Chef of the Year Competition, challenging professional chefs to create an original dessert that showcases its range of luxurious flavours. Working with 2012 UK World Chocolate Master Ruth Hinks, the winner will receive a luxury two day spa break in Edinburgh, along with an exclusive, one-on-one showpiece course … [Read more...]
Olley’s Fish Experience adds UK’s widest choice of certified sustainable fish
Olley's Fish Experience in Herne Hill has become the first in the UK to add a total of eight MSC certified species of fish to their menu. The fish and chip shop now offers its customers the widest choice of MSC certified fish in the country. MSC ecolabel Marine Stewardship Council certification allows a restaurant to use the MSC's distinctive blue ecolabel on the menu, … [Read more...]
Michel Roux Jr will not be working with BBC TV
Michel Roux Jr has confirmed today that, sadly, he will not be working with BBC TV for the foreseeable future. The Michelin-starred chef has co-presented two of the BBC’s most successful food and cookery series; MasterChef the Professionals for the past six years, and BBC Food & Drink for two series. “This hasn’t been an easy decision for me to make. I love working with … [Read more...]
Top 10 Afternoon Tea Sandwiches revealed
According to a new survey, the nation’s favourite afternoon tea sandwich is smoked salmon and cream cheese on granary bread. The poll, conducted by AfternoonTea.co.uk, also revealed that the cucumber sandwich, which is traditionally associated with afternoon tea, was the preferred filling for just 8% of participants. Keith Newton, Founder and Managing Director of … [Read more...]
Become a contestant on the next MasterChef
Calling all chefs: applications for the next series of MasterChef Professionals are now open. If you think you are good enough to join the other past winners of the series, then apply now. Apply for MasterChef: Professionals … [Read more...]