Battersea Arts Centre has appointed Nigel James as the new Executive Head Chef, having taken its event catering in-house following the multi-million pound restoration of its Grand Hall. Nigel joins with an impressive resume from some of London’s leading caterers and restaurants, including The Admirable Crichton, Detox Kitchen and The Packed Saddle. He also has a degree in … [Read more...]
Cairn Group’s hospitality academy goes wild in Scotland
Leading leisure operator Cairn Group went into the wild to develop its cohort of budding chefs in the making. Forming part of its own national training programme Cairn Academy, 11 chefs from across the company headed to South West Scotland with the operator’s group executive chef Rodney Jones for a day of foraging before cooking their finds. Designed to enhance their … [Read more...]
Quaglino’s appoints new Executive Head Chef
Legendary Mayfair restaurant Quaglino’s is delighted to announce it has appointed Nuno Goncalves to the role of Executive Head Chef. Nuno brings with him over 10 years experience working in prestigious restaurants includingMichelin starred The Waterside Inn and Galvin at Windows and working directly with renownedchefs Chris and Jeff Galvin, Albert Roux and Gary Rhodes. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Tart, Maple and Pecan Crumble Recipe by Steve Groves
We recently received a selection of recipes from Steve Groves, Head Chef Roux at Parliament Square and today we are delighted to publish the forth, enjoy… Pumpkin Tart, Maple and Pecan Crumble Recipe Serves 8-12 Ingredients (for the pastry) 125g Unsalted butter, 1cm dice Pinch of salt 250g Plain flour 1 Egg 1 Egg Yolk A little water if … [Read more...]
The very, very social, London Kitchen Social makes its mark
It has been said that you eat with your eyes and if you do we were in the right place last Thursday, London Kitchen Social held at the Bellavita Academy in Whitechapel, London. London Kitchen Social brings chefs to the stage, demonstrating each course before it is then brought to your table. An idea brought to life by food and events photographer Majella O’Connell and … [Read more...]