The Dorchester welcomes Sarah Barber as executive pastry chef, bringing with her two decades of knowledge overseeing award-winning patisserie menus across London. In her new role, Sarah leads a brigade of 19 chefs and bakers, creating the afternoon tea within the world-renowned Promenade, as well as perfecting pastries for weddings, parties and events throughout the … [Read more...]
New Head Chef at Wild Boar Inn
A Lake District inn has recruited a new head chef with extensive domestic and continental experience. Gordon Stewart has joined the culinary team at the Wild Boar Inn Grill & Smokehouse at Crook near Windermere. Originally from Glasgow, Gordon, 33, has previously held head chef roles with Thurnham Hall, Lancaster and further afield with Auckland restaurant Tony’s in … [Read more...]
Ollie Dabbous and ex-square brigade to join Wellbourne Brasserie for series of exclusive dinners
This autumn Wellbourne Brasserie will host two bespoke dinners that will see Ollie Dabbous reunited with his former team and the ex-brigade from The Square join forces once again. Wellbourne Brasserie was opened by ex Dabbous Head Chef, Ross Gibbens, and Senior Sous Chef, Michael Kennedy earlier this spring and offers a unique all-day dining menu. The two pop up … [Read more...]
Sustainable Bean & Wheat brings coffee and beer to Old Street
Located on Hoxton’s bustling Old Street, Bean & Wheat is now open for business, offering delicious and sustainable coffee-shop and deli treats, and a new craft beer library featuring 280 craft beers from small suppliers, all to eat on the premises, or to grab and go. Conceived by critically-acclaimed chef Adam Handling, Bean & Wheat focuses on reducing waste across … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Kitchen Oxford brings Fire & Spice to The Kingham Plough this October
Vivek Singh, Executive Chef of Cinnamon Kitchen Oxford, will bring his signature blend of fire and spice to The Kingham Plough in Chipping Norton for a special guest chef dinner on Wednesday 3rd October. Joining forces with talented owner, head chef and Great British Menu winner Emily Watkins, guests will enjoy an evening of modern-Indian cuisine with a quintessentially British … [Read more...]