We have just received the following email from Roux Scholarship: " It’s with regret, but for all participant’s safety, that we have taken the decision to postpone the remaining stages of the competition until the autumn. New dates will be confirmed in due course." A great shame but fully understandable under current COVID-19 circumstances. … [Read more...]
KP to Head Chef to Chef Patron in 6 years, Modou Diagne
Glasgow’s 111 by Nico is about to witness its biggest change to date, rather than the usual news of new menu concepts, the latest news is a story of hard work and determination meeting hope and friendship. Current owner Nico Simeone will step down from the restaurant which will be taken over by close colleague and friend, Modou Diagne. 111 by Nico will close on Monday 23rd … [Read more...]
The Roux Scholarship 2020 regional finalists announced
As the regional finalists for the Roux Scholarship 2020 are announced, chairmen Alain Roux and Michel Roux Jr are delighted that a new generation of chefs are taking part, having submitted recipes that demonstrate a very high level of talent. In this year’s competition, ten of the 18 regional finalists are first-time applicants and the chefs come from as far south as Jersey and … [Read more...]
MasterChef: The Professionals 2020, applications are now open
MasterChef: The Professionals 2020 gives professional chefs a unique opportunity to present their skills to an audience of millions. The competition also provides a perfect shop window for chefs looking to develop their career. Just ask 2009 winner Steve Groves, who today is head chef at Roux at Parliament Square. BBC Two’s MasterChef: The Professionals is returning for its … [Read more...]
Clare Smyth and Anne-Sophie Pic celebrate women in hospitality
Two of today’s most respected chefs, Clare Smyth and Anne-Sophie Pic are preparing to host a dinner in celebration of International Women’s Day at 2 Michelin starred restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth. Host, Clare Smyth is an internationally acclaimed chef being the first and only female chef to run a three Michelin-star restaurant in the UK, while she was Chef Patron at … [Read more...]