Executive Chef Allan Pickett has announced a guest chef series at the iconic setting of Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe inviting close friends in the industry to celebrate the very best of seasonal, British produce. With dates confirmed for the summer and autumn of this year, renowned chefs Ben Tish (Culinary Director, The Stafford), Kieren Steinborn (Chef Patron at The Falcon … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton, Westminster appoints Arup Dasgupta as new Executive Chef
Arup Dasgupta has been appointed the new Executive Chef at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Westminster, taking ownership of all food and beverage operations within the hotel. One of the key priorities for Chef Dasgupta will be the launch of Art St Kitchen, a recently revamped restaurant situated inside the hotel, which previously only served breakfast to hotel guests. The restaurant … [Read more...]
‘Netflix generation’ driving meat free agenda says panel of top chefs
The ‘Netflix generation’ is driving the meat free agenda according to a panel of top chefs who met to discuss the shift towards plant based dining ahead of World Meat Free Week (11 – 17 June 2018). The panel, who met at Tredwells restaurant in Seven Dials, included: Chantelle Nicholson, Chef Patron, Tredwells Russell Bateman, Head Chef, Colette’s at The Grove … [Read more...]
A Fresh Produce Party on Chefs’ Forum Demo Stage at the London Produce Show 2018!
For the fifth year running, The Chefs’ Forum Demo Stage hosted a series of fabulous cookery demonstrations celebrating fresh produce from some of the best chefs in the country at The London Produce Show last Thursday. At the best London Produce show yet, accomplished chef demo compere, international Restaurant Consultant and Chefs’ Forum Committee Member, Peter Gorton … [Read more...]
Mark Poynton leaves Alimentum to start new venture
Mark Poynton is to leave Alimentum Restaurant in Cambridge to open a new restaurant in the city centre later this year. Mark Poynton comments: “I have been with Alimentum for nearly a decade and feel it’s time for a new perspective. I leave Alimentum in the capable of hands of head chef Samira Effa and wish her and the entire team at Alimentum the best for the … [Read more...]