Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa’s Commis Chef, Crystal Newton, has triumphed in the Passion to Inspire 2018 hospitality competition, beating teams of young chefs from across the region. Representing her college West Suffolk College, Crystal worked in a team of three (two in the kitchen and one front-of-house) to create and serve an exquisite menu that wowed the judges enough to … [Read more...]
Two exciting new additions join The Deptford Market Yard Line-Up
Deptford Market Yard are delighted to announce the upcoming opening of two new vibrant food vendors this summer. This June, Deptford will be welcoming Spanish restaurant and wine shop ‘The Tapas Room’, and local, American-inspired street food brand ‘Hanks’. Opening 7th June, one of Deptford Market Yard’s arches will become home to ‘The Tapas Room’, who will be bringing along … [Read more...]
Relais & Châteaux and its chefs act to save the oceans
Relais & Châteaux have celebrated UN-recognized World Oceans Day for the 3rd year in a row, this year bigger and better than ever before. In partnership with Ethic Ocean, Relais & Châteaux chefs around the world will offer exclusive sustainable seafood menus, paying tribute to the sea and heightening awareness of the important role they play, in a grand celebration … [Read more...]
New talented Head Chef arrives at The Derby Conference Centre
Guests of The Derby Conference Centre are now enjoying a refreshed dining experience thanks to the launch of a range of new menus created by their talented new Head Chef, Matthew Slack. As an experienced chef who has worked his way up to senior positions in local restaurants offering quality cuisine, Matthew hopes to create dishes that provide people with the most enjoyable … [Read more...]
Patricia Roig appointed Head Chef of Lima Floral, Covent Garden
Originally from Seville, Patricia Roig commenced her culinary career studying at the University of Seville in 2000, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2003. She continued her training, and four years later gained a First-Class Honours degree in Tourism. During her studies, Patricia undertook two internships, the first in 2001 as a commis chef at Miranda Suizo Hotel in … [Read more...]