The highly converted 'Chef Personality of the Year' at this years Scottish Food Awards was awarded to Glasgow Chef Jimmy Lee from Lychee Oriental last night. Jimmy from Hamilton near Glasgow beat off competition from some of Scotland’s greatest fine dining and Michelin Star celebrities to be crowned the country’s Personality Chef of the Year 2018. He went head-to-head … [Read more...]
Chef Stuart Wake joins the team at Leathes Head Hotel and launches a new afternoon tea menu
Leathes Head Hotel has launched a delightful new afternoon tea just in time to enjoy the spring afternoons in the tranquil setting of the Borrowdale Valley. The 2 AA Rosette restaurant is delighted to welcome on board Sous Chef Stuart Wake who is passionate about creating delicious food that delights. Originally from Newcastle he has worked in some great establishments … [Read more...]
Twice Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar invests in the next generation of restauranteurs
A life-long advocate of nurturing the next generation, last night twice Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar awarded two amateur female restauranteurs an investment to start their very own restaurant. Appearing on BBC Two’s brand-new series Million Pound Menu, hosted by Fred Sirieix, Ruth Hansom and Emily Lambert launched their dining concept Epoch and were pitted gainst … [Read more...]
Launceston Place Behind the Pass!
This Summer, Ben Murphy, Head Chef at Kensington restaurant Launceston Place, will welcome a host of some of the UK’s best chefs to join him in a series of one-off ‘Behind the Pass’ dinners. A celebration of British cooking and the diversity of styles and techniques found across our country’s restaurants, the line-up will include; Sat Bains (Restaurant Sat Bains), Florence … [Read more...]
The Hind’s Head to launch All-Star Guest Chef Series
This spring, The Hind’s Head will launch a series of guest chef dinners, welcoming a host of Britain’s top chefs to the Michelin starred restaurant for an exclusive service. Situated in Bray, the Berkshire village which boasts more Michelin stars than any other, The Hind’s Head is part of the Fat Duck Group under the direction of chef Heston Blumenthal OBE. For this series, … [Read more...]