University College Birmingham is the new Zest Quest Asia champion, with the team and their mentor winning a culinary and cultural trip of a lifetime to Bangkok as guests of Dusit International. In addition, they will undertake training in Thai cuisine at the Dusit Thani’s signature Thai restaurant and at the recently launched Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School. They will also … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Katy and Simon Hulstone
The Elephant restaurant, Torquay is a seaside restaurant that is situated overlooking Torquay harbour. The Elephant was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded a Michelin star and that award has been maintained for 15 years. The restaurant is owned and run by Simon Hulstone and his wife Katy, so we arranged to have Five minutes with them both to learn more about their 15 … [Read more...]
Michel Roux Jr and his all-female brigade raise over £40,000 for DEBRA
World class female chefs joined forces on Monday evening to create a glamourous dining experience for a hundred and twelve guests at one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital, The Langham, London. The event raised over £40,000 for the charity DEBRA’s #FightEB appeal – money which will make a real difference to the quality of life for people suffering from the painful skin … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White now part of Skills for Chefs Conference 2020
Marco Pierre White has confirmed he will be taking part in the Skills for Chefs Conference later this year on 1st and 2nd of July, much to the delight of event organiser David McKown MBE. McKown, Director of Skills for Chefs commented on the announcement telling us: “we are delighted to have secured Marco Pierre White for the 23rd annual conference and I am sure the on stage … [Read more...]
All female chef line-up announced for DEBRA UK 2020
The Great Chefs Dinner in aid of national charity DEBRA UK, returns to London, on Monday 3 February 2020 at The Langham, London in the West End. The sumptuous dining experience, now in its fifth year, will take place in the dazzling Roux at the Landau Restaurant. Michel Roux Jr will be hosting the evening and his culinary skills will be accompanied for the first time with an … [Read more...]