The Oxford School of Hospitality Management has this year continued its long association with the prestigious FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival, through which it delivers outstanding learning experiences for students. The School works in partnership with The Oxford Cultural Collective, a cultural institute that stages the food-related events at this international … [Read more...]
Craft Guild of Chefs appoints Andrew Bennett as National Chairman and honours members with awards
The Craft Guild of Chefs held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and members award ceremony to celebrate the hard work and commitment of their members over the past 12 months. Both took place at The Victory Services Club in London. The AGM gathered key representatives of the guild, appointing Andrew Bennett as National Chairman and Nick Vadis as National Vice Chair of the … [Read more...]
Jeff serves up smiles at Grand Pier
New Head Chef Jeff Nenonen has taken the helm at the Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare and will be serving up smiles across the attraction’s food and beverage outlets. Jeff will be responsible for the catering across the Pier’s Boardwalk Café, Captain Jack’s Bar and Tiffany’s Tea Room & Restaurant as well as the venue’s conference and event banqueting offering. With 24 … [Read more...]
Top chefs mentor Elior apprentices ahead of ‘Inspirational Dinner’
As part of Elior’s award-winning Chef School programme, Elior apprentices have been given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work alongside top chef mentors like Tom Kerridge and Claire Clark as they prepare to serve a four-course Inspirational Dinner at Lloyds of London on 26 April 2018. The dinner will see the students cater for more than 150 guests – raising money for … [Read more...]
Chef gets on his bike for charity
Executive Head Chef of the Arora Hotel Gatwick/Crawley, Tony Staples, is getting on his bike for a good cause, and his team are right behind him! The 41-year-old Crawley resident and father of two is gearing up for the Hit the Downs off-road challenge on Sunday, May 6. As well as raising money for Sussex charity, Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice, Tony’s fundraising … [Read more...]