Local award-winning chef, Mark Stinchcombe, is hoping to cook up another storm as he looks to be named British Culinary Federation’s ‘Chef of the Year 2018’. Mark, who is the head chef at Eckington Manor and was named MasterChef: The Professionals winner in 2015, was recently named as a finalist in the prestigious competition and will now compete for the accolade against … [Read more...]
#StopNoShow and other challenges for Chefs in 2018, being addressed
The #StopNoShow campaign to reduce the number of restaurant no shows championed by Chef Damian Wawrzyniak is gathering huge momentum across our industry. Amongst many other challenges faced in 2018 by Chefs and restaurateurs, no shows are impacting more and more on bottom lines and morale. Chef Damian recently featured The Guardian’s ‘Cash-strapped restaurants turn up … [Read more...]
Stoke Place Hotel appoints new Head Chef David Jaram
Stoke Place Hotel is announcing the appointment of new Head Chef David Jaram. Stoke Place is a stylish and relaxed four star hotel built in 1690 by Patrick Lamb who was a chef for the Kings and Queens of England including Charles II, James II, Mary and Queen Anne. The Hotel and Estate has a strong history of cuisine which continues to this day as the hotel is Highly … [Read more...]
New Head Chef appointed at Galvin Green
Daniel Lee has recently been appointed as the new Head Chef at multi-award winning Galvin Green Man pub and restaurant near Chelmsford, Essex where he will be working closely with Chef Patron Chris Galvin. Daniel’s career has seen him working alongside top pedigree chefs and restaurants, including Andrew McConnell from the two-hatted Cutler & Co in Melbourne, … [Read more...]
Holly Woodman crowned Young Pastry Chef of the Year
Twenty-one year old Holly Woodman from the Claire Clark Academy at Milton Keynes College has been crowned, Young Pastry Chef of the Year. Holly prepared a stunning menu for a stellar panel of judges comprising giants of the pastry chef world, Mick Burke, Claire Clark, Benoit Blin, Liam Grime, Mark Poynton and Jerome Dreux. Holly’s winning entry included a chocolate and … [Read more...]