A South American chef, whose expertise with spices has wowed diners at some of the North East’s top restaurants, is to head the team at Tyneside’s newest venue. Brazilian Bruno Palma has been appointed head chef at El Paso, a new 100-cover restaurant set to open at the former Scalini’s site at Osborne Road, Jesmond, in April. The restaurant, owned by Newcastle-based … [Read more...]
Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa appoints Luís Batalha as Executive Head Chef
Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa, a five-star resort in the Western Algarve, Portugal has appointed award-winning Luís Batalha as its new Executive Head Chef. With over 20 years’ experience in contemporary cuisine and management, Batalha will be managing the culinary offerings at the resort’s several restaurants and bars; O Mercado Culinário, Mon-Chic, Pizzeria Da Serra, … [Read more...]
The Roux scholarship – 6 National Finalists
The Roux family is delighted to announce the names of the six chefs who will compete for the title of Roux Scholar 2018 on 26th March, 2018: Martin Carabott, age 29, Below, Hide, London Ben Champkin, age 25, L’Enclume, Cumbria Oliver Marlow, age 27, Roganic, London Sam Nash, age 25, L’Enclume, Cumbria Ryan Porter, age 24, Northcote, Lancashire Fergus Wilford, … [Read more...]
Bocca di Lupo announces new chef de cuisine Angelo Albera
Bocca di Lupo is pleased to announce the appointment of Angelo Albera as Chef de Cuisine. Joining the team in February 2018, Angelo Albera will oversee the kitchen at the award-winning regional Italian restaurant in Soho. Born in Casale Monferrato, Angelo boasts a career grounded in Italian cuisine. He joins with three years experience as head chef at Cantina del Ponte in … [Read more...]
Mitchells & Butlers discover apprenticeship talent in ‘MasterChef’ contest
With National Apprenticeship Week in full swing Mitchells & Butlers has held its very own MasterChef style battle to celebrate the Company’s apprentice talent. The special culinary competition known as ‘MABsterChef’, saw chef apprentices battle it out through several elimination rounds to create, cost and produce a dish that could be the main course at Mitchells & … [Read more...]