Hospitality and catering students learnt how to make sweet treats from an award-winning chocolatier and pastry chef during employability week. Mark Tilling, winner of BBC Two’s Bake Off Crème de la Crème, was invited to Bath College to demonstrate the precise art of chocolate making. Students learnt how to melt and temper chocolate, and how to create marbled lollipops, … [Read more...]
Chris Simpson to join Gidleigh Park as Executive Head Chef from Restaurant Nathan Outlaw
Andrew Brownsword Hotels has announced that Chris Simpson is to join Gidleigh Park as its new Executive Head Chef. Joining from Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Chris will start his new role today, 3 January 2018, delivering his first service when Gidleigh Park re-opens after its annual closure on 12 January. Having held the position of Head Chef at Restaurant Nathan Outlaw for … [Read more...]
Rick Stein and Patrick Crerar among hospitality’s recipients of New Year’s Honours 2018
Chef and restaurateur Rick Stein and Patrick Crerar, CEO of Scottish hotel company Crerar Hotel Group, have been made CBEs in the New Year's Honours List 2018. Stein, who gained an OBE in 2003 for services to West Country Tourism, was recognised for services to the economy. Since opening The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall in 1975 with ex-wife Jill Stein, Stein … [Read more...]
Xmas factor creates festive buzz
Skill, creativity and festive flare was put to the test as Buzzworks Executive Head Chefs went head to head in their annual X-Mas Factor culinary competition. The three Executive Head Chefs from Buzzworks, Craig Hogarth (Scotts), Laurent Labede (Elliots & Lido) and Duncan McKay (House), alongside Operational Head Chef Joanne Martin each took ownership of a course which … [Read more...]
Two Michelin stars in nine months, now Michael Wignall set to leave Gidleigh Park
Earlier today Michael Wignall announced that he is to leave Gidleigh Park departing after the New Year. The announcement comes two years after Michael joined Gidleigh Park in January 2016 and follows a successful partnership, with Michael being awarded many accolades including two Michelin stars just nine months after starting at the hotel. Stephanie Hocking, CEO Andrew … [Read more...]