If you can’t have a kitchen garden outside, then create one indoors. That is what the chefs of Sofitel London Gatwick have done, and it is already a talking point among hotel guests. They have turned the base of the hotel’s iconic fountain, situated in the central atrium, into an herb garden with natural light coming from the glass ceiling. Basil, thyme, coriander, parsley, … [Read more...]
CH&Co Group Commercial’s Executive Chef is made a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Cooks of London
Karen Poynter, the Executive Chef of CH&Co Group’s commercial business, has been made a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Cooks of London. The honour has been bestowed upon Karen for her achievements in catering and her links to the City of London. In 2000, Karen was appointed sous chef at Chester Boyd, CH&Co Group’s specialist business that caters at many of … [Read more...]
Raymond Blanc OBE announced for 21st Skills for Chefs Conference
The 21st Skills for Chefs Conference in Sheffield will commence with an exciting opening event. David McKown, Director of Skills for Chefs commented “We are excited to announce that the conference will open on Wednesday 4th July with ‘An Evening with Raymond Blanc OBE’, an on-stage interview with one of the world’s most respected chefs." As Chef Patron of Belmond Le … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White inspires next generation
Catering students from Weston College’s School of Food were given the chance to quiz one of the UK’s most successful chefs of all time, Marco Pierre White, during his latest visit to the South West. The celebrity chef, who was visiting his two North Somerset restaurants, which are located at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House in Congresbury, spent time with the youngsters, … [Read more...]
Le Pont de la Tour announce new head Chef Julien Imbert
This December, Julien Imbert will take over the kitchen of Tower Bridge institution, Le Pont de la Tour. Drawing on his extensive Michelin starred experience, Julien will combine traditional French cooking with a modern approach as he heads up the menus of the Bar & Grill, the Restaurant and in the new year he will announce a new concept for the bakery, and the Le Pont de … [Read more...]