Following the appointment of Aiden Byrne’s long term prodigy Nathaniel Tofan as Head Chef at his city centre collaboration with Living Ventures earlier this year, the company announced today that Aiden Byrne is leaving the business in January for pastures new. Commenting on the move Byrne said; “I feel the time is right for Nat to get the recognition he deserves at … [Read more...]
Tom Phillips from Restaurant Story wins U.K. Bocuse d’Or selection
Tom Phillips, sous chef at Restaurant Story in London, won the UK Selection of the Bocuse d’Or on Saturday 18 November. Five chefs competed in a three hour 45 minute cook off at The Skills Show at Birmingham NEC. The runner-up was Adam Thomason MCA, executive chef at Restaurant Associates. The other chefs competing were Chris Hill MCA, premier sous chef, The Ritz London, … [Read more...]
Top London Chefs inspire the next generation of talent at Westminster Kingsway College
Five of London’s most highly-skilled chefs helped 40 students of Westminster Kingsway College create a mouth-watering meal for 70 extremely discerning diners in one of the most famed catering colleges in the country – raising nearly £1,100 for charity. Westminster Kingsway is one of the country’s most famed catering colleges – it’s where Jamie Oliver, Ainsley Harriott, … [Read more...]
EEF Venues celebrates culinary success
EEF Venues is celebrating its culinary success at the Venues of Excellence annual culinary competition ‘The Cook and Serve Challenge, held on 28th October at Cambridge Regional College, followed by an Awards Dinner held at Kents Hill Park Conference & Training Centre in Milton Keynes. Now in its 19th year, the live cookery competition tests the skill of participants and … [Read more...]
The Landmark London appoints new Head Pastry Chef, Colin Grossi
The Landmark London is pleased to announce the hire of new Head Pastry Chef, Colin Grossi. Before Colin’s appointment at the hotel, the new Head Pastry Chef worked at a number of reputable, fine-dining establishments in and around London to include Cliveden House, Corrigan’s Mayfair, Hakkasan, The Greenhouse restaurant and Le Caprice. Colin started his journey in the … [Read more...]