The first award for hospitality excellence created in honour of legendary Scottish chef Andrew Fairlie has been won by Dumfries House, the 18th-Century Ayrshire country mansion and estate rescued and redeveloped by Prince Charles. Fairlie, who died in January after a long battle with a brain tumour, was Scotland’s only double Michelin Star holder for his eponymous hotel … [Read more...]
Chef Profile: In honour of a drunken butler
We recently treated ourselves to a visit to Clerkenwell to meet chef Yuma Hashemi, Chef Patron of The Drunken Butler. Clerkenwell, London EC1 for decades has been home ground to many in media including The Guardian and EMAP, so it was a trip down memory lane to meet chef Yuma Hashemi in Roseberry Avenue. We sat down with chef and asked a few questions to gain an insight … [Read more...]
North Yorkshire Stately Home announces new Head Chef
Goldsborough Hall is delighted to announce Chris O’Callaghan as the new head chef of its elegant two AA rosette fine dining experience. Prior to joining Goldsborough Hall, 37-year-old Chris has worked in some of the finest 3AA rosette and Michelin-starred hotels and restaurants across the UK. He was recently head chef at The Castle Dairy in Kendal, Cumbria, an historic … [Read more...]
Investment in growing pub business creates 20 new jobs
Carlos Maidana and Joy Roberts have opened their fourth site in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire – The Oarsman at Marlow – following a £550,000 joint refurbishment with Star Pubs & Bars, which has created more than 20 new jobs. The pub is the couple’s third with Star Pubs & Bars and is on a 15-year lease. Formerly The Cross Keys, it had been closed for over a year … [Read more...]
Popular local family celebrate 22 years running Bracknell pub as a shining example
Publican Shane Levey and his family are set to enjoy their 22nd anniversary of running the Admiral Cunningham, Bracknell, following a £180,000 investment by Ei Group. This latest project is part of Ei Group’s £80m estate investment scheme, which aims to ensure that its network of 4,000 plus pubs are vibrant, attractive and at the heart of their local communities across the … [Read more...]