It seems like a straight forward enough question and most of us will know the answer before we are even asked, but should it always be the same answer, maybe not. How a steak is cooked, or how well a steak is cooked can depend on a number of things in order to enjoy each steak to the full. The first choice will normally be the cut, and in most UK eateries that will be rump, … [Read more...]
Birds of a feather are flocking together changing hospitality ‘almost’ unnoticed
Recognising change and adapting to it rewards disproportionately, it’s how evolution works. Change however is something most find difficult, and maybe that explains the reward ratio. A current example being the world’s sixth largest hotel chain, it was created in January 2013 with one property. Since then has become the world’s fastest growing hotel chain with a network of … [Read more...]
Robin and Sarah Gill announce opening of Darby’s oyster bar
Robin and Sarah Gill have announced they will open Darby’s, an oyster bar, bakery and grill in London’s Nine Elms next month. Inspired by Robin’s jazz musician father, Earl ‘Darby’ Gill, the restaurant will celebrate his time spent touring America in the 50’s and early 60’s, reflecting the Manhattan bars he frequented on his travels. Darby’s will pay homage to Earl with a … [Read more...]
Prepped & ready: Commercial Kitchen 2019 reveals its record speaker line-up
Commercial Kitchen’s biggest ever speaker list has reached 48 and is still rising, with new names from Greene King, Costa Coffee, TRG, BrewDog, EAT., Las Iguanas, Dishoom, Hilton Hotels, CH&Co, GAIL’s, and Jamie’s Italian all set to share exclusive insights at their industry show, when it returns to the NEC Birmingham on 4-5 June. Thanks to the addition of a second … [Read more...]
Young chef protégés line up with their mentors to fundraise for Adopt a School
CELEBRATION OF CHEFS AND PROTÉGÉS: CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED & MICHELIN-STARRED CHEFS TEAM UP WITH FORMER APPRENTICES TO DELIVER WORLD-CLASS DINNER IN AID OF ADOPT A SCHOOL Earlier this month a unique line-up of leading chefs teamed up with their protégés at the exclusive Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall to generously volunteer their time and showcase a world-class menu … [Read more...]