Originally from Seville, Patricia Roig commenced her culinary career studying at the University of Seville in 2000, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2003. She continued her training, and four years later gained a First-Class Honours degree in Tourism. During her studies, Patricia undertook two internships, the first in 2001 as a commis chef at Miranda Suizo Hotel in … [Read more...]
New manager to lead the team at Dunston Hall
A new General Manager has taken the reins at the four-star Dunston Hall in Norwich. Experienced hotelier, Andrew Blyth, will now lead 150-strong team at the Elizabethan-style hotel, which is part of the QHotels portfolio. Andrew, from Suffolk, will oversee operations at the 166-bed hotel, which is set within 150 acres of parkland and boasts a USA PGA-rated golf course, … [Read more...]
John Grover wins NACC Care Chef of the Year 2018
John Grover of Auchtercrag House Care Home, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, was crowned 2018 NACC Care Chef of the Year, yesterday, following a thrilling national final. The prestigious National Chef of the Year culinary competition, organised by the National Association of Care Catering (NACC), seeks out the UK’s best chef working in the care sector. Barking & Dagenham … [Read more...]
Elior commissions specialist training programme for aspiring executive chefs
Elior UK has taken investing in its people to the next level after putting 14 senior chefs through a bespoke training programme designed to help them make the jump to executive level. The course – which Elior plans to roll out across the company – was designed by University Hospitality Seminars Ltd. to meet the specific learning needs set by Peter Joyner, Elior UK food … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey celebrates achievements of 2018’s graduates
At an event held at the Blue Fin Building, London on Tuesday 5th June, leading UK hospitality provider, BaxterStorey, celebrated the success of the graduates of both its Graduate Programme and Advanced Management Programme. The programmes represent two of many schemes run by BaxterStorey that are designed to develop the individuals and teams that make up the company. They … [Read more...]