The image of the month for May comes from one of my long-standing favourite restaurants in London. I don’t often venture to East London, however when I do, it’s probably to dine at Adam Handling’s The Frog E1. This captivating creation comes from BCF chef of the year finalist Josh Donachie who’s been sous chef at The Frog E1 for less than 12 months. It’s a dish of … [Read more...]
Record number of entries for the prestigious chocolate awards
A record-breaking 1,200 entries have been judged at the 2018 Academy of Chocolate Awards - 400 more than last year, rising from 12 when it first launched in 2005. The entries, made up of chocolate produced in more than 45 countries, included a significant increase in chocolate made by smaller producers - reflecting growing awareness of the origin, craft and sustainability of … [Read more...]
FCSI UK and Ireland appoints new vice chair
Matthew Merritt-Harrison has been appointed as Vice Chair of the FCSI UK and Ireland. Matthew, who is Managing Partner of Merritt-Harrison Catering Consultancy, will support the current Chair, Julian Edwards, until he assumes the role of Chair in December this year. With more than 40 years’ experience of the catering industry, Matthew is also a fellow of the Institute of … [Read more...]
Riversdale Police club says ‘i do’ to Carringtons Catering as part of new partnership
Carringtons Catering has been appointed as a preferred caterer for South Liverpool’s Riversdale Police Club. The venue, which is headed by Aries Leisure, has partnered with the catering firm following the recent launch of its ‘Weddings on the Waterfront’ concept, which offers brides and grooms to be fully-customisable marquee style weddings with stunning views of the River … [Read more...]
Launceston Place Behind the Pass!
This Summer, Ben Murphy, Head Chef at Kensington restaurant Launceston Place, will welcome a host of some of the UK’s best chefs to join him in a series of one-off ‘Behind the Pass’ dinners. A celebration of British cooking and the diversity of styles and techniques found across our country’s restaurants, the line-up will include; Sat Bains (Restaurant Sat Bains), Florence … [Read more...]