The 2013 winners of South West Chef of the Year competition were announced last night at the 10th anniversary presentation dinner hosted and sponsored by Exeter Golf and Country Club. Nathan Cornwell from Lucknam Park, Bath, has been crowned the prestigious title of overall South West Chef of the Year 2013 after also winning the Young Professional Class. Andy Chan from … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Recipe, Citrus Mango Cheesecake Baskets
Ingredients for 6 200 g Philadelphia Original Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon Finely grated zest of 1 lime 60 g caster sugar 150 ml soured cream 6 ready-made brandy snap baskets 1 ripe mango peeled and thinly sliced Instructions Whisk together the Philly, lemon and lime zests and the sugar. Then gradually whisk in the lemon juice. Fold the … [Read more...]
Food Allergies: food services businesses seek advice
Over 2 million people in the UK have their food choice dictated by their allergy/intolerance, and 22% of the population believe they have a food allergy: these are basic facts with profound implications for the hospitality sector. Last week, H & C News attended the FATC conference outlined below and – along with quite a number of the delegates attending – started to get to … [Read more...]
The ‘Sprinter’ Kitchen: It’s Not Big But It’s Clever
The Sprinter Kitchen is tow-able, easy in easy out, versatile and an extremely flexible option for catering requirement. It has been designed to suit all smaller catering facilities from rest homes to event catering. As a result of its versatility, it offers a flexible solution when site access or space is a problem. Any catering equipment installed in the Sprinter kitchen can … [Read more...]
Takeaway Innovation Expo 2013
An all-new exhibition aims to champion innovation in the takeaway industry, with 5,000 visitors expected to attend for the chance to see 120 exhibitors, 85 seminars and workshops across two days at Olympia London, 28-29 November. While most industry sectors are struggling in a challenging financial climate, it seems that the UK’s takeaway industry is weathering the storm … [Read more...]