The most influential movers and shakers from the UK’s restaurant and bar scene were out in force last night for the Imbibe Personality of the Year Awards 2013. Now in its third year, the awards ceremony was held at Paramount in London where guests enjoyed spectacular panoramic views of the city. Nominees, judges and guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails and canapés while … [Read more...]
Essential Cuisines’s Tasting Invite and Free Samples
Essential Cuisine's Northern Restaurant & Bar Show 2013 Tasting Invite and Free Samples. Essential Cuisine will once again be exhibiting at this year's Northern Restaurant and Bar Show 2013 and our team will be on hand to discuss with you your kitchen requirements. We'll be there to demonstrate our ranges our stocks, jus, gravy, demi-glace and glaces which taste and … [Read more...]
This week’s recipe from Chef’s Corner, by Will Holland
Get Cooking With…Will Holland, Head Chef at La Bacasse A truly innovative craftsman, Michelin starred chef Will Holland is passionate about food. Striving for perfection and originality, his cooking is best described as a modern British interpretation of the classic French repertoire. The result is sublime seasonal dishes using local produce wherever possible with intense … [Read more...]
Team UK secures highest position ever in the Bocuse d’Or
Only nation to bring home two trophies UK candidate Adam Bennett and commis chef Kristian Curtis from Simpsons in Edgbaston, yesterday reached the highest place ever for Team UK in the world’s most prestigious chef competition, the Bocuse d’Or. The team put in a fantastic performance and reached fourth place, just six points away from a place on the coveted … [Read more...]
Don’t get steamed up about energy prices
Winterhalter’s UC Energy machines keep warewashing costs down as energy prices rise Traditionally, warewashing has been a huge consumer of resources. With energy prices expected to rise by some 8% in 2013 (according to MoneyExpert.com) pubs, bars and restaurants will be looking at how to cut their energy bills - especially when it comes to warewashing. With this in mind … [Read more...]