By Angela Green, Content Executive: Adam Handling Restaurant Group investing in team wellbeing and development. The Adam Handling Restaurant Group has opened a new office and team development centre in Covent Garden, close to Frog by Adam Handling restaurant and Eve Bar, for all team members across the Group to benefit from. Adam Handling said of the initiative: “Our … [Read more...]
Final six announced by the Roux family for the Roux Scholarship 2023
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Final six anounced by the Roux family for the Roux Scholarship 2023. Following the regional finals taking place in London and Birmingham, the Roux family has announced six chefs who will compete for the title of Roux Scholar 2023 on 3rd April 2023. They are: Ben Champkin, The Newt, Somerset Christopher Clarke, Core … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day sees BaxterStorey appointment to drive diversity
By Angela Green, Content Executive: International Women’s Day sees BaxterStorey appointment to drive diversity. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services This International Women’s Day, BaxterStorey has welcomed self-taught chef, Bettina Campolucci Bordi as Chef Partner to inspire more women into the hospitality industry. A successful wellness chef, Bettina … [Read more...]
Straits Kitchen appoints new Head Chef
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Straits Kitchen appoints new Head Chef. Straits Kitchen, the signature restaurant at Pan Pacific London, has appointed a new Head Chef, Nick Yung. An expert in south-east Asian cuisine, Chef Yung has trained and worked in Malaysia before moving to the UK. He has over a decade of experience gleaned in Cantonese style cooking and has … [Read more...]
The Alice appoints new Executive Chef
By Angela Green, Content Executive: The Alice appoints new Executive Chef. The Alice, Oxford’s all-day dining restaurant and bar set within The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels, have announced the appointment of their new Executive Chef, Rhys Grayson. Grayson will oversee all F&B at the hotel, including The Alice, where he will be developing new seasonal menus … [Read more...]
Every day is a school day, the power of learning how to make a Mutton Biryani
By Professor Peter Jones MBE FCGI FIH FRACA: Every day is a school day, the power of learning how to make a Mutton Biryani. Winston Churchill is reported as saying, "I am always ready to learn although, I do not always like being taught". Learning from a master of their craft is more than just learning, it is also a privilege. Churchill drew the distinction … [Read more...]
This year’s AA Rosette Awards announced today
By Angela Green, Content Executive: This year’s AA Rosette Awards announced today. Earlier today fifteen restaurants were commended for their culinary excellence, demonstrating an unprecedented level of quality and originality. One venue was awarded the esteemed four AA Rosettes, while an impressive fourteen were granted three AA Rosettes. Establishments … [Read more...]
Young Ukrainian student wins award for perfect 100% scores at the Welsh International Culinary Championships
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Young Ukrainian student wins award for perfect 100% scores at the Welsh International Culinary Championships.. A 17-year-old from Ukraine has achieved perfect 100% scores in two skills competitions at the Welsh International Culinary Championships. Yuliia Batrak, who lives with her mum Liudmyla and seven-year-old sister … [Read more...]
The Roux Scholarship announce 18 finalists for 2023
By Angela Green, Content Executive: The Roux Scholarship announce 18 finalists for 2023. As the regional finalists for the Roux Scholarship 2023 are announced, chairmen Alain Roux and Michel Roux Jr are delighted that a diverse group of talented young chefs have qualified for the next round of the competition. This year 12 of the 18 finalists are new to the … [Read more...]
Triumph for University of West London in winning Zest Quest Asia 2023
By Denis Sheehan MIH: Triumph for University of West London in winning Zest Quest Asia 2023. This marks the third time since the launch of the student culinary competition ten years ago that a team from the university’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism has taken first place. The results of the live cook off and knowledge presentations that comprise the … [Read more...]
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill announces new Executive Chef
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill announces new Executive Chef. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill has announced the appointment of Carlo Alberto Martino as its new Executive Chef. Working with the Hyatt brand for over a decade, Carlo joined the hotel group in 2011 as Chef de Partie at … [Read more...]
Adopt a School Trust dinner raises £18,000 for primary school food education
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Adopt a School Trust dinner raises £18,000 for primary school food education. Earlier this month a brigade of leading chefs volunteered to team up with students at Westminster Kingsway College to deliver a menu in aid of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ Adopt a School Trust, the charity delivering food education to local primary … [Read more...]
Cameron House welcome new Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
By Angela Green, Content Executive: Cameron House welcome new Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Cameron House on Loch Lomond has announced the appointment of Executive Chef James Murphy and Executive Sous Chef Brian Scanlan, who are collaborating again for the first time in 25 years. James Murphy will be spearheading … [Read more...]
New Forest Collection welcomes new Executive Head Chef
By Angela Green, Content Executive: New Forest Collection welcomes new Executive Head Chef. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK Burley Manor, part of New Forest Collection’s group of homegrown hospitality venues, welcomes Andras Veres as Executive Head Chef. Veres joins Burley Manor from Natural Fitness Food in London, where he has been Head Chef since 2020. … [Read more...]
Chester hotel shines a light on early hospitality careers to mark National Apprenticeship Week
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Chester hotel shines a light on early hospitality careers to mark National Apprenticeship Week. Hotel News is sponsored by HotelPartner UK The Chester Grosvenor is celebrating the next generation of hospitality talent to mark National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the need to encourage early careers in the … [Read more...]