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Coeliac UK Gluten-free Chef of the Year: Finalists announced

07-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Coeliac UK has announced the six finalists for this year’s Gluten-free Chef of the Year competition.

Knorr & Blue Dragon unite to offer range of pastes and concentrated sauces

04-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Knorr has partnered with Oriental retail brand Blue Dragon to offer a new range of curry pastes and concentrated sauces specially developed for chefs.

Macdonald pair named Visionary Mentor and Visionary Chef of the Year 2011

03-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Michelin-starred chef Aiden Byrne mentored Rohan Nevins to win the Visionary Mentor of the Year and Visionary Chef of the Year 2011.

Business Profile: Arjun Waney

02-Nov-2011 By Stefan Chomka

The relaunch of The Arts Club is just one of a long line of new openings for successful restaurateur Arjun Waney, as he explains in this exclusive interview with Restaurant magazine.

Head chef appointments at the Green Room and the Beach Bistro

28-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The Green Room restaurant in Bournemouth and the Beach Bistro in East Sussex have appointed new head chefs, who both have a passion for using locally-sourced and sustainable food.

BCF entry call for Chef of the Year 2012

21-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The British Culinary Federation (BCF) is inviting chefs from around the UK to enter its 2012 Chef of the Year Competition.

Le Manoir chef and Coworth Park waiter win YCYW 2011

21-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Chris Kenny, junior sous chef at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons and Sophie Henderson, commis de rang at Coworth Park, have been named Young Chef Young Waiter 2011.

World Chocolate Masters final to be streamed live on BigHospitality

14-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

As next week sees the 2011 World Chocolate Masters Final taking place in Paris, BigHospitality can reveal that the competition will be broadcast through a live stream accessible on our website.

Charles Smith of Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley wins Young National Chef of the Year 2011

12-Oct-2011 By Emma Eversham

Charles Smith, junior sous chef at Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley, has won the title Young National Chef of the Year 2011.

Frederick Forster of Nuovo crowned National Chef of the Year 2011

12-Oct-2011 By Emma Eversham

Frederick Forster, head chef at Nuovo restaurant in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, has been crowned National Chef of the Year 2011 with second and third place going to Alyn Williams of The Wesbury and Hayden Groves of Lloyds of London respectively.

Adam Gray leaves Rhodes 24 to focus on Northamptonshire pub

10-Oct-2011 By Emma Eversham

Adam Gray is to leave his job as head chef at Gary Rhodes' city restaurant Rhodes 24 to focus on Northamptonshire pub The Red Lion, which he co-owns with his business partner Nick Bonner.

IDEAS FROM YOUR PEERS

Chocolate Unwrapped at Vinopolis and All-Stars Dinner at The Pass

07-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Restaurants, pubs and hotels including The Pass, The Belfry and Le Pont de la Tour tell us about special events and promotions they are running to attract customers.

Valrhona's Frederic Bau shares professional tips in chocolate encyclopedia

07-Oct-2011 By Emma Eversham

Frederic Bau, executive chef and director of Valrhona's Ecole du Grand Chocolat, has compiled a book which aims to share the top tips of working with chocolate from some of France's best pastry chefs.

Top chefs unite for Hospitality Action

04-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Gordon Cartwright, managing director of Visionary Dining and former AA restaurant inspector, is organising a series of culinary events in support of Hospitality Action.

Career Profile: James Hatswell

03-Oct-2011 By Emma Eversham

Chef James Hatswell trained at HMS Raleigh’s Cookery School after joining the Navy at 16. During his eight years in the forces he visited 36 countries, developing a love of global cuisine. He currently runs a tight ship as head chef at the Heron Restaurant...

Top female chefs unite for Action Against Hunger

27-Sep-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Four of the UK’s most renowned female chefs are joining forces for Action Against Hunger’s Fine Wine Auction and Dinner taking place next month.

Business profile: Alan Murchison's 10 In 8

14-Sep-2011 By Joe Lutrario

Alan Murchison's 10 In 8 group aims to operate 10 Michelin-starred restaurants by 2018. Meet the business brains of fine dining.

Eight chefs chosen for the National Chef of the Year 2011 final

09-Sep-2011 By Becky Paskin

The eight finalists in the 2011 National Chef of the Year competition have been named following four intense semi-final heats held this week.

Career Profile: James Nathan

02-Sep-2011 By Emma Eversham

Former MasterChef winner James Nathan threw in his job as a barrister to pursue his passion for cooking and since appearing on the TV series in 2008, the 38-year-old has worked in some of the UK’s top professional kitchens and appeared at a number of...

Elena Arzak and Ashley Palmer-Watts to take centre stage at The Restaurant Show 2011

25-Aug-2011 By Emma Eversham

Elena Arzak of award-winning Spanish restaurant Arzak and Heston Blumenthal protégée Ashley Palmer-Watts are among the chefs who will take centre stage at The Restaurant Show this year.

Ex-Zuma and Nobu chef to open Japanese steak house and pub

17-Aug-2011 By Emma Eversham

Ex-Zuma and Nobu head chef Ross Shonhan is to open a Japanese steak house and contemporary Izakaya - a Japanese pub - in London next year.

Renaissance Pubs open sixth venue, The Rosendale, in West Dulwich

10-Aug-2011 By Becky Paskin

Renaissance Pubs, the five-strong London-based pub group, has launched its sixth venue in West Dulwich, The Rosendale.

New chef appointments at Bennett Hay and K West Hotel & Spa

21-Jul-2011 By Emma Eversham

Hotel-style support operator Bennett Hay has appointed former Restaurant Associates executive chef Andy Aston its new development chef to oversee its dining operations.

Pearls of Wisdom: Tom Kerridge

15-Jul-2011 By William Drew

Fresh from triumphing on Great British Menu, the chef-owner of Michelin-starred The Hand & Flowers in Marlow, Bucks, is back in his kitchen developing new dishes.

Macdonald Hotels in talks with more top chefs following Aiden Byrne partnership

14-Jul-2011 By Emma Eversham

Macdonald Hotels has revealed it has been in talks with a number of 'top chefs' to run partnership food operations at its 42 UK hotels after signing a deal with Aiden Byrne to open a restaurant at one of its Cheshire properties.

Simon Rogan: Roganic’s first year is critical to London success

08-Jul-2011 By Becky Paskin

The success of temporary Marylebone restaurant Roganic in its first year will determine Simon Rogan’s future in the capital, the chef has said.

Ideas from your Peers

Wimbledon in 3D at Park Plaza and BBQ masterclasses at Pearl restaurant

24-Jun-2011 By Tom Allsop

Restaurants, pubs and hotels, including Pearl and Park Plaza London Victoria, tell us about the marketing campaigns and promotions they're running this summer to attract customers

Pearls of Wisdom: Sat Bains

17-Jun-2011 By William Drew

Recognised as one of the country’s most creative chefs, the notorious Nottingham-based Bains isn’t getting any quieter.

Top hospitality associations sign up to The Restaurant Show 2011

15-Jun-2011 By Emma Eversham

Seven key associations operating within hospitality are to appear at The Restaurant Show (TRS) this year offering advice and support for attendees on a range of areas within the industry.

National Chef of the Year 2011 semi-finalists announced

14-Jun-2011 By Lorraine Heller

The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced the 40 semi-finalists who will compete in the next round of the 2011 National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition.

Career profile: Michele Caggianese

10-Jun-2011 By Emma Eversham

Despite arriving in the UK seven and a half years ago from Italy with no knowledge of the English language and no formal training, Michele Caggianese has managed to carve a successful career front-of- house in some of London’s top restaurants and hotels....

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2011: The Winners

03-Jun-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Philip Howard from the two Michelin-starred The Square restaurant was yesterday awarded the top accolade at the Craft Guild of Chefs annual awards ceremony, joining another 14 chefs who were recognised for their culinary contribution.

YCYW introduces new skills awards

26-May-2011 By Becky Paskin

Entries are now open for the 2011 Young Chef Young Waiter competition (YCYW), which this year see the addition of six new skill awards.

Cass Titcombe to open West London bistro

24-May-2011 By Becky Paskin

Former Canteen executive chef Cass Titcombe is to open a neighbourhood bistro and wine bar in West London next spring, BigHospitality can reveal.

Michael Caines creates new City & Guilds qualification

05-May-2011 By Becky Paskin

Michael Caines MBE, executive chef at Abode Hotels, Gidleigh Park and Bath Priory, has partnered with City & Guilds qualifications to design a two-year hospitality and catering course for students at Exeter College.

Career Profile: Julien Maisonneuve

28-Apr-2011 By Becky Paskin

Formerly head chef at Restaurant Tom Aikens, Julien Maisonneuve is now the new executive chef of the Booking Office bar and restaurant in Marriott’s latest London hotel opening, the St Pancras Renaissance, where he will work alongside Marcus Wareing’s...

Craft Guild of Chefs announces 2011 award nominees

26-Apr-2011 By Becky Paskin

Lisa Allen of Northcote Manor, Anirudh Arora of Moti Mahal and Sudha Shankar Saha of Saffron are amongst 40 chefs nominated in the shortlist for the 2011 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards.

Orchid chef joins Maggi Guest Chef campaign

26-Apr-2011 By Becky Paskin

Nestle Professional’s Maggi brand has unveiled Orchid Group senior development chef Brendan Corder as pubs expert for its new Guest Chef campaign.

Career Profile: Adam Simmonds

18-Apr-2011 By Becky Paskin

It took Adam Simmonds 16 years before he accepted his first head chef position, but the now Michelin-starred executive chef of Danesfield House in Marlow claims his slow and steady approach has ultimately culminated in his success.

Career Profile: Allan Pickett

01-Apr-2011 By Becky Paskin

Once divided between cooking or gardening for a career, Allan Pickett, head chef of Plateau in Canary Wharf, has since retained a Michelin star, competed in international competitions and worked with the likes of Michel Roux, Chris and Jeff Galvin.

Jason Atherton hopes Pollen Street dessert bar will shine limelight on pastry chefs

28-Mar-2011 By Stefan Chomka

Jason Atherton is hoping to reignite the UK’s desire for desserts when he opens his much-anticipated debut solo venture Pollen Street Social in Mayfair this month.

Pearls of Wisdom: Mickael Weiss

25-Mar-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Mickael Weiss has been executive head chef at the City restaurant Coq d’Argent for a decade, after a career climbing the ranks in establishments like Le Gavroche, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, The Walnut Tree Inn and The Intercontinental.

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs names Young Chef of the Year 2011

22-Mar-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Garret Keown from The Bell Inn, Horndon on Hill, Essex, has been named the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Chef of the Year 2011 following a cook-off against seven other finalists last week.

Great British Pub Food Awards winners announced

11-Mar-2011 By Jo Bruce

Paul Salisbury, the managing director of gastropub operator Lovely Pubs has won the Great British Pub Food Awards' 2011 Special Achievement Award.

Ryan Murphy to leave head chef position at The Savoy

09-Mar-2011 By Becky Paskin

Ryan Murphy, the head chef at The Savoy Hotel’s River Restaurant, is to leave his position at the end of April for a position in the countryside, in a bid to attain a Michelin star.

National Chef of the Year 2011 open for entries

02-Mar-2011 By Lorraine Heller

The Craft Guild of Chefs is calling for chefs from across sectors in the hospitality industry to enter the 2011 National Chef of the Year competition.

Pearls of Wisdom: Michael Caines

25-Feb-2011 By Joe Lutrario

Trained under Raymond Blanc and Joël Robuchon, Michael Caines is operational partner, director and executive chef at both Devon’s Gidleigh Park and The Bath Priory in Bath.

Town & City invests in chef training schools

18-Feb-2011 By Becky Paskin

Town & City Pub Company, operator of Yates’s and Slug and Lettuce, has launched its own chef schools to help chefs and kitchen managers improve their skills.

Draft House and Bennett’s appointments

16-Feb-2011 By Becky Paskin

Charlie McVeigh’s Draft House has appointed a new operations director to oversee its three existing venues in London and future openings.

ACA announces 2011 Excellence Awards semi-finalists

15-Feb-2011 By Becky Paskin

The Academy of Culinary Arts has announced the kitchen, pastry and service semi-finalists in its 2011 Annual Awards of Excellence.