Culinary Art

Former Ritz chef to embark on French terroir and cooking tour

Former Ritz chef to embark on French terroir and cooking tour

By Peter Ruddick

Sven-Hanson Britt, a chef who trained at the Academy of Culinary Arts, completed an apprenticeship at The Ritz and worked there for more than four years is to embark on a tour of France exploring terroir and cuisine for a reference guide for fellow chefs.

Cartwright (centre) has organised the series of events in aid of the industry's benevolent organisation

Top chefs unite for Hospitality Action

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.

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2011: The Winners

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2011: The Winners

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.

Michael Caines creates new City & Guilds qualification

Michael Caines creates new City & Guilds qualification

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.

Town & City invests in chef training schools

Town & City invests in chef training schools

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.

ACA reveal Annual Awards of Excellence 2010 winners

ACA reveal Annual Awards of Excellence 2010 winners

By Becky Paskin

Hospitality staff from The Ritz, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and Gleneagles hotel have dominated the Academy of Culinary Arts’ Annual Awards of Excellence 2010 list of winners

Pearls of Wisdom: Massimo Tebaldi

Pearls of Wisdom: Massimo Tebaldi

By Becky Paskin

Massimo Tebaldi has been executive chef for Renaissance Pubs for 10 years. Having once worked with John Torode and Canadian singer Bryan Adams, he is now working to transform The White Hart into a fish and chips gastropub called The Tommyfield

Pearls of Wisdom: John Campbell

Pearls of Wisdom: John Campbell

By Joe Lutrario

John Campbell is executive chef at Coworth Park, set to open in September. He left the Vineyard at Stockcross last year, where he held two Michelin stars

Pearls of Wisdom: Jason Atherton

Pearls of Wisdom: Jason Atherton

By Joe Lutrario

Jason Atherton is chef/patron at Maze, part of Gordon Ramsay Holdings. There are four Maze restaurants in London, New York and Capetown, but three more outposts are planned for Australia and the Middle East

BCF Chef of the Year finalists announced

BCF Chef of the Year finalists announced

By Becky Paskin

Aubrey Allen and the British Culinary Federation have announced the 10 finalists competing in the BCF Chef of the Year 2010 at Hotelympia in London’s Excel next month

TV chef Keith Floyd dies aged 65

TV chef Keith Floyd dies aged 65

By Becky Paskin

Keith Floyd, the flamboyant TV chef and restaurateur, has died aged 65 following a heart attack at his partner’s home in Dorset yesterday

Rising Star: Shaun O'Brien

Rising Star: Shaun O'Brien

By Emma Eversham

Liverpool Community College catering and hospitality student Shaun OBrien shares his thoughts on the industry as he prepares for his future career

Rising Star: Adam Clark

Rising Star: Adam Clark

By Emma Eversham

Lewisham College Professional Cookery student Adam Clark shares his thoughts on the industry as he prepares for his career

Rising Star: Jordan Foster

Rising Star: Jordan Foster

By Emma Eversham

Salford City College student Jordan Foster talks about landing a job with chef Mitch Tonks after impressing him at the National Seafood Championships

Rising Star: Scott Carlton

Rising Star: Scott Carlton

By Emma Eversham

Scott Carlton, one of the industrys Rising Stars shares his thoughts, inspirations and aspirations as he prepares for a career in hospitality

Compass announce Senior Chef of the Year

Compass announce Senior Chef of the Year

By Becky Paskin

Denis Mwakalua was this afternoon announced as the Compass Group Chef of the Year after a live cook-off at the Restaurant Show in London

Rising Star: Ben Arnold

Rising Star: Ben Arnold

By Emma Eversham

BigHospitalitys latest Rising Star, Westminster Kingsway College student Ben Arnold shares his plans for the future

New KNORR Stock Reduction

New KNORR Stock Reduction

By Unilever Foodsolutions

Its got the closest taste, look and aroma to scratch-made stock ever.