Young Chefs

Monthly Column

Young chefs lack the time or money to eat out - can the industry help?

14-Nov-2017 By Tony Naylor

Eating widely and well is crucial for inspiring young chefs. Could the industry do more to facilitate that?

'It's going to be really exciting': Nigel Haworth on Obsession 18

05-Oct-2017 By Stefan Chomka

Chef event Obsession at Northcote in Lancashire started in 2001 with just four chefs. It returns in January next year with a line up of more than 20 UK and international chefs. Chef-owner Nigel Haworth discusses its evolution

The Craft Guild of Chefs calls on senior chefs to mentor at its Graduate Awards

28-Apr-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The Craft Guild of Chefs is calling for senior chefs to become mentors to young chefs in its Graduate Awards scheme, and has outlined the benefits taking part can bring to mentors themselves.

Dan Doherty launches Chefs of Tomorrow scheme to inspire and develop future talent

09-Feb-2015 By Emma Eversham

Duck & Waffle executive chef Dan Doherty has launched an initiative to give up-and-coming young chefs a platform to showcase their skills and allow restaurants to host the culinary stars of the future.

Introduce young people to the industry earlier, say experts

09-Oct-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Visiting schools and educating youngsters about cooking could help solve recruitment issues, according to a panel of chefs and industry experts.

Tom Kitchin & Dominic Jack on Michelin stars, the rise of Edinburgh and running a 'gastropub'

21-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Edinburgh's dining scene is almost unimaginable without Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack, chef-patrons of the Michelin-starred The Kitchin and Castle Terrace restaurants who recently opened their family-friendly dining pub The Scran & Scallie.

Craig Sandle: Career Profile

09-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Craig Sandle is proof that dedication and commitment pays off in hospitality. The 37-year-old Edinburgh-born chef has worked in restaurants for over 20 years, spending nine of those heading up Number One at the Balmoral Hotel. Now, he oversees the latest...

Alyn Williams: Career Profile

01-Mar-2013 By Luke Nicholls

A Michelin star, 15th in the National Restaurant Awards and the National Chef of the Year title – 2012 was a remarkable year for Alyn Williams. In this exclusive interview, the chef-patron of his eponymous restaurant at the Westbury hotel in Mayfair reveals...

Tennent's launches unique apprenticeship for Scottish chefs

10-Jan-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Tennent’s Training Academy, situated on the site of Tennent’s Brewery in Glasgow, has launched a new, innovative Modern Apprentice training program for young chefs across Scotland in a bid to raise the standards of kitchen staff across the nation.