Increased age limit as 2018 competition opens following greatest ever year Entries are now open for the 2018 North West Young Chef of the Year Competition – Essential Cuisine’s sixteenth annual search for the cream of the region’s young talent. Following a highly successful 2017 which saw three previous winners, including the current title […] More
Our new Quadro GN Format footprint delivers an elegant and modular stage through a highly efficient design for your cooking. It ensures precise and perfect workflow management. The exceptional timing and rhythms offered by Quadro enhances quick and accurate transitions for both clients and operators. The new WMF Quadro takes up this rhythm. Consistent from […] More
Christmas dinner is arguably one of the most cherished family feasts in the British calendar year. On 25th December, dinner tables across the country become lavished with gigantic Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes and vibrant buttered greens. It’s not surprising that amongst the cooking chaos, side dishes can often be overlooked. Luckily, Gary Durrant, Head […] More
‘tis the season to treat yourself! To celebrate the arrival of Christmas at K West Hotel & Spa, Studio Kitchen has created a new Winter Afternoon Tea, putting some Glam Rock into the ‘Jingle Bell Rock’! Christmas Menu at Studio Kitchen Throughout December, Studio Kitchen will also be serving a sumptuous three-course Set Menu. The […] More
The team at Hobart Cooking Solutions is celebrating after winning the Prime Cooking Equipment category at The Caterer’s Product Excellence Awards. The Bonnet Precipan, an exceptional piece of kit which can adapt to a multitude of cooking methods, was the worthy winner with the judges particularly impressed by the Precipan’s excellent functionality and myriad benefits […] More
Mark Gallacher takes over from long-serving John Henderson FEM’s new financial controller is an award-winning, marathon-running blogger. However, Mark Gallacher is also a highly experienced financial manager who was part of the team at Argent Energy Group during its growth from a £20m to a £164m turnover company. For the last few weeks […] More
Williams launches versatile, stackable refrigerated drawer unit with R290 refrigerant Williams’ latest product is a drawer unit that maximises refrigerated storage in any kitchen where space is limited. Available as either a fridge or a freezer, the Chef’s Drawer accepts 2/1GN pans, up to 150mm deep, and offers a capacity of up to 94litres. […] More
PUTTSHACK, the world’s first super tech indoor mini-golf experience is launching in March 2018, shaking up the social entertainment scene in the capital. Catapulting mini-golf into the future, the £15m food, drink and technology concept has been co-created by the masterminds of pioneering ping pong venue, Bounce and global phenomenon, Topgolf. Sprawled across 20,000 […] More
As December draws closer, pastry chefs across the UK will be adding some seasonal spice to their Afternoon Tea menus. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, we’ve rounded up five of the best Festive Afternoon Teas to enjoy in December 2017. Sopwell House, St Albans (www.sopwellhouse.co.uk) This December, Sopwell House’s Traditional Afternoon Tea will […] More
11th December 2017: Oakman Inns & Restaurants, which opened the doors of its first pub ten years ago this week, has announced that they have acquired the Freehold of The White Hart, Ampthill from Punch Taverns for £2.6m. The 1.2 acres site lies in the heart of the vibrant Bedfordshire market town, and as […] More
York & Albany With their own smoking jackets and slippers provided on arrival, guests are welcomed to sit back and relax whilst they enjoy a spot of afternoon tea, extraordinarily unusual British cocktails, lunch or dinner canapés, all while they revel in the best of traditional British cuisine in the privacy of their own ‘home’, […] More
Christmas has come early for Zonal, as the UK’s leading technology provider to the hospitality sector has installed its Aztec EPoS systems at the country’s largest dedicated, pop-up ice rink, located in Canary Wharf, London. The five units have been purchased for the Secret Garden bars being managed by RunWild Events. This is the first […] More