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FEM converts corporate development chef’s freelance gig into permanent post
Alan Evans takes on full-time role developing the market for brands such as Alto Shaam, Hamilton Beach Commercial, Sirman and Pujadas.
Russian chef and TV presenter brings new ‘bowl’ concept to the UK
BOWLS, a new concept based on internationally-inspired food bowls, is making its debut in London via CDG Leisure. The restaurant, based out of a 1,830 square foot site in Soho, will feature an all-day dining menu showcasing food bowls inspired by flavours from all over the world, using sustainable UK-sourced ingredients. Diners can expect to…
EXCLUSIVE: Patented catering tool stops more chefs falling into fryers
A chef who scalded himself after slipping into a fryer while trying to clean an extraction canopy could have avoided injury by using a baffle filter removal tool, a UK company with a patent for such a device has said. Newport-based Concept Fabs, a specialist in the design and fabrication of stainless steel catering equipment,…
British chef converts classic Citroen into world’s smallest mobile kitchen
Well-known chef and founder of The Style Academy, Andrew Mellon, has devised what he claims is the world’s smallest mobile food truck, in the form of a converted Citroen 2CV car. He plans to take the vehicle, which has been kitted out with £35,000 of catering equipment, around the UK as part a campaign to…
Chef seriously injured after “freak” kitchen accident at London restaurant
A London chef is being treated in hospital for “very serious” burns following a suspected gas explosion in the kitchen of the restaurant he was working at. It is thought that the blast at Charlotte’s Place in Ealing may have been caused by a faulty gas canister. The impact of the blast blew out…
Contract caterer hires BBC Masterchef star as development chef manager
Contract catering firm T (n) S Catering has appointed Wayne Sullivan – a former semi-finalist in BBC show Masterchef: The Professionals – as its development chef manager. The Leamington Spa-based firm says his skills will support the business’s ambition in closing the gap between food innovations on the high street by bringing similar provisions to…
Leading hotel chef relishing chance to rule kitchen roost
The new executive chef of one of the country’s top hotels and Michelin star restaurants has described how she is looking forward to putting her stamp on its kitchen and inspiring her brigade to even greater achievements. Lisa Goodwin-Allen, who has worked at Northcote in Lancashire for more than 17 years, was recently promoted to the top…
Curry chef ‘attacked customer with chilli powder’ after food dispute
A curry house chef attacked a customer by throwing chilli powder in his eyes after receiving a complaint about “rubbery” chicken, a court has heard. Kamrul Islam, 47, is currently on trial at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court, accused of causing David Evans actual bodily harm while he was dining at the Prince of Bengal in…
New culinary director at The Stafford London given remit to launch future restaurant projects
The Stafford London has announced the appointment of Ben Tish as culinary director, overseeing the entire food offering, including The Game Bird restaurant, the celebrated American Bar, Wine Cellars, private dining, suites and in-room dining. Tish (left) joins from his previous role as c hef director of Salt Yard Group, launching the renowned Soho sites…
