News – Chef Publishing

Members’ Club for the Hospitality Industry gears up for January opening

22nd November 2018By Martyn

Master Sommeliers Xavier Rousset and Gearoid Devaney have revealed more details about TRADE, their members’ club for the hospitality industry, which is set to open in January 2019. A space for relaxing, socialising and networking TRADE will be a social space with a focus on…

Ho-Ho-Ho: HOSPITALITY ACTION’S CHRISTMAS ONLINE AUCTION IS NOW OPEN

22nd November 2018By Martyn

The annual Hospitality Action Christmas Online Auction is now open for bids. In its 16thyear, the auction is open from 10am on Thursday 22ndNovember and includes more fantastic prizes than ever, from champagne afternoon teas, to luxury breaks, days at the spa, Michelin dining and…

Finalists Announced for Inaugural “Pidy ‘Revamp the Vol-au-vent’ Student Challenge”

19th November 2018By Martyn

Pidy is delighted to reveal the eight finalists for the Pidy ‘Revamp the Vol-au-vent’ Student Challenge which has returned for a second year. Pidy would like to congratulate the finalists, who have been chosen amongst students from across the country to attend the live cook-off final…

Carpigiani scoop leading sales manager from competition in latest appointment

16th November 2018By Martyn

Carpigiani UK has announced the appointment of Paul Richards as the new Business Development Manager for the North of England and Wales in dual role that will also incorporate national and key accounts. Richards, who joined Carpigiani UK at the end of October, has been…

French Bakery Celebrates Quality Food Award

12th November 2018By Martyn

Bridor’s Raspberry Croissant is a Fruity Hit with Judges The leading French bakery business, Bridor, is ending its 30thanniversary year on a high note after receiving a Quality Food Award on 1stNovember 2018. Bridor received the award in the ‘Bakery Other – Instore Bakery’ category,…

Taste the future – Entries open for Nestle Professional® Toque d’Or® 2019

5th November 2018By Martyn

Registration opens today (5th November) for the prestigious 2019 Nestle Professional® Toque d’Or® competition for students and apprentice chefs at commis level in the UK. Now in its 31st year, the Toque d’Or® competition is one of the UK’s most influential training and development programmes,…

Pidy Extends Seasonal Themed Christmas Pastry Range

25th October 2018By Martyn

With the summer well and truly over, the temperature dropping and the evenings getting shorter, attention has turned to Christmas menu planning and sourcing seasonal ingredients. Vol-au-vents are the epitome of retro chic and a festive party essential and now, thanks to the latest product…

The Pacojet 2 PLUS: Perfection à la minute. Pacotizing® in new, unprecedented dimensions.

25th October 2018By Martyn

Chef Tools is proud to announce the arrival in the UK of the next generation of multi-functional, precision instruments for professional kitchens from Pacojet. The Pacojet 2 PLUS is the essential new tool for adventurous chefs that demand perfect results every time. It is much more than…

The Chefs’ Forum Autumn Meet at Chucs, The Serpentine Gallery, London

18th October 2018By Martyn

Chucs at The Serpentine Gallery, Hyde Park proved the perfect venue for the latest London Chefs’ Forum event. The Italian restaurant boasts some really fantastic chefs and the authentic, yet healthy Italian menu is truly delicious! Vita Whitaker of Whitco introduced the Zaha Hadid-designed Chucs…

Sous Vide Tools opens the doors to London Showroom

18th October 2018By Martyn

Sous Vide Tools’ has opened its very first High Street showroom and development kitchen – named “Toolshed @ W2” – near Marble Arch in Central London. “Opening a High Street store in London is a huge step for the business,” says Managing Director, Alex Shannon.…

Fergus Wilford wins Kikkoman Masters 2018

3rd October 2018By Martyn

Chef, Fergus Wilford has beaten off stiff competition to be crowned Kikkoman Masters 2018 champion and win a 7-day trip to Japan. Fergus, 26, from Andre Garrett at Cliveden had 90 minutes to create a starter and main course. The competition took place under the…

Riso Gallo Pronto Wins Best of Health Awards 2018

2nd October 2018By Martyn

Riso Gallo Rice, Spelt & Barley with Porcini Mushrooms Pronto has won the Healthy Food Guide Best of Health Awards 2018 in the Speedy Suppers Store Cupboard Saviour category. Gallo nature is the new range of Italian grains, rich in nutritional value and harvested with…