by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 14, 2026 | Destinations, Features, Reviews, The Isles of Scilly
Nearly half a century after my first encounter with fine dining, I found myself returning to the place where it began: The Star Castle Hotel Restaurant. My first visit was with my parents to celebrate my father’s 40th birthday. I am now 15 years older than he was...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 13, 2026 | Features, Foraging, Producers, Recipes
One of the many joys of Spring is the appearance of fragrant wild garlic. This delicious ingredient grows in abundance, but few of us make the most of it. James Wood, author of The Foragers Cook Book, tells us more. Wild garlic is found all over Europe, most of Asia...
by Gourmet Experiences | Jan 23, 2026 | BBQ Fire Cooking, Chefs, Cookery Schools, Experiences, Features, Uncategorized
Emese Patko Appointed Head Chef at River Cottage HQ, East Devon A fresh and exciting chapter unfolds at River Cottage as acclaimed chef Emese Patko steps into the role of Head Chef at River Cottage HQ. Her appointment marks a confident continuation of River Cottage’s...
by Gourmet Experiences | Oct 31, 2025 | Chefs, Cookery Schools, Experiences, Features, Uncategorized
We recently caught up with the team at Rick Stein’s Seafood Cookery School in Padstow, where they are celebrating 25 year’s of seafood excellence. Head Chef Tutor Nick Evans share’s his experiences, passions and insights in to working with Rick and...
by Gourmet Experiences | Oct 31, 2025 | Chefs, Cookery Schools, Experiences, Features, Uncategorized
We recently caught up with Celebrity Chef Richard Bertinet at The Bertient Kitchen Cookery School in Bath, where he talked about his early cookery experiences, influences and passions for ‘Real bread’ in his 20th year at The Bertinet Kitchen. Richard is...
by Gourmet Experiences | Oct 31, 2025 | Chefs, Cookery Schools, Experiences, Features, Uncategorized
Northcote Cookery School – A True Centre of Excellence in Lancashire We’re thrilled to celebrate Northcote Cookery School in Lancashire, recently awarded the prestigious ICSA Centre of Excellence status following a rigorous independent assessment. Recognised for their...
by Gourmet Experiences | Oct 14, 2025 | Cookery Schools, Experiences, Features, Foraging
Take time to venture out and enjoy the changing season for yourself or an early Christmas gift? Autumn is a big month in the culinary world; it’s one of the best times for foraging, it’s a time when artisans and producers are preparing for Christmas, and it’s also...
by Gourmet Experiences | Sep 30, 2025 | BBQ Fire Cooking, Chefs, Cookery Schools, Experiences, Features, Uncategorized
High Grange Devon appoints MasterChef finalist Chiara as Head of Feasting High Grange Devon is delighted to announce that Chiara Tomasoni, finalist of MasterChef: The Professionals 2024, has joined the team as Head of Feasting. In this new role, she will work...
by Gourmet Experiences | Aug 26, 2025 | Chefs, Cookery Schools, Experiences, Features, Uncategorized
We recently caught up with Chef Tutor Andrew Roberts whilst teaching at The Gordon Ramsay Academy, As Andrew celebrates his first year as chef tutor at The Gordon Ramsay Academy, overseeing Gordons First Academy creation, which is soon to be followed by his second in...
by Gourmet Experiences | May 9, 2025 | Features
80 years since the end of World War II, and now we are amidst a new war with an invisible virus, championing responsible British farming and buying local has never been more relevant. During World Wars I and II, those who were not out fighting in the trenches or on...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 13, 2025 | Destinations, Features, Organic, Producers, The Isles of Scilly
Set on the elemental edge of Isles of Scilly, Scilly Organics feels less like a farm and more like a quiet lesson in how food should be produced—and experienced. Here, on St Martin’s, Jonathan has built something that resists the noise of modern food culture. No...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 10, 2025 | Destinations, Features, Greatest British, Producers, The Isles of Scilly
During his latest foodie fact-finding tour of the Isles of Scilly, researching the ingredients, makers and stories behind the Greatest British gourmet experiences, our founder and British Food Ambassador, James ‘GB’ Day met Arthur “Art” Miller, joint founder of Scilly...
