by Gourmet Experiences | Sep 20, 2017 | Features
Restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland receiving prestigious new Michelin Stars will be revealed at a live event on Monday, October 2. The unveiling of the new Stars will coincide with the publication of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2018 and it is...
by Gourmet Experiences | Sep 20, 2017 | Features
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s that time of year that can leave the calmest of chefs quaking in the kitchen, as the culinary world’s highest accolades are announced. For the second year running, UK Michelin Stars will be announced at a secret location at a...
by Gourmet Experiences | Jun 9, 2017 | Chefs
William Chase was the creator of ‘Chase Distillery’ The UK’s largest single estate distillery. What does this mean? Perfection and purity from field to still, to glass, to World wide recognition as the Worlds best Vodkas and Gins. We caught up with...
by Gourmet Experiences | May 26, 2017 | Chefs
Mark Chandler is a self-taught chef who has been at helm of The White Hart, in Fyfield, Oxfordshire, for 11 years. Along with wife Kay, the pair restored an historic grade II listed former chantry house back to its 15th century glory, creating a warm and welcoming...
by Gourmet Experiences | May 18, 2017 | Chefs
At 16 years old, Cambridgeshire-born Callum turned down an army career in favour of a culinary path; he was inspired by the county’s wealth of home-grown produce. Now happily settled as head chef at Verzon House Hotel, in bountiful Herefordshire, his cheffing...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 21, 2017 | Chefs
Russell Brown launched food writing, photography and consultancy business Creative about Cuisine after a 20-year career cheffing at high quality restaurants culminating in his own Michelin-starred restaurant. Russell didn’t arrive into catering until the age of 27...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 21, 2017 | Chefs
Ben Prior fell into catering by chance, while working part-time in an award-winning restaurant earning money to pursue a golfing career. Spending time as a kitchen porter at the highly-regarded Le Talbooth, in Dedham, Essex, Ben developed an interest in cooking...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 21, 2017 | Chefs
Chef/owner Jude Kereama is a New Zealander who won awards for his restaurants in both London and Auckland before moving down to Cornwall to open Kota restaurant. Jude and his wife Jane – who heads up the front of house – strive to give their customers an...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 21, 2017 | Chefs
Chef Phil Thomas from Cornwall, has had a career that has gone full circle, starting with school work experience at Rosewarne Manor, near Hayle, the same hotel where he is now head chef. After work experience, Phil was offered an apprenticeship at Rosewarne Manor, 25...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 21, 2017 | Chefs
Born in Fife, Bruce studied architecture and music technology before deciding on a career in hospitality. A series of jobs in Edinburgh – including at Number One Restaurant at The Balmoral hotel – led to a head chef position at Rhodes and Co in Jenners...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 21, 2017 | Chefs
Scott Paton is head chef at Boringdon hall, in Devon. A rising star, he has been given South West Chef of the Year, awarded 3 AA Rosettes and was named Best Chef at Food Magazine Reader Award 2017. Scott started his kitchen career as a pot washer at The Jack in the...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 21, 2017 | Chefs
Welsh chef Peter began his career in 1980 at the age of 16 and trained at some of the best restaurants in Britain and around the world from The Walnut Tree in Abergavenny to Burnham Beeches Country House Hotel in Melbourne Australia and Jamin in Paris. He became...
