Chefs

Pub Chef Opinion: External events can bring great rewards

25-Jul-2012 By Josh Eggleton

As fellow chefs will testify, one of the biggest challenges in our profession is staying motivated and on top of your game when spending day after day working unsocial hours in a sweltering kitchen.

Pub Chef Opinion: Local sourcing? That’s so old hat

17-Jul-2012 By Lesley Foottit

It was during the collation of information for the Top 50 Gastropubs 2012 awards that I noticed how many pubs were starting to grow their own veg and raise their own animals for meat.

Pub Chef Opinion: Make the most of the fresh food around your pub

16-Jul-2012 By Dominic Chapman

Wild salmon is something that is completely different to the farmed salmon that most of us are used to. It has a deeper flavour and the appearance is also richer in colour. The question is, is it sustainable?

Pub Chef Opinion: Take time to create an effective menu

09-Jul-2012

When choosing somewhere to eat, most of us read the menu before even going inside. You should never underestimate the importance of your menu, it’s a great marketing tool and often the first contact with potential customers.

Pub Chef Opinion: Frozen food makes sense for certain pubs

06-Jul-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Brian Young at the British Frozen Food Federation is right about the aversion of many to frozen food — it is snobbery.

Pub food cost worries could drive more chefs to buying frozen food

06-Jul-2012 By Lesley Foottit

As the recession continues more pubs may be forced to turn to frozen food, according to the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).

Pub Chef Opinion: Internet bookings are the way to go for pubs

29-Jun-2012 By Lesley Foottit

It amazes me to see how behind some pubs are. Even in my two-and-a-bit years at the PMA, things have changed a lot. From it being more of a rarity for a pub to have a Facebook page or Twitter account, it’s now unusual to find one without some grasp of...

Turkey consumption up 20% as pub chefs and consumers alike turn to affordable meat options

28-Jun-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Turkey consumption is up 20% in comparison to last year as chefs and meat-eaters look to more cost-effective ingredients.

Pub Chef Opinion: Finding good chefs is no easy matter

25-Jun-2012 By Simon Kalton

How to employ a good chef? Well, I’m no expert, but I have worked for, alongside and employed a great number of chefs during my life.

Pub Chef opinion: Business approach should be consistent

20-Jun-2012 By Edward Halls

Having pondered many subjects for this column I have decided to talk about the economy and how it helps me stay focused. Nearly everyone in our industry is finding life harder and personally, having only been open two years, I am interested to know what...

Unilever Food Solutions asks pub chefs to cut calories to help Government reach goal

18-Jun-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Unilever Food Solutions is encouraging pub chefs to slash calories in their dishes to help meet Government targets.

Rose & Crown chef scoops Craft Guild of Chefs pub award

14-Jun-2012 By Lesley Foottit

A Peach Pub Company chef has won the Pub Restaurant Chef title at the Craft Guild of Chefs (CGC) Awards.

Craft Guild of Chefs names two pub semi-finalists in National Chef of the Year 2012

15-May-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Two chefs in the pub industry are among 40 semi-finalists in the The National Chef of the Year 2012 competition, run by the Craft Guild of Chefs.

Just two weeks left for pub chefs to enter BPEX's Pork Product of the Year competition

15-May-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Pub chefs have just two weeks left to enter the BPEX Foodservice Pork Product of the Year competition 2012.

Mövenpick in search for UK's best dessert chef

02-Mar-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Luxury Swiss Ice Cream brand Mövenpick is urging pub chefs to enter the first ever annual competition to find the UK’s best gourmet dessert chef.

Surrey chef is Pub Pie Champion

01-Mar-2012 By Lesley Foottit

A top Surrey chef has been awarded the title of Pub Pie Champion in honour of British Pie Week (5 to 11 March).

Molson Coors works with Michelin-starred chef

17-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Michelin starred chef Martin Wishart has joined forces with Molson Coors wo produce an exclusive menu for its Scottish pubs.

Heston's ex chef in pub role

13-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Heston Blumenthal’s former head chef has joined a Berkshire pub and introduced a French influence to the menu.

Chef wins Britain's Best Dish with chocolate tart

10-Jan-2012 By Lesley Foottit

An Aberdeenshire chef was crowned winner of ITV1’s Britain’s Best Dish: The Chefs competition.

Premier Foods' Chef's Panel is a hit

03-Jan-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Premier Foods’ online panel for chefs has gathered more than 1,500 panellists since launching in Aprill last year.

Pub chefs warned over undercooked chicken liver

02-Dec-2011

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is reminding publicans to cook chicken livers thoroughly when making pâté.

Masterchef finalist joins pub

01-Dec-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A finalist of a national TV cooking competition has taken the post as head chef of a Newcastle pub.

Michelin chef takes on Brakspear pub

14-Nov-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A top Michelin chef has reopened a Brakspear pub following a floor to ceiling refurbishment.

Michelin stars boost UK pub image

09-Nov-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The operator of the first pub to receive two Michelin stars says its award has helped to put British pubs on the international culinary map.

Pipe & Glass named Michelin Pub of the Year

03-Nov-2011 By Jo Bruce

The Pipe & Glass in South Dalton, near Beverley, East Yorkshire, has been named Pub of the Year in the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2012.

Michelin Star-rated pubs see lift in trade

19-Oct-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Three pubs that have gained new Michelin stars are already reaping the business benefits.

First pub gets two Michelin stars

06-Oct-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The first British pub — the Hand and Flowers in Marlow, Buckinghamshire — has been awarded two Michelin stars in the latest Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2012.

Brains Chef of the Year announced

29-Sep-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A Cardiff pub chef has been crowned Brains Chef of the Year 2011.

Young Pub Chef winner takes Best Food Pub at GBPA

09-Sep-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A young talent picked out by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser two years ago has gone on to win Best Food Pub in the Great British Pub Awards 2011.

Pub chef up for Young National Chef of the Year

23-Aug-2011 By Lesley Foottit

An Essex pub is among the final eight battling it out for the title of Young National Chef of the Year 2011. Garret Keown of the Bell Inn,...

MasterChef finalist takes on first pub

04-Aug-2011 By Lesley Foottit

MasterChef 2010 finalist and food writer Alex Rushmer has taken on his first pub from top chef Stephen Bull.

Junior chef wins Hellmann's competition

04-Aug-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A junior sous chef from Huddersfield has won the Hellmann's Vinaigrettes Design a Dish competition following a public vote. James Thompson's lemon...

Pub chefs in Visionary Dining title battle

25-Jul-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Two pub chefs will battle it out with nine others for the title of Visionary Dining Chef of the Year. The 11 chefs will cook a £125-a-head gourmet...

Robinsons' chefs in beer cooking challenge

25-Jul-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Stockport brewer Frederic Robinson pitted its chefs against each other in a challenge to produce restaurant-standard cooking with beer.

Yorkshire chef in Copper Saucepan final

21-Jul-2011 By Chris Bryant

A young Yorkshire chef is through into the final of a top competition, which will take place at the Yum! Food Festival.

Pub chefs could save 20% on energy bills

20-Jul-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Pub chefs could be saving up to 20% on refrigeration energy bills simply by checking the system, according to the Carbon Trust. Refrigeration...

CGC quest to find chefs of Italian food

04-Jul-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The Craft Guild of Chefs is helping Lactalis McLelland, producer of Galbani cheese, on its quest to find the UK's most inspired creators of Italian food.

Pub chefs through to CGC semi-final

16-Jun-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Three pub chefs have got through to the semi finals of the Craft Guild of Chefs National Chef of the Year 2011. Marcus Bean, chef owner of the New...

Michelin-starred chef joins Hawkshead Brewery

01-Jun-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A top chef has joined Hawkshead Brewery at its new Beer Kitchen to help its beer and tapas concept take off.

Top chef for Timothy Taylor pub

31-May-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A top chef has joined a Yorkshire Timothy Taylor pub with plans to implement a hotel-standard food offer. Richard Carlton has joined the Crossroads...

Pub chef heads up Pentillie pop-up restaurant

04-May-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A gastropub chef will be running the kitchen at Pentillie Castle's Pop-Up Restaurant for one weekend only this July. Philip Burgess of the acclaimed...

Young National Chef of the Year back for second year

03-May-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The Young National Chef of the Year competition is back for its second year to celebrate the best new chefs in the business. Proven winners from...

Orchid chef is Maggi pub expert

13-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Orchid Group's senior development chef has been appointed as pubs expert for Maggi's Guest Chef campaign. Brendan Corder will be looking after 300...

TV pub chef is Nestlé ambassador

07-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Michelin-starred TV chef Tom Kerridge has become the first Chef Club ambassador for Nestlé Professional. The Chef Club has been created for...

Call for Chef of the Year entries

01-Apr-2011 By Jo Bruce

Pub chefs are being encouraged to enter the National Chef of the Year competition. The closing date for entries is 12 May and entrants must submit...

New chef for the Harwood

28-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Michelin-starred gastropub the Harwood Arms in Fulham, London, has a new head chef. Ex-Ledbury chef Stephen Williams, who revived the pub in 2008...

More chefs using frozen food

16-Mar-2011 By Michelle Perrett

One in seven chefs believe there is an unnecessary stigma attached to using frozen food, says a new report. Over 97% of chefs are now stocking and...

New Michelin star pub packed out

14-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The pub that gained a Michelin star in January has seen lunch and outside catering trade double since winning the accolade. Former Gordon Ramsay...

Ex-chef launches order and reserve app

04-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit

An ex-chef has launched an iPhone app that enables customers to order food, reserve tables and receive promotions. Andy Evans was a chef for 24...

Michelin Guide editor: pubs set for two stars soon

19-Jan-2011 By Michelle Perrett & Jo Bruce

The long-standing editor of the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2011 says pubs could achieve two Michelin star status in the next few...