Chefs

Wages: men are paid on average more than women

Men paid 14p an hour more than women

By Michelle Perrett

Male workers in the hospitality sector are paid more per hour than women, research from software company Fourth has revealed.

New skills: the scheme will help kitchen staff, among others, further their careers

Stonegate unveils apprenticeship scheme

By Nikkie Sutton

Stonegate Pub Company has launched a new nationwide apprenticeship programme for back-of-house staff as part of its training scheme called the Albert Theory of Progression (ATOP).

Parliamentary Pub Chef Awards are back

Parliamentary Pub Chef Awards are back

By Nikkie Sutton

The Parliamentary Pub Chef of the Year Awards are returning for a second year, in a bid to highlight growing demand for talented and creative pub chefs across the nation.

Calorie laden: pub food not healthy enough say critics

Critics shame pub food as unhealthy

By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs have been criticised for supplying unhealthy food to children that falls “far behind” the standards of the retail sector.

Menu choice: chefs at the Coach in Marlow, Buckinghamshire prepared various courses for the guests

Coach stages dinner date

By Nicholas Robinson

Elite chefs met for the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs regional dinner and enjoyed a taste sensation from three of the very best in their field. Nicholas Robinson reports.

Wide variety: Parlour in west London has an ever-evolving menu, including its popular soda bread

How to cook 8 Top 50 Gastropub dishes

By Nikkie Sutton

The Morning Advertiser (MA) takes a look at how some of the country's best gastropubs prepare their world-class dishes.

No magic: Nick Beardshaw won't use 'potions' on his plates

Top 50 Gastropubs

Coach head chef: ‘It’s all about deliciousness’

By Nicholas Robinson

Tom Kerridge’s the Coach in Marlow's head chef Nick Beardshaw lets The Morning Advertiser in on what drives dish inspiration at the Buckinghamshire pub, as well as what it is like working with Kerridge.

Perfect inspiration: London hotel opens tavern inspired by great British pubs

Michel Roux Jr to oversee food for new tavern at luxury hotel

By Georgina Townshend

The Langham, in London’s Regent Street, will open the Wigmore tavern this summer with drinks from the team behind its award winning Artesian bar, and food by former BBC MasterChef: The Professionals judge Michel Roux Jr.

Crackling offer: UK's first crackling menu on offer in London

Ale house launches 'first' crackling menu

By Helen Gilbert

A London alehouse has debuted what it claims is the UK’s first ‘crackling menu’ aimed at complementing the venue’s craft-ale offering.

Kitchen confidential: leave Brexit out of it!

Kitchen confidential: leave Brexit out of it!

By The Head Chef

If there is one thing I am sure of, it is that politics should never enter the kitchen. You don’t want chefs engaging in heated debate in the vicinity of six-inch knives. 

Scotch Egg Challenge back for 2017

Scotch Egg Challenge

Scotch Egg Challenge back for 2017

By Michelle Perrett

The Scotch Egg Challenge 2017 will see chefs fight it out for the top accolade during an event on Wednesday, 8 February.

Top of the chefs: Harris took the top spot this year

Top 50 Gastropubs

Get ready for Top 50 Gastropubs 2017

By Nicholas Robinson

Eight months ago, 2016’s top 50 gastropubs were named, followed by a whirlwind of national press coverage. Plans for 2017’s event are under way and it’s shaping up to be a belter