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Chefs urged to get inspired at new Development Chef Club

24-Oct-2013 By Lesley Foottit

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s sister title Restaurant is launching a Development Chef Club to inform and inspire the chef community.

Pub chef through to prestigious competition final

08-Jul-2013 By Lesley Foottit

A pub chef has been selected as a finalist in the Young National Chef of the Year competition.

Record number of pubs reach semi-finals of prestigious chef competition

15-May-2013 By Jo Bruce

This year's National Chef of the Year competition has seen the highest ever number of pub chefs reach the semi-finals.

Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall's River Cottage apprenticeship scheme doubles chef intake

10-Apr-2013 By Antonia Hawken

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage apprenticeship scheme has doubled the number of chefs it will train in 2013 due to demand.

Christopher Basten is national chairman of the Craft Guild of Chefs

10-Apr-2013 By Antonia Hawken

Christopher Basten has been appointed chairman of the Craft Guild of Chefs (CGC).

The Big Interview: Claude Bosi

19-Feb-2013 By Lesley Foottit

There is rather a lot going on when I arrive at Claude Bosi’s two-Michelin-starred Hibiscus restaurant in Mayfair, central London.

Whiting & Hammond appoints executive chef

19-Feb-2013 By Lesley Foottit

South-east operator Whiting & Hammond has taken on an executive chef to streamline the food operation.

MA250: Inventive Leisure cuts staff turnover by 10% through increased employee engagement

12-Feb-2013 By John Harrington

Inventive Leisure, the Revolution Vodka Bar operator, has found that increasing the level of employee engagement in the business by just 1.5% helps reduce staff turnover by 10%.

Pubs must get creative in these changing times

10-Jan-2013 By Mathieu Eke

The challenge is increasing for pubs and licensees, who are needing to change with the times. With the way the past four years have been, the good old local has had to become more than just the local village pub.

The Mason's Arms wins Fuller's pub food competition

05-Dec-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Battersea’s Mason’s Arms has won the Fuller’s City Signature Dish 2012.

Pub chef opinion: My modus operandi when it comes to new kitchen openings

12-Oct-2012 By Rob Mitchell

At Drake & Morgan, I’ve been lucky enough to be involved with opening five bars and restaurants in London so far: the Refinery in Southwark; the Parlour in Canary Wharf; the Anthologist and the Folly in the City; and the Drift in Bishopsgate.

Pub chef Fred Smith sets up food consultancy business

14-Sep-2012 By Lesley Foottit

The respected head chef at London’s Admiral Codrington pub has left to start his own consultancy.

Seven ways to get game on your pub menu this year

30-Aug-2012

The main game season is highly anticipated by those in the trade. Sheila McWattie looks at seven ways to get it on to the menu this year

Nottinghamshire pub wins Best Burger title from 3663 and Heinz

13-Aug-2012 By Lesley Foottit

A Nottinghamshire pub has earned the title of selling Britain’s Best Burger in a competition run by foodserive supplier 3663 and Heinz.

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.

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.

Marlborough Tavern pub owners take on a third site in Bath

09-May-2012 By Lesley Foottit

The owners of two award-winning Bath gastropubs have taken on a third in the area.

Lancashire Seafood Pub Company opens second destination pub

05-Apr-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Lancashire based Seafood Pub Company has taken on its second destination pub.

Nestle Toque D'Or to launch at Hotelympia

17-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Nestlé Professional’s Nestlé Toque d’Or launches on 28 February at Hotelmpia.

Kerridge picks pubs worthy of two stars

16-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Tom Kerridge, winner of the Budweiser Budvar Top 50 Gastropubs 2012, has predicted more pubs will follow in his footsteps and achieve two Michelin stars.

What’s hot in gastro land?

09-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Lesley Foottit explores the emerging trends in gastropubs and pinpoints what we can expect in 2012.

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.

Call for more apprentice deals

01-Dec-2011

A multiple operator has called for the Government to issue more incentives to pubs and restaurants to employ apprentices.

Royal appointment: A Michelin tour

29-Nov-2011 By Jo Bruce

The Michelin-starred Royal Oak in Paley Street, Berkshire, played host to PubChef’s latest study tour. Jo Bruce reports on an event that focused on innovative lamb cuts, gourmet wraps and a Michelin-starred menu

Ibbotson takes fourth pub

31-Oct-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s Publican of the Year 2011 has taken on his fourth pub — the third within 18 months.

Business Focus: The Castle Inn, Chiddingstone, Kent

01-Oct-2011 By Lesley Foottit

John McManus of the Castle Inn, Chiddingstone, Kent, knew he was going to be a chef from the age of 13. Having worked with some of the biggest names in the restaurant business, he tells Lesley Foottit how he turned his hand to running a pub

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.

Steak out

11-Aug-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Edward Halls, licensee and head chef at the Rose & Crown in Great Horkesley, Essex, tells Lesley Foottit about building up a successful pub...

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...

Creating happy customers

23-Jun-2011 By Sheila McWattie

Hayley Bayes, licensee at the Ram in Firle, East Sussex, tells Sheila McWattie about kids, dogs, horses, muddy boots, excellent beer, great wine and...

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...

Gastropub chefs go head-to-head in Great British Menu

31-May-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Two gastropub chefs — Tom Kerridge and Andrew Pern — are competing in the final of BBC Two's Great British Menu this week.

Longshot in Bel relaunch plan

20-May-2011 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Longshot, the business led by Joel Cadbury and Ollie Vigors, is set to relaunch the Bel & The Dragon chain, with the re-opening of its site in...

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...

Royal dish cooked again at Yorks pub

20-Apr-2011 By Lesley Foottit

A lamb dish cooked for the royal family at the Ritz Hotel in London 11 years ago is to be served up again at a country pub in West Yorkshire.

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...

Food profile: Keeping diners and drinkers happy

31-Mar-2011

What's the difference between a pub and a restaurant? The answer is obvious - the former welcomes customers looking for just a drink whereas you'd...

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...

Great British Pub Food Awards: winners

11-Mar-2011 By Jo Bruce

Paul Salisbury, the managing director of Lovely Pubs, has won the Great British Pub Food Awards' 2011 Special Achievement Award.

Terry Laybourne to open Newcastle pub

08-Mar-2011 By Jo Bruce

Chef and restaurateur Terry Laybourne's company, 21 Hospitality Group, is to open a pub in Newcastle. The pub called the Broad Chare, is located on...

Pubs with restaurants

21-Jan-2011 By Noli Dinkovski

With large pub companies still offloading quality outlets, there couldn't be a better time to set up a business with a food operation, says Noli Dinkovski.

Nestlé launches club for pub chefs

16-Dec-2010 By Lesley Foottit

A Chef's Club is being launched by Nestlé Professional this February, designed to help and support chefs. The club will aim to inspire chefs and...

Peter Borg-Neal: gastro passion

07-Dec-2010 By Phil Mellows

Gastropub entrepreneur Peter Borg-Neal talks to Phil Mellows about cantankerous chefs, pubs that must close and those cheats at M&S.

Food Made Easy: Cheat eats

25-Nov-2010

Pre-prepared food has a bad image these days. When we hear the word pre-prepared, we immediately jump to the conclusion that it means corners have...

New pub for Bosi brothers

18-Nov-2010 By Jo Bruce

Claude Bosi, chef-patron at two-Michelin star Mayfair restaurant Hibiscus, is to take on a pub with rooms with brother Cedrick. The Fox &...