Words of Advice ~ Mark Dodson
This edition of ‘5Questions’comes from a long time employee of Michel Roux snr. Mark Dodson was 18 years at the Waterside at Bray, during his tenure at the stoves The Waterside received the ultimate accolade from Michelin. In 1985 after 8years on two Michelin stars, three duly arrived and have promptly stayed ever since. Mr … Read more
’5Questions’ ~ The Journalists, Jay Rayner
This edition of the 5Questions comes from a prolific writer. Not only is Jay Rayner known as the restaurant critic for The Observer & the foodie face of the BBC’s One show, he has also contributed to such publications as GQ, Cosomo & Esquire. On top of all that, he has had six books published … Read more
Words of Advice ~ Trevor Blyth
This post in the series of ‘5Questions‘ comes from an English chef strutting his stuff in Japan. Trevor Blyth rose to prominence in 1996 by winning the prestigious Roux Scholarship. Rather me rattle on about the competition maybe watch the short film from the Scholarship’s own channel on YouTube: Originally hailing from Norwich, Mr Blyth … Read more
Words of Advice ~ Chris Staines
There comes a time when you meet people who are, despite what they have achieved or who they have worked for are so modest and approachable that it came as quite a shock. Despite being Marco Pierre White’s former Head Chef at ‘Oakroom Marco Pierre White’ at the pinnacle of 3 Michelin stars, being awarded … Read more
Words of Advice ~ Toby Stuart
Although not an instantly recognisable name, Toby Stuart is the Head Chef at Roux @ Parliment Square, which is part the burgeoning empire of Michel Roux Jnr. Having also worked for the former 2* legend Richard Neat in his French adventure, Mr Stuart has an impressive CV. Starting with a high standard in his school … Read more
Words of Advice ~ John Campbell
This edition of the ‘5Questions‘ comes from a chef who has recently featured on the Chef Hermes Blog with his recent move to his consultancy role at Coworth park. John Campbell’s star was first on the rise on his appointment to Lords of the Manor in 1997 from the then BBC Residential Training Center, Wood … Read more
Words of Advice ~ Mat Follas
Whist in the past the ‘5Questions‘ have concentrated on Michelin starred chefs, occasionally it’s worth while having a look at other chefs in the restaurant sector. This post comes from a chef who made his name from winning the BBC programme Masterchef in 2009 & and subsequently opening his own restaurant in June of that … Read more
Words of Advice ~ Laurie Gear
This edition of the ‘5Questions‘ comes from a chef where you would think the world was against him. After opening the Artichoke restaurant in Old Amersham in 2002, they suffered a major set back 6 years later. In June 2008 a fire in a neighbouring fish restaurant spread to the Artichoke, subsequently causing it to … Read more
Words of Advice ~ Mark Jordan
So this is looking like the last in the current series of ’5Questions ~ Words of Advice’ for this year, and it also a coincides with the last in The Apprentice series as well. On the surface of it there wouldn’t be any kind of connection between the two, yet we’ve managed to find one. … Read more
