Out & About – Drake’s at the Clock House, Surrey

Every now & then I get invites to various soirées, and as much as I’d like to attend them all, sometimes it’s just not possible. So when the invite from Drake’s at the Clock House dropped into my inbox, I was pleasantly surprised. It was to announce that Drake’s at the Clock House were re-opening … Read more

Our Review of 2010 & the landmark 100th post.

Well, here it is, our 100th post on the Chef Hermes blog. After spotting a niche in the blogosphere on the 21st February 2010 the first post emerged. To say that month’s figures were disappointing is a mild understatement, at the end of the month the blog had just 30 page views (not including us … Read more

Words of Advice, The Legends ~ Annie & Germain Schwab

As part of the culinary establishment Annie & Germain Schwab cut a swathe through the gastronomic desert that is Lincolnshire with their legendary restaurant with rooms, Winteringham Fields. Their list of achievements and accolades is absolutely mind boggling, the two Michelin stars, an MBE for Annie, five rosettes from the AA & two Cateys from … Read more

Words of Advice from – Michael Wignall

Following on from yesterdays post from Nathan Outlaw, today we bring you ’5 Questions’ from Michael Wignall, Head Chef at Latymers Restaurant, Pennyhill Park. In 2007 Micheal joined Pennyhill Park from 5 years at The Devonshire Arms in Yorkshire where he again he achieved 4 rosettes and a Michelin star. We would like to thank … Read more

Recipe ~ Iced Peanut Butter Parfait

Got this cracking recipe from a friend who, in turn got it from a former Roux scholar. It is truly outstanding, try partnering it with a sesame seed tuile & dark chocolate. 20 Egg yolks 400g Sugar 200ml Water 1L Double cream 360g Crunchy peanut butter Combine the sugar & water and boil to 118c … Read more