Celebrity Chefs, well it got us thinking…
As is our want whilst surfing the net for inspiration, we often have a mooch around the catering trade press websites. Principally Caterersearch and BigHospitality , then we came across an editorial written by Mark Lewis from The Caterersearch.com website on the business case for celebrity chefs. He talks with David Nicholls, once Executive Chef … Read more
Is Bray the new Padstow?
So nice sunny day, we’re enjoying the sunshine on our break & it feels like Pimms O’clock. Then all of a sudden the phone rings and a source tells us a nice little tip bit about our favourite chef, Heston Blumenthal. The sleepy village of Bray in Berkshire was once the preserve of the grey … Read more
Everything that is wrong with catering !!!!!
I was saddened to learn today of the death of Nathan Laity, not a name that will instantly spring to mind when talking about chefs. But Nathan unfortunately passed away in his sleep after doing on average 14hours a day for 27 straight days. That’s 100hours per week. Unfortunately this ‘letting the team down’ attitude … Read more
Michelin Stars – The Madness of Perfection; on reflection
Having just watched ‘Michelin Stars – The Madness of Perfection’ from the BBC, I decided to surf some of the food forums & kept a keen eye on twitter for a reaction. As you may have thought when it comes to the topic of the little red book, those with are reluctant to comment & … Read more
Recipe ~ Iced Peanut Butter Parfait
Got this cracking recipe for iced peanut butter parfait 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. Iced Peanut Butter Parfait 20 Egg yolks 400g Sugar 200ml Water 1L Double cream 360g Crunchy peanut butter … Read more
