News and Updates

You know when you wake up and it just seems like it’s going to be a good day? That’s how Saturday 31st May greeted me when I awoke. Probably something to do with the fact that later that afternoon I would be settling into a long-anticipated dinner at Opheem. On the way, we had picked out a bar for

Hospitality Action South-West Polo Day Taste Hospitality are making their way down to the Cotswolds on Sunday, as the countdown is almost over for Caroline and Sophie, who are attending Hospitality Action’s South-West Polo Day. There’s much to look forward to, and the weather has made a promise to be kind, so it should be a great day.

As the National Restaurant Awards loom, the Chef of the Year Shortlist has been announced in the last few days. Meanwhile, there’s more Head Chef news, and a well-known North Yorkshire name takes on a well-known North Yorkshire pub. National Restaurant Awards – Chef of the Year Shortlist The Chef of the Year shortlist has been announced for the

It was great to read about the National Wine Careers Week which took place from the 12th – 18th May. Led by Plumpton College, home of the UK Wine Education Centre, the drive was supported by English sparkling wine brand Nyetimber – one of the UK’s largest employer within the wine sector – as well as WSET, WineGB and Drinks United.

An excellent piece was published in The Guardian this week, in conversation with chef Tom Kerridge, the Gloucestershire born 2 Michelin Star Chef and business owner. I love Tom Kerridge. In my mind he is one of, if not the, most important public figure in hospitality at this moment. I wrote about him previously following his series “The Hidden

As the National Restaurant Awards approach, the categories have started to be announced; as last week the Estrella Damm Sustainability Awards shortlists were declared open. Meanwhile, a tiny village in Somerset sits named alongside the likes of Singapore and Sao Paulo in a prestigious list of restaurants and a high profile Lancashire chef makes headlines once more. Osip A

More chef news this week, with moves, announcements and a cookbook, as well as the sad passing of a renowned food critic. Callum Graham Following last week’s announcement of Callum Graham’s departure from Bohemia after nine dedicated years, his next venture has been made public; and he is to take an Executive Chef role at the award-winning Wild Rabbit. The

There’s plenty to discuss in the last week or so, including Summer fundraising by Hospitality Action, the 2025 Catey’s shortlist announcements and some big news for some big name Head Chefs! The 2025 shortlist was recently announced for this year’s Cateys, being held in July at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London. What promises to be as

The Fields to Fork Festival is heading to Whitebottom Farm in Stockport over the weekend of 3rd and 4th May, featuring live music, cooking demonstrations, a whole host of well-known chefs and fantastic food and drink. With the weather being what it is at the moment, we have to hope for some consistency as it will be a beautiful

Out of Towners Once more Caroline and Sophie attended Manchester’s Finest Out of Towners on 25th March, as Head Chef Johnnie Crowe of London’s 1 Michelin Star Restaurant St. Barts descended on Manchester with a stunning 7 course tasting menu. After three beautiful amuse bouche, they started with a beautifully arranged shellfish, seaweed and sea herbs dish