We don’t expect you to blow your first loan cheque on the finest forged Japanese knives or professional chef equipment, but it is worthwhile investing in the right items. If looked after properly, they will see you through to the end of your course and beyond. On this page is a breakdown of the basic kitchen... Continue reading
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Duke of Cumberland achieves place in country’s top 50 pub
AN INVITING country pub in a glorious location has achieved another great accolade to add to its growing list. The Duke of Cumberland, in Henley, has been listed inside the top 50 pubs in the country, and Simon Goodman, head chef and landlord at the pub, is looking forward to finding out exactly where it... Continue reading
From robust can-openers to dynamic mixers and colour-matched jacket-and-trouser sets, chefs have the choice of a multitude of top-quality items designed to help them and their skills stand out in the kitchen. Sonya Hook reports on the pick of the crop
Pub food has come a long way in the past 10 years or so, so it should come as no surprise that a pub chef’s kit has also developed in leaps and bounds to keep pace with such change. “With some pubs now rivalling restaurants for the quality of their food offerings, a pub’s kitchen has... Continue reading
Pub chef earns his crust with remarkable lamb pie; EATING OUT John Woodhouse begins his new restaurant review by taking the family to The Talbot, Biddulph
A TALBOT is a large white or light-coloured hound of an English variety, having long hanging ears and heavy jaws. Basically, it’s the Boris Johnson of the mutt genus. Formerly used for tracking and hunting, it’s not hard to imagine, in its pomp, one such romping through the woods and meadows of Biddulph Grange. Although... Continue reading
Chef wants to open eatery
A PUB chef who won the Taste of Staffordshire Masterchef competition twice has revealed he is hoping to open his own restaurant. Richard Cullen was named Staffordshire’s top chef this year and also picked up the Young Chef of Tomorrow accolade in 2006. The respected head chef, who works at The Spotgate Inn, in Hilderstone, near Stone,... Continue reading
Simple but top-quality cooking
Award-winning pub chef Tim Bilton has opened a second pub in Hepworth, near Holmfirth in West Yorkshire. The Spiced Pear joins the long-standing Butcher’s Arms which has earned a stellar reputation for its top quality but relatively simple country cooking. Despite this success, Bilton has opted to transfer his kitchen to The Spiced Pear with The Butcher’s... Continue reading
Putting on the Ritz
Helena Lang shares a table at an opulent London dining room and discovers the art of classic service is alive and well Mayfair is home to London’s largest cluster of luxury hotels and upmarket restaurants. Rates and rents here are among the highest in the world. So, if you need to impress a client, lunch... Continue reading
A PROUD city centre pub chef has been crowned the UK’s barbecue…
A PROUD city centre pub chef has been crowned the UK’s barbecue champion in a battle of Britain’s best. The Boot’s head chef, 45-year-old Fiona Dulake, of Worley Road, won the British BBQ Battle 2013, fighting it out with a menu of Newlyn Sardine Splash, Queenie’s Mustard Gammon Steak and Kentish Marshmallows. Fiona (pictured) entered her three-course... Continue reading
Pub chef says customers are in for a right royal treat
A HEAD chef whose cooking won praise from Prince Harry has taken over a popular Abingdon pub. Romanian-born Dan Sminticiuc has stepped up to run The Broad Face in Bridge Street with his brother Bogdan. He worked as head chef for Michael Riemenschneider who opened the pub on February 22. But after Mr Riemenschneider fell... Continue reading
Dining out on
DOUBLE Michelin-starred pub chef Tom Kerridge is clearly not a man to be trifled with. A group of six enjoyed a hearty meal at The Hand & Flowers, his Marlow gastropub. After a three-course meal, five members of the party ordered coffee, which was served with a chocolate delicacy. The caffeine-shy diner enquired whether she too could have... Continue reading