Chef of the Week

The Chefs’ Forum ‘Chef of the Week’ is a badge of honour to be worn with pride.

It recognises generous contribution to the industry and positive role models for the next generation.  It is a great opportunity for chefs to share their career story, favourite ingredients, culinary influences and mention anyone significant who has sparked their interest in cooking!

Chef of the Week: Dan Ashmore, Executive...

2 February 2023

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I’ve been in my current role for coming up to one year. Where did your passion for cooking come from and…

Chef of the Week: Dane Watkins, Executive...

26 January 2023

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I am lucky enough to say I started when the hotel first opened in 2020 after a £60 million refurbishment from…

Chef of the Week: Nick Hodges, Executive...

19 January 2023

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? Just shy of 9 years, 4 years as head chef of the Greenbank, 5 years as group executive chef, looking after…

Chef of the Week: Sean Sjoholm, Head...

12 January 2023

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have worked at the New Yard Restaurant for about 18 months. Where did your passion for cooking come from and…

Chef of the Week: Ryan MacFarlane, Head...

5 January 2023

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? It will be five years in February. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your…

Chef of the Week: Jude Kereama, Chef...

29 December 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? We opened Kota in 2006 and Kota Kai in 2011. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did…

Chef of the Week: Gary Townsend, Head...

22 December 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I’ve been head chef at One Devonshire Gardens for five years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where…

Chef of the Week: Charlie Partridge, Head...

15 December 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have worked as a head chef for Cornish Inns for the last 3 years, and took over the head chef…

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