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 – Iain Sampson,...

30 June 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? A few years prior to 2015 then I spent 6 years in The States. Family circumstances brought me back and a…

Chef of the Week: James Purcell, Sous...

23 June 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? One year. Market Kitchen is possibly the most awesome thing I’ve done in my career to date as I never stop…

Chef of the Week: Mark Kempson, Head...

9 June 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I started at Kitchen W8 in September 2009. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn…

Chef of the Week: Daniel Hyams, Head...

2 June 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I came on board at the Barley Sheaf 10 months ago in the head chef position under the ownership of Tim…

Chef of the Week: Lloyd Hesom, Chef...

26 May 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I’ve been working for myself for the past 6 months, in this time I have worked in many kitchens around the…

Chef of the Week: Manuel Monzon, Chef...

18 May 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I am currently the interim Head Chef at The Hythe Imperial as consulting and development work has slowed down since the…

Chef of the Week: Begonya Sànchez, Head...

12 May 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have had the opportunity to take part in the opening of the Restaurant (Chotto Matte) in 2013. This was one…

Chef of the Week: Stephane Delourme –...

28 April 2022

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have been with the Stein family business for 24 years. I am currently group chef for Stein’s, previously I was…

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