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!

Derek Johnstone

Chef of the Week: Derek Johnstone –...

24 September 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have been the head chef of Borthwick Castle for 3 ½ years. Where did your passion for cooking come from…

Cindy Challoner

Chef of the Week: Cindy Challoner –...

17 September 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have been a freelance chef since July. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn…

Haar Dean Banks

Chef of the Week: Dean Banks, Chef...

10 September 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have worked at Haar restaurant for just over a year. I launched Haar Restaurant in St Andrews in April 2019.…

Cocorico Patisserie Laurian Veaudour

Chef of the Week: Laurian Veaudour –...

3 September 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have been running Cocorico Patisserie for just over 10 years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where…

Rory Lovie - Head Chef at Bridgeview Station in Dundee

Chef of the Week: Rory Lovie –...

27 August 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have worked at Bridgeview Station as Head Chef for 6 years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and…

Dougie Balish The Grove Narbeth

Chef of the Week: Dougie Balish –...

20 August 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant?  I’ve been at The Grove of Narberth for one year. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did…

Ales Maurer - Head Chef at The Lygon Arms

Chef of the Week: Ales Maurer –...

13 August 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I joined The Lygon Arms seven years ago, first as a Sous Chef and after three years I was promoted to…

Hartnoll Hotel Aidan King

Chef of the Week: Aidan King, Pastry...

6 August 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I started as Pastry Chef at the Hartnoll Hotel just before lockdown so still finding my ropes there. Previously I was…

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