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: Sam Karle, Head...

4 March 2021

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I was fortunate enough to be here from the start as the opening Head Chef. I started January 2019, so just…

Chef of the Week: Martin Blake, Head...

25 February 2021

What is the name of the restaurant you currently work at, and how long have you been there? I am Head Chef at The Manor House Hotel, Castle Combe, working…

Chef of the Week: Glynn Purnell, Chef...

18 February 2021

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I’ve been the Chef Patron at Purnell’s for 14 years now, since we opened the doors in 2007. Where did your…

Chef of the Week: James Greatorex, Head...

11 February 2021

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have worked at L’Ortolan for 2 ½ years, 1 year as Head Chef. Where did your passion for cooking come…

Chef of the Week: Joshua Hunter, Head...

4 February 2021

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I’ve been Head Chef at the Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds for two years now. Where did your passion for cooking…

Chef of the Week: Lisa Fearn, Chef...

28 January 2021

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I run a cookery school in Carmarthenshire, and we opened a coffee shop offering lunches and a local produce shop and…

Jamie Houghton

Chef of the Week: Jamie Houghton, Pastry...

21 January 2021

What is the name of the current restaurant you work at and how long have you worked there? I have worked at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons for 7 and…

Gary Weir

Chef of the Week: Gary Weir –...

14 January 2021

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? 6 months. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? A love for eating,…

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