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!

Root in Bristol

Chef of the Week: Rob Howell –...

30 July 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have been at Root since we opened in August 2017. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where…

The Barley Sheaf Timothy Kendall

Chef of the Week: Timothy Kendall –...

23 July 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? We took over The Barley Sheaf at the end of January; so, 6 months. Where did your passion for cooking come…

Crockers Henley Tom Westerland

CHEF OF THE WEEK: TOM WESTERLAND –...

16 July 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I’ve worked at Crockers for 4 months. I started 3 days before lockdown kicked in so we had to massively change opening…

Gareth Hope - Executive Chef at St Pierre Marriott Hotel & Spa

Chef of the Week: Gareth Hope –...

9 July 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? 18 months. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? My uncle was a…

Belmond Cadogan Hotel Chris Underwood

Chef of the Week – Chris Underwood,...

2 July 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? 2 years this August pre-opening team. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills?…

Curtis Poole

Chef of the Week: Curtis Poole, Executive...

25 June 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? D&D Bluebird Chelsea/White City. I have been the Executive Pastry Chef for Bluebird Chelsea and White City for 17 months.  A…

Daniel Kerr

Chef of the Week: Daniel Kerr –...

18 June 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I joined Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa in September 2019. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you…

Gurpreet Dham

Chef of the Week: Gurpreet Dham, Executive...

11 June 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? One year at Royal Lancaster London Hotel. Assisting the Executive Chef in managing the kitchens of the five outlets with two…

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