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: Hayden Groves, Consultant...

11 November 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? Like so many industry colleagues I was made redundant following an 8.5yr stint at foodservice provider BaxterStorey, as Executive Chef. Where…

Chef of the Week: Tom Westerland, Head...

5 November 2020

What is the name of the restaurant you currently work at, and how long have you been there? Crockers Henley and I’ve been working here for 8 months. Where did…

Chef of the Week: Carl Cleghorn, Executive...

29 October 2020

What is the name of the restaurant you currently work at, and how long have you been there? I work at Thornbury Castle Hotel on the outskirts of Bristol. I…

Chef of the Week: Darren Taylor, Executive...

22 October 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have been working at my current club for 4 years and have been in football for 13 years. Where did…

The Natterjack Inn

Chef of the Week: Adam Gerrish –...

15 October 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? 8 months – I  recently relocated to my home town in Somerset  after 13 years in Cornwall. Where did your passion…

TLC Gourmet

Chef of the Week: Thomas Leatherbarrow –...

8 October 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? 2 years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? From my family at…

Chef of the Week: Calum Montgomery –...

1 October 2020

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I am the Chef Proprietor of Edinbane Lodge, we bought the building in November 2017. I took 9 months out of…

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…

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