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!

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…

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?…

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