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: Simon Wood, Chef...

27 June 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I opened WOOD Manchester in August 2017. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your…

Chef of the Week: Paul O’Neill, Head...

20 June 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? Coming up to two years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? I…

Chef of the Week: Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Executive...

13 June 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? Since 2001 when I was 20. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills?…

Chef of the Week: Karl Richardson, Executive...

7 June 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have been the Executive Head Chef of the Waldorf for 13 months. Where did your passion for cooking come from…

Chef of the Week: Leon Rook, Chef...

30 May 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? We have been open for seven months. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your…

Chef of the Week: JP Bidart, Chef...

23 May 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant?  Having worked as head chef for more than 30 years, I recently took a brave step in setting up a private…

Chef of the Week: Alex Naik –...

16 May 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? We opened at Abbots Court just over a year ago and I have been with the company for just over 2…

Chef of the Week: Adam Byatt –...

9 May 2019

How long have you worked in your current restaurant? I have owned Trinity since it opened twelve years ago. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did…

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