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: Dez Turland, Executive...

7 February 2019

What’s your role at Brend Hotels? I’m based and work out of Saunton Sands Hotel in North Devon which is part of the Brend Hotels group. My position has developed…

Chef of the Week: Galton Blackiston, Chef...

31 January 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? We have owned Morston Hall for 26 years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn…

Chef of the Week: Tony Beales, Proprietor...

24 January 2019

How long have you run your current establishment? I founded Beales Gourmet in 2005. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? Some…

Chef of the Week: Sarah Ali Choudhury...

18 January 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I don’t have a restaurant yet! However, I do cater for private and prestigious events and have been doing so for…

Chef of the Week: Christian Ponte –...

11 January 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have worked 5 months at my current restaurant. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you…

Chef of the Week: Chris Archambault –...

3 January 2019

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? Just shy of four years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? I’ve…

Chef of the Week: Chris Simpson –...

27 December 2018

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have worked at Gidleigh Park as Executive Head chef for 1 year. Where did your passion for cooking come from…

Chef of the Week: Tom Booton –...

20 December 2018

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I’ve been back at The Westbury for nearly 2 years. I worked here for a year in 2013, left and came…

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