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: Lee Somers, Executive...

13 June 2024

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? 6 months (Restaurant Associates). Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? From a…

Chef of the Week: Richard Wainman, Chef...

6 June 2024

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have owned Dick’s Smokehouse for 7 years. 4 years in street food and 3 years as a restaurant. Where did…

Chef of the Week: Cidalia Andrade –...

30 May 2024

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? One and a half years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? I…

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

23 May 2024

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have been working at The Chapter Collection for the past 2.5 years, prior to that I was Head of Food…

Chef of the Week: Prasad Desai, Head...

16 May 2024

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

Chef of the Week: Roy Ner, Chef...

9 May 2024

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have been working at Jeru in Mayfair since the opening in 2021.  Prior to this I had spent the past…

Chef of the Week: Alex Thiel, Executive...

2 May 2024

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? Since October 2022. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? My passion came…

Chef of the Week: Cepdia Schrouder, Executive...

25 April 2024

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? 3 years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? University College Birmingham. What…

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