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: Rebecca Bensusan-Bash –...

2 October 2025

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? My passion for cooking…

Chef of the Week: Christoffer Dopico Alles,...

25 September 2025

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have worked in my current job for nearly 3 years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where…

Chef of the Week: Santhosh Ravimony –...

18 September 2025

How long have you worked at your current hotel/restaurant? My culinary journey at the Tower Hotel is currently in it’s fourth year. Where did your passion for cooking come from…

Chef of the Week: Ian Gibbs, Head...

11 September 2025

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? Not very long at all! I have just finished cooking for the 1st team squad at AFCB Bournemouth but have moved…

Chef of the Week: Ethan Mees, Sous...

4 September 2025

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? 8 years. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where did you learn your skills? From a young age,…

Chef of the Week: Merrick Webber, Head...

28 August 2025

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have worked at Porlock Bay Oysters kitchen for 18 months. Where did your passion for cooking come from and where…

Chef of the Week: Ibrahim Bellal, Chef...

21 August 2025

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I began working at University College Birmingham in 2019, I opened our new campus kitchen known as Moss House. Since 2023,…

Chef of the Week: Anuj Thakur, Executive...

14 August 2025

How long have you worked at your current restaurant? I have been working at Tewksbury Park for almost 9 years now. Where did your passion for cooking come from and…

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