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Nutter Scoops Manchester Marketing Award!
Andrew Nutters Restaurant - Nutters - scooped Manchester Restaurant of the Year 2008 title at the Marketing Manchester Awards dinner last week. The awards were presented at a glittering ceremony at Manchester Central by ex Coronation Street star Sally Lindsey in front of an audience of 400 of the regions most influential tourism representatives.
The restaurant scored the highest rating ever by their mystery shopper saying that Nutters offered great customer service and the food was described as absolutely perfect in all respects.
Shahena Ali at MS Life Conference
ONE of Britain’s brightest new cooking talents, Shahena Ali, will be demonstrating her culinary skills at this year’s MS Life conference, which is taking place at Manchester Central at the end of the month..
MS Life is the MS Society’s national conference, which covers all aspects of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). research, medical developments, care and support. This year, celebrity chef Shahena Ali will be appearing in the exhibition’s Live Kitchen where she will be cooking dishes from her extensive repertoire of traditional Indian and Bengali cuisine. She enjoys cooking dishes from around the world and is passionate about sharing her knowledge about food to encourage and inspire others.
Commenting on the event, Shahena said: `The Live Kitchen at this year’s MS Life exhibition is going to be fantastic. I am looking forward to demonstrating how easy to make many Indian dishes are, particularly those which are generally perceived to be very complex. I’m also interested in showing people how to make healthy versions of slightly more indulgent dishes. I have a very keen interest in health and I know how important a healthy diet can be for everyone.`
Inspired by Gary Rhodes, Shahena has a natural flair when it comes to demonstrating her cooking. She has a vast knowledge of food from across the globe and as well as cooking for dignitaries and MPs, Shahena uses her talents to bring the best food she can to the masses as creative director for menu development for Indian restaurant group, the Maharaja Group.
The MS Life Conference will take place between 29-30 March.
For more information about MS Life, visit: www.msconvention.org.uk
Alan Coxon seleted as judge for International Restaurant & Hotel Awards
TV Chef presenter, writer and Author Alan Coxon has been selected as a judge for the “ International Restaurant and Hotel Awards 2008”.
The Awards Ceremony will be held in Beverly Hills, Hollywood USA and is recognised as the world’s most prestigious event.
The awards are the equivalent to the Golden Globe and the Academy Awards for the hospitality Industry and celebrate the best value, moderate, and luxury travel establishments that go above and beyond industry standards.
Entries to the competition span 45 countries around the globe! The Jury will review submissions from bed & breakfasts, top starred restaurants, chains, six-star luxury hotels, boutique hotels and independent restaurants and hotels.
Top chains and hotel groups participating include The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott International, The Peninsula Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Kor Hotel Group, Starwood Hotels and a host of others.
Alan is delighted to have been invited and included in the salubrious panel of judges representing GB.
Chefs!! Do you want to be on TV?!!
Endemol Television are looking for talented people to enter -
THE £10K CHALLENGE!
Could you hold the attention span of the nation for six hours? A chef might invent a cookery challenge or showcase recipes.... A comedian might tell gags, a singer might sing songs - Reckon so? Well, you could be in with the chance of appearing on television and – oh yes – winning £10,000!
Upstaged is a new BBC entertainment event hosted by Radio 1’s Scott Mills. It’s open to anyone across the country who thinks they’re worth watching.
People with clever and inventive ideas can exhibit their talent to the online community, who then decide their fate. Those who make the grade will be short-listed for the chance to appear on the show – and of course, winning the life-changing £10,000!
So if you’ve got a brilliant act or an interesting idea, click on http://upstaged.external.bbc.co.uk for more information to register.
Remember, you can do anything! OK, within legal reason… Just remember to think big and imaginative and you won’t go far wrong!
Go on – make a show of yourself!
Steven Walpole appointed by British Airways
British Airways has employed the skills of celebrity chef Steven Walpole to help the firm deliver top-class cuisine to its first-class passengers. Steven is now the senior executive chef to BA for their Gate Gourmet offering.
Commercial director of the UK and Ireland at Gate Gourmet Tim Cocker explained the reasons behind the appointment.
`Steven will help Gate Gourmet to push the boundaries of airline food, using the very best people and the finest and freshest ingredients to develop menus that match offerings in top restaurants whilst also reflecting the health needs of our passengers,` he said. He added that he was pleased to have attracted such talent to the Gourmet Gate team.
Nutter goes Nuts in Jo'Berg!!!
TV Chefs Andrew Nutter, Brian Turner and the BBC’s Two Hairy Bikers brought Johannesburg to a stand still recently when they took part in the Johannesburg Food and Drink Festival. They fronted a convoy of 600 Harley Davidson bikers from all over South Africa to open the food Festival at the Gauteng Estate.
The convoy which closed roads and highways was part of a charity present run where each biker bought a gift to give to an underprivileged child.
The Festival ran for 4 days during which the UK Chefs demonstrated to thousands of visitors. Nutter even hosted his own theatre – causing such a stir with the Hairy Bikers that they have asked him to be part of their Christmas special to be filmed later on this month.
Ali Benson-Smith joins Celebrity Chefs UK!
We are delighted to be working with presenter, food stylist, demonstrator, cook and home economist Ali Benson-Smith.
Lancashire lass Ali has a successful background in the hospitality industry from college onwards has worked her way prolifically to becoming the popular personality that she is today.
For full details please go to `The Chefs`
Marguerite Patten OBE is awarded Woman of the Year Award
Marguerite Patten OBE has been awarded with a Woman of the Year Award during a luncheon at the Intercontinental hotel in London on 15th October.
After the outbreak of war she was appointed one of the food advisors for the Ministry of Food in 1942, giving cookery demonstrations around the country advising people how to make the most of their meagre wartime rations. During her active career she has sold more than 17 million copies of her 170 books and won four lifetime achievement awards.
Her eloquence and firm voice on the radio and television, where she coined the catchphrase `Here`s one I made earlier`, won her the position as a household name and she was awarded the OBE in 1991 for services to cookery.
Tiffany Goodall with Martin Blunos launch M & S flagship store in Derby!
Newcomer Tiffany Goodall had the opportunity to work with Martin Blunos at the opening of the fabulous new Marks & Spencer store in Derby this week. Tiffany says ` Martin makes everything look so easy, it has been great fun!`
Tiffany will be demonstrating at the new M & S store in Carlisle all week commencing 17th October.
Daniel Galmiche Regional Press Award
Daniel Galmiche is seen here with The Regional Press Award 2007 for the Reading Evening Post Food Monthly of which he is a resident writer.
Andrew Turner to join Langham Hotel in London
Andrew Turner, executive chef at Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, is to join the Langham Hotel in London.
Andrew will leave Pennyhill on 26 July after 18 months, before joining the Langham on 13 August. He will be taking on a new role as head chef of a stand alone restaurant called the Landau, which will open mid-to-late September. The new restaurant is currently being redesigned by David Collins, who was also responsible for the design of the hotels Artesian cocktail bar, which opened in January.
Turner will be heading up his own brigade in a dedicated kitchen at the hotel. The Landau will seat 100 and offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. It is understood that the menu will incorporate Turner trademark tasting menus. Prior to joining Pennyhill Park, the Albert Roux protege was executive chef of the Bentley and before that Browns hotel.
Chefs at South African Food Festival!!
Celebrity Chefs at the Gourmet Food Festival in Capetown recently with show organiser Christine Cashmore. For further information visit gourmet food festival
Rosemary heads for Peru!
Rosemary Melbourne is again raising money for the National Deaf Children`s Society and will soon be heading off on a gruelling trek in Peru. Please sponsor her by visiting her web page - all donations for this worthy children`s charity very greatly received!
www.justgiving.com/roestrekperu
Simon Shaw wins Best Newcomer at Northern restaurant and Bar Awards 2007
Chef Simon Shaw wins Best Newcomer at the Northern Hospitality Awards from the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, sponsored by Northern Restaurant and Bar for his restaurant
El Gato Negro Tapas, Rippondon, West Yorkshire. The judges commented “A focused concept that delivers in every way. Great food, a great concept, and a revelation in it’s location.”
Martin Blunos in Soap Star/Super Chef
Celebrity Chef Martin Blunos will be appearing in the new series Soap Star / Super Chef on ITV. He will be demonstrating a Master Class and then will judge the soap stars efforts....!!
Steve Walpole to train Jamie's Fifteen Students!
Westminster Kingsway College has appointed Chef Steve Walpole to run part of Hackney Community College in teaching basic cookery at level 1 & 2 NVQ where he will be taking the parallel group of the new Jamie Oliver Fifteen students which will enable the Fifteen Foundation to expand and be qualified to go into Fifteen or any other venue worldwide. A brand new kitchen will be in place in July to accommodate more students.
Expo Chef teams with Master Chef!!
Expo Chef Mark Earnden is delighted to introduce you to their latest chef, David Hall. David made contact with Expo Chef and it was clear from the start that he was simply passionate about food. David also got `the taste` of the small screen when he appeared on this series Master Chef goes large on BBC2. David says `To be working with Expo Chef is fantastic. I am excited that I will be talking about and demonstrating my passion for food and healthy eating to the community. I hope to see many news faces at the shows over the coming months`.
Shahena Ali at Zee Carnival!
Chef Shahena Ali will be demonstrating in the cookery theatre at The Zee Carnival 2007 at the Grand Hall in Olympia, London, 2007. With the huge success of Zee Carnival 2006 behind it, Zee Carnival 2007 will bring to London the best of Bollywood stars, pulsating music, lifestyle multi-cultural food and fashion - providing visitors with a complete entertainment experience for the entire family.
Mark Earnden becomes 'Community Chef' for the Co-op....
Mark Earnden has been appointed Community Chef for The Co-operative Group. This exciting opportunity will involve him travelling the country and working with the Co-op brand to deliver key eating messages to their members and customers.
Nancy Lam at Big Brother's Big Mouth Party!
Nancy Lam seen here with Russell Brand at the Big Brother Big Mouth party
Dynamic Internet Cooking Concept !!!!!!
NET NUTTER!!!!
CELEBRITY chef Andrew Nutter could soon become world-famous on the internet - food fans can download videos of him making dishes like crispy black pudding wontons.
Bosses at www.iloaded.com have invited him to a launch in Los Angeles because they think he will be a hit in the US. The site is the first with videos made for portable devices, from laptops to mobiles.
Andrew, who appears on TV as well as running his restaurant in Norden, Manchester said: `It`s really original, as you can download your shopping list on your MP3 player, for example, then cook it step-by-step using the film. So far, we have done about 15 films and these appear on the net.
www.iloaded.com is the world’s first site to offer original, high quality videos, which have been made specifically for download onto portable devices from laptop computers to ipod Video, Zune and even mobile phones. MacUser Magazine has already hailed iloaded as the “Hottest on the Horizon”! iloaded’s cooking programs can be at your side throughout the entire cooking process; from buying-in the ingredients to preparation, cooking and presentation. This truly is a breakthrough in functionality and usability.
Down load your dish-of –the-day at
www.iloaded.com
Andrew Nutter is the first chef to feature on the iLoaded site, with 15 videos ranging from Andrew`s signature dishes such as Herb-Crusted Brill and Chocolate Soufflé pudding, to gourmet-on-a-budget including Sausage Fritters and the Ultimate Burger. Andrew was chosen by iLoaded from a list of celebrity chefs for a host of reasons: he is young, dynamic, passionate, fresh and doesn`t swear once during his demonstrations! Andrew`s techniques can be followed by advanced cooks and complete beginners; he is the perfect host to appeal to iLoaded`s rapidly growing International online community.
www.iloaded.com
Andrew Nutter presents Food Awards!
Andrew Nutter presented the Good with Food Awards on behalf of The Co-operative Group at their Awards dinner in Manchester on 29th November.
The Awards were given to the people who develop and launch new Co-op brand food products including buying, marketing and quality assurance colleagues.
Andrew is seen here with Award winners.
Michael Moore is spokesperson for the Commission of Racial Equality...
To mark the 30th birthday of the Commission of Racial Equality 12 leading chefs have contributed recipes to 30 Years On A Plate, a collection of dishes served in Britain that origninate from abroad, Michael Moore, Antonio Carluccio, Gary Rhodes, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Antony Worrall Thompson, Aldo Zilli, Ainsley Harriot and Ken Hom are among the contributors.
At Imli restaurant in London on 15th November CRE spokesperson Chef Michael Moore gave a cookery demonstration and a speech commenting `The biggest change in British food has been that we are using a lot more ethnic ingredients that we were twenty years ago when only a small number were going for an Indian meal but now it`s a festival of food, you can buy plantains in Waitrose.....`
Celebrity Chefs at Covent Garden Festive Food Festival!
Chefs Shahena Ali, Michael Moore, Valentina Harris and Steven Walople will be appearing at the Covent Garden Festive Food & Fun Festival 16th - 19th November.
The festival will coincide with the turning on of the Covent Garden Christmas lights and BBC Children in Need.
Visit www.covent-garden.co.uk/festival for full details of the festival and demonstration times.
Celebrity Chefs at Mosimann's Academy
Celebrity Chefs UK are delighted to be running cookery courses with the Mosimann Academy. The Academy is a very special cookery school venue owned by Anton Mosimann and home to his wonderful library of cookery books and artifacts.
Seen here Chef Steven Walpole adds the finishing touches to students dishes.
Battle of the Won Ton with Andrew Nutter!!
Two of Manchester`s most famous chefs Andrew Nutter and Harry Yeung recently duelled in a `Battle of the Won Ton` at the renowned Yang Sing Restaurant in Manchester to raise money for the Guide Dog for the Blind`s Diamond Dog Appeal in honour of the Chinese Year of the Dog.
Guests at the event enjoyed an sumptious evening of gourmet extravagance.
Andrew Nutter is seen here with Manchester radio personalities and Chef Harry Yeung.
New BBC Series looking for amateurs!
Ever dreamt of running your own restaurant?
Yearn for the chance to show off your signature dishes? Then join Simon Rimmer for a new BBC series to be filmed in November.
We’re looking for pairs of amateur cooks to have a go at being head chef and front-of-house manager. Whether you`ve always imagined having your own cosy French bistro, an ultra-modern sushi bar or a cheery organic café, we’re giving you the chance to run any type of restaurant you like.
BBC Birmingham`s innovative pilot series will give budding amateur couples the chance to cook up a storm. We supply the restaurant, the staff and the diners. All you need to do is cook fantastic food and serve it up with a smile.
If you are free between 13-17 November, email us at info@celebritychefsuk.com and briefly explain why you`ve got what it takes to run a restaurant. If you can serve up success, then you`ll also get to keep the profits.....
You must be over 18, and we`re looking for amateur cooks only please. We welcome applications from teams of friends, partners or husband and wife.
Biker Chef teams up with Rizla Suzuki!
Bike mad chef - Steve Walpole has teamed up with British Super Bike Racing Team Rizla Suzuki. Steve says `I am so excited to be associated with such a fantastic team and am looking forward to working with them on some joint promotional activites in the future.` More news to follow!
Michael Moore & Daniel Galmiche all set for France!!
Chef Daniel Galmiche will be taking a cookery course in the Charente region of the South of France at the wonderful Manoir de Touvent from 26th August - 1st September and Chef Michael Moore will be guest chef at the school the following week 2nd - 8th September.
This fabulous location was once the former childhood home of President Miterrand and is now the venue for www.villavalentina.com
Michael is seen here with enthusiastic members of his cookery class!
Celebrity Chefs UK can offer a discount of £250 on these holidays - for further details please call +44 (0) 1270 884544.
Shahena Ali joins Celebrity Chefs UK!
We are delighted to welcome Shahena Ali to Celebrity Chefs UK!
Stunning Shahena loves cooking and entertaining and is determined to bring a fun, passionate and fresh new attitude - particularly targeting a younger audience - to discover original and exciting dishes from the different regions of the Indian Sub-continent and from around the world.
Shaheena will be appearing on BBC Great Food Live! on November 21st 2006 and at the Covent Garden Food Festival in November.
Watch this space!
Martin Blunos at Plymouth Flavour Fest 2006
Plymouth Flavour Fest 2006 drew record crowds at Britain’s biggest farmers’ market and was heralded a great success as record numbers flocked to Plymouth City Centre to enjoy a three-day festival of great food, drink and entertainment.
Star chef Martin Blunos, who demonstrates at major food festivals throughout the world, headlined this year’s event and said the festival was one of the best he’d been to for its mix of producers and the public’s genuine interest in good local food. “It went really well with a lot of people there and a lot of support and response from the public,” he said. “People were really interested in the food itself and embraced the festival for the right reasons. It was one of the best food festivals I’ve been to as it was not just big companies but lots of smaller producers with stands and felt much more intimate and integrated. At festivals people are more and more interested and educated about food and are not afraid to ask questions. Plymouth Flavour Fest was a good example of this and there was a really good cross-section of people from different backgrounds. We all need food and if you care that much you should know where the food has come from and how best to prepare it.”
For more information on Plymouth Flavour Fest go to www.plymouthcitycentre.co.uk
Skills for Chefs Conference showcases Steven Walpole & Martin Blunos
The ninth Skills for Chefs Conference takes place at The University of Sheffield on the 26th and 27th June 2006 and Chefs Martin Blunos and Steven Walpole will appear on the programme - Martin will discuss and demonstrate `Creative Gastronomy` and Steven will present `Hope For the Future`
A full report will appear in due course.
Celebrity Chefs go world wide.....
This weekend Daniel Galmiche and Steven Saunders head of to Capetown for the Gourmet Food Festival and chefs Valentina Harris and Steven Walpole are flying to Karachi, Pakistan where they will also be taking part in a gourmet food festival...we wish them every success and will report back soon. And of course not forgetting Rosemary Melbourne who has a little Wall to climb in China! Happy Birthday Rosemary!!!
Blunos Springs off to Bath!
Former two-Michelin-starred chef Martin Blunos is to design the menus for the Springs Cafe and Restaurant at Bath`s long-awaited Thermae Spa.
Martin will create the menu and work as a consultant to head chef Dylan Davey to help source produce and set standards in the kitchen.
Valentina Harris opens Amici for Christopher's
London restaurant group Christopher`s has scrapped its Wandsworth restaurant Pomino and replaced it with a new venture under the direction of Valentina Harris. The newly rebranded and refurbished offering Amici Bar and Italian Kitchen, opened earlier this month offering an informal menu of Italian fare.
British Bikers go healthy!
Bike mad chef Steven Walpole recently teamed up with Devitt motorcyle insurance to encourage bikers to get culinary in their choice of food if they want a good day on the road!
Steven prepared the perfect menu for a day`s motorcycling and this was launched at the Super Bike Championship at Brands Hatch on 26th March. The menu was created with both health and safety in mind giving bikers the best possible nutrition while keeping them alert and level headed. Steven says `As a keen biker I know how a good balanced diet actually affects my rides and concentration and I was asked to find ideal meals and snacks to have when on the road, this menu will help you stay alert, feel content and on top of things`
Martin Blunos at Somerset Food Festival
The 2006 Somerset Food Festival was held recently at The Winter Gardens in Weston Super Mare and the chef demonstrations proved to be as popular as ever including our own Martin Blunos seen here with Chefs Lesley Waters and Ed Baines.
Henrietta Green wins Good Housekeeping Award!!
At a recent awards ceremony the Good Housekeeping Award for An Outstanding Contribution to Food was won by
writer and broadcaster Henrietta Green (joint winner with Jeanette Orrey).
Champion of fine food - Henrietta Green is widely seen as the country’s leading expert on local and regional speciality food producers and runs the annual Food Lovers’ Fairs www.foodloversbritain.com She has written several books on British produce, including British Food Finds and Food Lovers’ Guide to Britain.
Steve Walpole in new TV series!!
Our `Biker` Chef will be co-presenting a new 10 part tv series with fitness guru Jane Wake (Celebrity Fit Club) called Kids` Fit Squad which begins on the Discovery Health Channel on Monday 20th February 2006.
The series seeks to show parents how to overcome the barriers they face when trying to get children to exercise and eat healthy food. Steve Walpole has devised a collection of tasty healthy recipes guaranteed to turn junk food kids onto vegetables. As the Kids` Fit Squad, Jane and Steve demonstrate how to bring the fun of food and fitness back into family life to improve the well being and future health of our children. Be sure to watch!!
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New MAGIMIX shop!!!!
We have a great new MAGIMIX shop at Celebrity Chefs UK! Magimix are the products the chefs love to use and we are delighted to be able to offer you some really super deals at our new shop. Please visit the new Magimix Shop on our site and spoil yourself today!!!
Daniel Gets Michelin Star for Cliveden!!
Congratulations to Daniel Galmiche who has been awarded a coverted Michelin Star for Cliveden House in Berkshire. Daniel has held this award at previous establishments (see biography) and says that he is absolutely delighted to bring the award back to Cliveden - there has been no such award there for the past four years.
www.cliveden house.co.uk
Rosemary goes to China!
Our very own Rosemary Melbourne will be heading off to China in a few short weeks to trek The Great Wall for charity. Currently working on an arduous training schedule Rosemary says she is looking forward to the event which will involve hard trekking for up to 7 hours a day in extreme territory.
Chefs Michael Moore and Steven Walpole have already offered to organise ‘gin drops’ and food parcels at strategic points along the way in an attempt to motivate her to the end!!
Anyone wishing to sponsor Rosemary can do so at her sponsorship web page which has full details of the trek and charity she is raising money for
www.justgiving.com/roestrek
Steven Walpole's Twist and Shout to a Healthier Lifestyle!!!
On Tuesday 15 November , The Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch held a Healthy Living Forum to launch their exciting new theatre-in-education tour of Olivia Twist. This interactive show written and directed by Jim Bywater, tours primary schools and addresses the topical issue of healthy eating in schools.
Celebrity chef Steven Walpole , delivered the keynote speech to an attentive gathering of Healthy Schools’ Coordinators, Teachers, and school Governors. Talking about the project Steven said “it will always be difficult to get children to eat the foods they should. If we can get them eating a good diet 75% of the time then we’re on to a good thing! Educating children about different foods and how eating the right things can help them to have more energy, learn more and stay looking great, then we’re giving them the tools to make their own informed choice about what they put into their bodies.”
Teacher’s were treated to the recipes Steven created for Olivia Twist, which are cooked during the performance and the children also have the opportunity to try, something which has proved to be extremely popular.
Olivia Twist which features the Queen’s professional company cut to the chase…, tours November 2005 to February 2006 and will be seen by around 7000 seven to ten year olds. The production explores the important issues of healthy eating; the perceptions children have about food and what it means to be part of a healthy school.
Steven is seen here with cast members and writer director Jim Bywater on Steven`s right.
Michael Moore - 'Pure Glamour' at the Natural History Museum...
Celebrity Chef Michael Moore has been asked to consult on the menu for the fantastic event `Pure Glamour` at the Natural History Museum on 17th November 2005. The Barbados Tourism Authority in conjunction with Virgin Holidays will host the evening of “Pure Glamour` where internationally acclaimed fashion designers, such as Vivienne Westwood, Jasper Conran, Ungaro, Giorgio Armani and Valentino to name but a few will showcase some of their most- glamorous designs through the ages to a star-studded audience of celebrities. Michael worked closely with the prestigious event company Rhubarb to ensure an authentically Bajan theme to the dinner and comment`s `I am very thrilled to be involved; next year is a very exciting year for Barbados as they are host to the 2007 World Cup cricket finals and also celebrate 40 years of Independence and I hope to be working with the Barbados Tourist Authority on other events during this exciting year`.
Blunos goes to Mexico!!
Martin Blunos leaves for Mexico on 4th November 2005 at the request of the British Council. He will be attending the `Tastes of Europe` event which will culminate in a gourmet dinner for the Ambassador - personally prepared by Martin. Martin comments `this is new territory for me, I`ve not been to Mexico before and am really looking forward to this opportunity`
'Biker Chef' to present new series!
Up and coming Chef Steven Walpole - known to many as the `Biker Chef` - has recently begun filming a new series for Discovery Health entitled `A Rebel At The Table`.
He will be presenting the 10 part series which features children`s eating habits and healthier eating.
Steven will be seen whizzing around on his motorbike during the programme as he rushes from one location to another. The series is to be screened Spring 2006.
Disney call for Michael Moore!!
Celebrity Chef Michael Moore will represent the UK at the 10th Annual Epcot International Festival of Food and Wine at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, USA in October 2005. Michael will demonstrate at the Lunch & Learn event and the Party for the Senses.
Celebrity Chefs UK in South Africa!!
Chefs Steven Saunders, Martin Blunos and Sian Blunos will be appearing at the Good Food & Wine Show, Gauteng, Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa from 20-23 October 2005.
The highlight on South Africa`s culinary calendar - the Good Food and Wine Show, takes place from 20-23 October 2005. This year`s show will feature everything from organics to extravagance!
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Martin Blunos at Gourmet Festival!
The Gourmet Festival was held in Capetown recently and Martin Blunos participated alongside Gennaro Contaldo, Ross Burden, James Martin and Alan Coxon.
Martin Blunos is seen here demonstrating at a hands-on workshop.
Lord Snowdon asks for Moore!
Celebrity Chef Michael Moore officially opened the new kitchen facilities at the British Disabled Water Ski Association Centre at Heron Lake. Michael`s cookery display was to an eminent audience including Lord Snowdon, the Patron of the Association and new MP Adam Afriyie - with whom he was an instant hit!
Michael is seen here with Lord Snowdon and Grace Mandeville the youngest skier with the Association.
Celebrity Chefs at Tewkesbury Food Festival
Martin Blunos appeared at the Tewkesbury Food Festival on 7th May and was a real hit with the audience – many of whom were amazed to see him appearing at the show as they had watched him that very morning appear on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen with Anthony Warrell Thomson and James Martin!
The event had a huge turnout and was a tremendous success being the first of its kind in the area. Held in the grounds of the Abbey local producers and suppliers were in abundance.
Martin is pictured here with Dai Chef who also demonstrated on the day entertaining the audience with his warm Welsh wit and fabulous recipes from his very own Bread of Heaven bakery – visit www.daichef.com
New Shop at Celebrity Chefs UK!
Searching for extra special kitchen product or gift? At a great discounted price too? Look no further - we have a new kitchen shop on our site - courtesy of Blue Shoots Ltd - with some wonderful offers for you. Visit our new page and grab a bargain !!! Blue Shoots page
Michael Moore in Hamburg!
Chef Michael Moore seen recently at a market in Hamburg being photographed for his forthcoming cookery book!
Cookery School Spring Offer!! ££’s off for Celebrity Chefs UK clients!!
Join celebrity chefs Valentina Harris, Ross Burden & Michael Moore this autumn for a hands on residential cookery holiday at the magical Le Manoir de Touvent in an unspolit corner of Charente, South West France. Enjoy a series of culinary adventures and explore the exceptional cuisine and extraordinary wines of this beautiful region. Stay at the glorious Manoir, formerly the childhood home of President Mitterand. Classical and Modern French gastronomy as well as Mediterranean cuisine will be taught alongside visits to local producers, markets, wine chateaux, lectures and tastings.
“Truly relaxing, mouthwatering experiences, sublime!” Sally Burton, The Mail on Sunday.
For further details please visit www.villavalentina.com – don’t forget to mention ‘Celebrity Chefs UK’ to receive a 10% discount !!!!!
Marks & Spencer lead demo chef joins Celebrity Chefs UK!
Andy Gratton is a chef on a mission! He is Marks & Spencers` lead demonstration chef touring the country and demonstrating their products at major food festivals and events, he also runs his own company `Uplift` - a mobile theatre kitchen and `Moving Bistro` - fine dining in your own home. Read his biography for further details!
BLUNOS GETS MICHELIN STAR FOR THE LYGON!!!!
There is A Star on Broadway!!!
In a few short months Chef Martin Blunos has turned the ailing restaurant at The Lygon Arms in Broadway into a Michelin Starred arena. Martin is no newcomer to Michelin stars having held two at his award winning Restaurant Lettonnie for many years.
Martin says `It has been a fantastic challenge at The Lygon and I am very thrilled to see this wonderful establishment receive the award it so duly deserves`.
Magimix Shop extends product range!
Magimix have extended their product range at the Magimix Shop on our website.
For some really great bargains at prices you won`t find on the high street visit our MAGIMIX SHOP.
Remember prices include FREE DELIVERY for UK orders!!! Treat the cook in your life to a product that the chefs prefer!
Martin Blunos endorses Kellys Turkeys®
At Celebrity Chefs UK we all indulged over the festive season and enjoyed a really scrumptious traditional turkey dinner.
Top Chef Martin Blunos chose his Christmas turkey from Kellys Turkeys® and says `turkey never tasted so good, try one and you`ll be eating them all year round and not just at Xmas - these turkeys are the bizz, they taste of something and are succulent and juicy. Delivered super fresh to the door well packaged with storage/cooking instructions for the novice. A great product, reared with tlc and eaten with gusto, deservedly a real winner!`
Order a succulent flavourful KellyBronze® turkey all year round directly from their website –
www.kelly-turkeys.com
Celebrity Chefs UK join Woburn Events!
Celebrity Chefs UK are delighted to be working with Woburn Events at the Woburn International Food & Drink Festival 28th,29th & 30th May 2005. This is the first year that Woburn has staged the festival and the prestigious event will deliver a unique consumer showcase for the Food & Drink Industry to celebrate the nations passion for real food and drink. Set in Woburn park with the historic backdrop of Woburn Abbey visitors will enjoy cookery demonstrations, exhibitions and many activities. For further details of tickets/sponsorship and exhibiting opportunites at the show please contact Mike Williams or Chris Myers at Woburn Events on 01707 396760 or email info@celebritychefsuk.com
Michael Moore joins Celebrity Chefs UK!
We are delighted to announce that we will be working with the celebrated chef Michael Moore. Born in the East End, Michael is the second youngest of 8 and an exotic mix with a Bajan mother and a Brazilian father. He`s travelled the world, taking his inspiration from all the countries he`s visited and receives rave reviews at his restaurant Michael Moore of Blandford Street, London W1 (www.michaelmoorerestaurant.com).
Further details coming soon!!
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Magimix Shop comes to Celebrity Chefs UK!
At Celebrity Chefs UK we absolutely love Magimix and we are delighted to announce that we now have our very own online Magimix Shop where you will find fantastic deals on Magimix products!
Introductory Offer!!
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‘Kids in the Kitchen!’ - Sian Blunos teaches teenagers
Health conscious chef and author Sian Blunos recently spent a week with 6 young people who eat mostly convenience and fast foods. Followed by a film crew from Central TV they visited various locations including a farmer’s market, a bakery and an organic farm. Sian says ‘It was great fun showing the kid’s that there is a healthy alternative to junk food and in no time at all they were cooking themselves”. This will be shown as a news item from 13th – 17th September and two half hour programmes.
John Benson-Smith 'Sensation' for Walkers Crips
Sensational Tara PT leaves Dr Lineker Speechless in New Crisp ad. Tara Palmer Tomkinson teaches Gary Lineker his biggest lesson yet as he tries to steal crisps from her in the latest ‘Posh’ TV ad for Walkers Sensations.
Additionally, to build on the success of the Sensations crisp flavour range, Walkers employed the skills of John Benson-Smith, a former judge of BBC MasterChef as well as the 1999 Northern Chef of the Year, to develop new Chargrilled Steak & Peppercorn Sauce crisp flavour.
Krys Jankowski brand manager for Sensations at Walkers said, “The ad is quite risqué for Walkers but it’s certainly going to be remembered and talked about lots! We were all singing the very catchy poppadom song by the end of the ad shoot, and the product is fantastic.”
John Benson-Smith judges UK Barista Championship
Northern Irish baristas swept the board to clinch first and second place at this year’s SCAE UK finals of the World Barista Championship.
Masterchef John Benson-Smith from Hazlewood Castle crowned Sarah McCandless who said: “I’m both excited and nervous at the prospect of representing the UK on the world platform. The UK event has been a wonderful experience with baristas sharing best practice in the truest sense of the term.”
Said John Benson-Smith who threw himself into the spirit of the competition: “The passion and energy of this unique event has been extremely inspiring and never again will a cup of coffee be just a cup of coffee.”
John Benson-Smith with UK Barista Championship winner Sarah McCandless from Clements Cafe, Belfast and Angela Maxwell from Fracino.
Chef Martin Blunos meets PM Tony Blair
Chef Martin Blunos was invited by The Prime Minister Tony Blair to attend a reception at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to celebrate the historic expansion of the European Union on 1st May this year; Martin has particular links with Latvia. Martin also had a private meeting with the Latvian Ambassador. Other celebrities from the hospitality industry who attended the event included Egon Ronay and Nigella Lawson.
John Burton Race online
John Burton Race and his family have returned to England from their year-long French Leave and he hosted an on-line chat recently to promote his book `French leave`.
Ruth Rogers online
Celebrity Chef Ruth Rogers of the River Cafe hosted an online chat recently.
Ruth Rogers is the American-born wife of architect Richard Rogers. Rose Gray ran the kitchen at Nell`s Club in New York before joining Ruth Rogers to launch the River Café. Together they have made the River Café one of the most respected restaurants in the world and have trained many of the new generation of star chefs, from Samuel and Samantha Clarke to Jamie Oliver.
