Chef Wise

2016 has seen Ross & Ross Food launch another exciting range of foodie gifts and win another Business award for their continued growth and originality. Through their continued collaboration with fellow artisan producers in and around the Cotswolds, they now have an additional range of BBQ products on offer this Christmas. As a fine food company based in the Cotswolds, Ross & Ross Food have been specialising in handmade British food products and wedding & event catering since 2011. Using locally sourced, top quality produce, they supply delicious, fine food products for National and Independent retailers and have won both regional and national awards (including a Great Taste Gold Star and a BBC Good Food Show Bursary Award). While deciding on their top picks for Christmas, Ross Bearman, co-founder/Director of Ross & Ross Food, said: “We've been looking at the foodie trends this year so we have a good a idea of what will be heating up for Christmas. DI...

We all know a foodie. The person you go to for restaurant recommendations, who isn't perplexed by that alien vegetable the MasterChef contestants are cooking with, and who actually looks forward to the sweet release of cooking a nourishing meal after a long, tiring day at work. But how do you surprise someone who's always the first to know about the latest epicurean trends? Your answer lies in the hallowed kitchens of Leiths School of Food and Wine in West London. Having produced food industry legends such as Diana Henry, Lorraine Pascale, Matt Tebbutt and Gizzi Erskine, even the most particular gourmet is sure to be impressed by a visit to the revered school. Offering the largest range of classes and courses of any cookery school in the UK, there's a present for every palate. The school's programme draws influence from cuisines all over the world and students have the chance to learn from the acclaimed Leiths teachers as well as celebrity chefs such...

La Belle Assiette takes the stress out of Christmas dinner Record number of Brits are opting for outside catering on Christmas Day. Largely due to the stresses of preparing, cooking, serving and clearing up, with 70% of Brits spending up to 5 hours preparing their Christmas meal (Bookatable, 2015).  La Belle Assiette promises a stress free Christmas with their private chef service. Forget about setting a 7am alarm to get the turkey out the fridge on time, forget sweating in your new Christmas jumper and think about simply enjoying the day while your chef prepares a feast in your kitchen. On labelleassiettte.co.uk/private-chef browse menus created by local chefs and book directly online for the number of guests coming. On the day the chef will arrive at your home with all the ingredients, they'll cook in your kitchen, serve everyone at the table and make sure that all the washing up is done before leaving! Great food, time with your friends and family and no cleani...

London's first pretox event is here to help YOU get ready for Christmas! On Saturday 10th December, the doors of the beautiful AVEQIA studios will open to offer Londoners a welcome escape from the Christmas madness. Relax, eat, indulge (without the guilt) in a 3 course meal with skinny Champagne, and learn how to be healthier and happier this Christmas. A study has found that the average Briton gains 2.7kg over the Christmas period (British Dietetic Association). Many people decide to detox in the new year after overindulging to get rid of excess weight. This year avoid stressmass, bloating and sluggishness by starting with a pretox to get you and your body feeling great. Chef and Nutritionist Holly Sugars says: “The benefits of a pretox are huge. You'll have more energy, your skin will be healthier, digestion will improve, you're likely to lose weight and your risk of developing health issues will significantly reduce. Overall a much happier and healthier...

Food and drink brands from across the UK have been given all the right ingredients to help their businesses grow, as part of the first ever Bread & Butter. The festival for food and drink founders drew in hundreds of entrepreneurs - and its success now heralds a return in 2017. Meet the cast Bread & Butter - a two-day conference and boot camp for emerging food brands - was held at the Institute of Directors in London. It provided a unique opportunity for start-ups and scale-ups to meet like-minded others - and to grill those who have been there and done it. The inspirational line-up of speakers included Camilla Barnard from Rude Health; Tamara Arbib from Rebel Kitchen; Richard Wilkinson from Doisy & Dam; Craig Sams from Green & Blacks; Patrick Drake from Hello Fresh; Ryan Kohn from Propercorn; Hugh Thomas from Ugly Drinks; Mark Palmer from Pret a Manger; Emma Macdonald from The Bay Tree, and Chris Ormrod from Ministry of Cake. Tasty feedback ...