Interview with Chef Martin Scholz of Catch – Andaz Hyatt London
Sustainability of the world’s sea stocks has become an increasingly important issue to the culinary community over the last few years. No one is more aware of this than Martin Scholz, Chef de Cuisine at Andaz Hotel, the latest boutique hotel concept by Hyatt Hotels. When Hyatt Hotels decided to launch their new brand of...
Interview with Michelin star Chef Raphael Francois
This month’s interview was probably the strangest and most interesting one for me, a few of the previous interviews I have conducted were with chef’s I worked for in the past, this month however I am interviewing Raphael Francois, my current Executive Chef at the Connaught Hotel. Chef Raphael is the man responsible for attaining the...
Interview with renowned French physical chemist – Herve This
I remember the first time I saw the Alinea restaurant website, I was astonished. It was my first glimpse of food that had been prepared and presented in a range of ways which I had never seen before and could barely comprehend. It was all so simple and understated yet even as a novice...
Interview with Michelin Star Chef William Drabble
In the heart of London lies the red and white Victorian façade of the St James’s Hotel & Club. Recognised for its quality, glamour and style the hotel’s Seven Park Place restaurant has recently joined a higher league of culinary recognition by having been awarded a Michelin Star in the 2011 guide. However the man...
Interview with Michelin Star Chef Jocelyn Herland
From the age of 18 Chef Jocelyn Herland (JH) has trained as a chef, spent a year training in the front of house, worked in pastry and built his career in Michelin Star kitchens. In 2007 he became the Head Chef of the Alain Ducasse restaurant at The Dorchester. Within 2 years of opening the...
Interview with Chef Brian Hughson of The Dorchester Grill
The Dorchester Grill at the Dorchester Hotel is one of the most prestigious restaurants in London. The Grill restaurant has become an institution in the London restaurant scene having first opened in 1931. Over the years it has undergone many changes, while staying true to its roots as a traditional British Grill. Brian Hughson has...