by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 21, 2017 | Chefs
Chef Gareth Fulford comes from a family of butchers and has been working as a chef since his 16th birthday in numerous kitchens across the UK and going on to become one of Cheltenham’s top chefs at Purslane restaurant. Coming from a butcher background, it is perhaps...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 21, 2017 | Chefs
Natasha is the third generation growing garlic on the Garlic Farm on the Isle of Wight. The farm sells home-grown garlic, garlic products and food in a specialist farm shop with restaurant. Garlic is in the blood for Natasha, whose Granny Norah planted cloves in her...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 21, 2017 | Chefs
Alex Bluett is resident chef at The Old Bookshop which serves tapas-style dishes in a quirky, vintage café-bar with a relaxed atmosphere. He works with small, local and ethical suppliers such as Grow Bristol, Homewood Cheese & Powells of Olvelston to create a...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 20, 2017 | Chefs
Paul Ainsworth has grown to become one of television’s best-loved chefs due to his kind and supportive nature. Stints as guest chef on MasterChef 2017 and appearances on Saturday Kitchen have proved that not all Michelin-starred chefs are hot-headed in the kitchen....
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 20, 2017 | Chefs
Somerset born Chef Jon Howe and his wife and Restaurant Manager Helen opened Lumière Restaurant in 2009, located just steps from Cheltenham’s famous tree lined Promenade, as the restaurant which they would love to go to. The irony that Lumière is now the...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 20, 2017 | Chefs
Darrin Hosegrove is chef director of the Ashburton Cookery School and Chef’s Academy, in Devon. After studying at Exeter College, Darrin began his career at Gidleigh Park Hotel working under the guidance of Michelin-starred chef Shaun Hill. He has worked in many...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 20, 2017 | Chefs
Geraldine (Geri) Gay is head chef at gourmet hotel restaurant Bridge House, in Beaminster, Dorset. The talented chef who hails from Hertfordshire has risen from the hotel’s sous chef and has long been a key player in the development of the menu, with her creative...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 20, 2017 | Chefs
Liam Finnegan has been head chef at The Castle Hotel in Taunton since 2012 and heads up the hotel’s newly refurbished Brazz brasserie. He grew up in Carlingford, Co Louth in Ireland, and still sources the famous oysters from his home for The Castle’s menu. However,...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 20, 2017 | Chefs
West Country-born Chef Dan Moon is head chef at the Gainsborough Bath Spa restaurant. Originally from Exmouth, Devon, he has previously worked at a number of top restaurants where he has achieved numerous awards and accolades, including three AA Rosettes and The...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 20, 2017 | Chefs
Chef David Kelman was inspired to become a chef at the age of 13 and spent more than four years training at Llandrillo College in North Wales. A Welshman born and bred, growing up in those lush valleys had a profound effect on him helping him to gain a keen...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 20, 2017 | Chefs
Matthew Tomkinson, innovative head chef and Roux scholar of The Terrace at The Montagu Arms, Hampshire, creates a seasonal, enticing 3AA Rosette menu capturing a delicious and exciting range of flavours, textures and aromas. Matthew’s commitment to the perfect dining...
by Gourmet Experiences | Apr 20, 2017 | Chefs
Limewood Hotel, in Hampshire, has a dream team of chefs with Michelin-starred credentials: Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder. Chef Angela Hartnett is one of the most high-profile female chefs in the restaurant world. She is a recognisable face having appeared regularly...
