posted by tastebuds on September 11th, 2008
Martin Burge, Head Chef at Whatley Manor

Martin Burge was brought up in Bristol and originally trained at Brunel Technical College. Having emerged with distinctions his first job was under Michael Croft at the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath.
When Croft moved to London to run the kitchen at Mirabelle, 21 year old Burge went with him, before moving on to Pied a [...]

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posted by tastebuds on August 12th, 2008
Chef Albert Roux, OBE

Described by many as the godfather of modern restaurant cuisine, chef Albert Roux — alongside his brother Michel — was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry at the annual Catey Awards earlier this month.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the hospitality industry Oscars, Caterer & Hotelkeeper decided to present a one-off award

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posted by tastebuds on July 24th, 2008
chef Andy North

Andy North is one of the many outstanding English chefs who have decided to make Australia their home. Andy’s passion for creating an exceptional dining experience spans over more than 20 years, most recently as Executive Chef of Melbourne’s Crown Entertainment complex.
The Executive Chef’s hat now proudly adorns Andy North as he takes over the reigns [...]

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posted by tastebuds on July 2nd, 2008
Chef Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex at the stove

Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex, 42 years old, is a graduate of les Maristes in Lyon and the Lycée Hôtelier Savoie Léman, at Thonon-les-Bains in the Haute Savoie.
After this he worked for Pierre Orsi in Lyon, and Philippe Million in Albertville.
He became the personal chef to Christina Onassis in the mid 1980’s – a role which offered him [...]

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