Perfect gravy weather at Essential Towers this morning

Our heats are complete! We proudly present our regional finalists - 12 young Maestros of Risotto ready to cook it out down to the last grain! We are SO EXCITED for this final. RisoGalloUK Master Chefs of Great Britain Craft Guild of Chefs @essentialcuisin Chef & Restaurant Magazine Filippo Berio KoppertCress UAE-UK

With just over 2 weeks to go until our Northern Day of Excellence, here's a sneak peek of some of our ‘Deals on the day’🤑To bag these bargains all you have to do is attend & place an order with one of our team members🛒One time prices!⚡️Sign up here: hubs.ly/Q01GLSjd0

From our current Tasting menu Salt Aged Duck breast ,Miso Confit leg Bon Bon,Rhubarb,Pistachio and a little jus blended with the Rhubarb syrup 🤓🔥❤️🍷⁦The Art School⁩ ⁦The Art School Cellars⁩ ⁦VisitLiverpool⁩ ⁦The Guide Liverpool 🌇🌃⁩ 🐷🥂🤩

The standard was so high this year we awarded two runner up places, both taking a stage at the Italian Embassy. Nathan said - It was an amazing experience for me to be in such a good competition. It was a challenge to be out of my comfort zone and a good learning experience.

We know that the next few weeks will be busy for chefs so to help as many of you enter National Chef of the Year as possible we have extended the deadline until 22nd May. Could you be one of this year’s finalists? Head over to #NCOTY website to register >> bit.ly/40tsDbf

This trio of #mushrooms, created by Izzy Cohen, is a great way to make your coronation celebrations sophisticated🍄king oyster mushroom 'scallops', enoki mushrooms & a mushroom&soy gel! Recipe on the link @essentialcuisin Sosa Ingredients RAK Porcelain Europe hubs.ly/Q01LkVSH0

👑Coronation opening hours 👑 Make sure to get your orders in before 2pm on Tuesday the 4th of May for next-day delivery before the weekend⏰💙 We will be closed from the 6th - 8th of May. For the full delivery schedule & opening hours, follow the link✨hubs.ly/Q01MtJBj0

Celebrate Great British Beef Week! Accompany your #beef with some classic #condiments and sauces from I4C. Colman's Horseradish Sauce (buff.ly/3a1iUzi) MailleUK Wholegrain Mustard (buff.ly/3a1iUzi) @essentialcuisin Peppercorn Sauce (buff.ly/3a1iUzi)

That’s the chef’s from Essential Cuisine briefing the Students about tonight’s 6 course tasting menu. West Lothian College

I can safely say, tonight was a great success. The Food was amazing, the students were great. We have to say a massive thanks to the Essential Cuisine crew Andy Beattie and Kev Shand for making this happen. West Lothian College @essentialcuisin

As we count down to King Charles' #Coronation let's celebrate his love of Mushroom Risotto and admire this wonderful breakfast offering from Lakeland Dairies Chef Alan Colley - what a way to start the day! RisoGalloUK Chef & Restaurant Magazine Craft Guild of Chefs Master Chefs of Great Britain @essentialcuisin

Take your camera to work day with @essentialcuisin yesterday #LoadedFries #MenuInspiration

A stunning #Coronation inspired #risotto on the pass today from our friend James Larkins, National Development Chef for Chartwells Independent; stunning as always. Recipe here.. risogallo.co.uk/porcini-miso-r… - enjoy! RisoGalloUK Master Chefs of Great Britain Craft Guild of Chefs @essentialcuisin Chef & Restaurant Magazine

Just a few of the fantastic tasting options at last week's Summer Grill Inspiration Days with Essential Cuisine

Pictures to get you in the mood for food!🇬🇧

Great to have @essentialcuisin at the Skills for Chefs Skills for Chefs Conference

Did you know that Essential Cuisine has a video series which focuses on culinary skills? These are a valuable resource for chefs and over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing a range of videos you’ll find in the series. #NCOTY

Chefs are currently on a tour of tasting sessions around the waitrose innovation studios, including this taster featuring fellow sponsor Essential Cuisine showcasing ingredients on @churchill1795 Tableware to a mixture of NCOTY & YNCOTY finalists this afternoon.

What an amazing line-up on the panel for our #NCOTY and #YNCOTY mentor day here at Waitrose & Partners. It’s been a day full of food and food for thought! HIT Training The Evolve Group Lisa Goodwin-Allen House of Tides Chef & Restaurant Magazine Martyn Lee