Karol Ploch has won The Roux Scholarship 2024. The 28-year-old Sous Chef from Kerridge’s Bar and Grill in London beat five other finalists in a final cook-off held at the Alain Roux Culinary School at The Waterside Inn on Monday 8th April 2024. Roux Scholarship

Well this news has certainly brightened up my day !

“Chez Roux: Michel Roux Jr announces new restaurant at The Langham, following Le Gavroche closure” 👇🏼

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My thoughts on Josephine Bouchon in Fulham andyhayler.com/restaurant/jos…

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post Brexit “common user charge” for inspection of food/ plant imports from the EU from later this month… £10 or £29 for every different type, even for small consignments … charge capped at £145 for a mixed consignment with fish, salami, cheese, sausage and yoghurt”

I keep telling y’all you need to eat here. I would go while it’s still possible to get a table👊🏼

My thoughts on Hannah andyhayler.com/restaurant/han…

Chirashi at Hannah on the South Bank.

Wagyu and mushrooms at Hannah on the South Bank.

Lobster at Hannah on the South Bank.

Tilefish at Hannah on the South Bank.

Ramen with truffle at Hannah on the South Bank.

Otoro sashimi at Hannah on the South Bank.

Wagyu sushi with shaved foie gras at Hannah on the South Bank.

Starters at Hannah on the South Bank.

There is a charity dinner at the superb Delhi Social in Twickenham on Tuesday 9th April.

Jason Atherton's Pollen Street Social to close: hot-dinners.com/2024032513095/…

Switching my chef whites for boxing gloves this Saturday to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support in honour of my friend Ally. Any donations will go a long way if you're able too 💚 justgiving.com/fundraising/lo…

My thoughts on Bebe Bob in Golden Square andyhayler.com/restaurant/beb…

My thoughts on Taillevent in Paris andyhayler.com/restaurant/tai…

Crepes Suzette at Taillevent in Paris.