http://www.caterersearch.comen-gbWed, 22 Feb 2012 17:07:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/22/342459/northumberland-pub-supplies-local-school-meals.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/22/342459/northumberland-pub-supplies-local-school-meals.htmBattlesteads pub in Northumberland has started providing meals for children at a nearby school after the school was forced to close its kitchen due to funding cuts. Wark First School in Wark near Hexham had to make its part-time cook redundant after budget cuts imposed...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:07:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/22/342438/daniel-stevens-joins-lexington-catering-as-development-chef.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/22/342438/daniel-stevens-joins-lexington-catering-as-development-chef.htmFormer River Cottage chef Daniel Stevens has joined Lexington Catering as its new development chef. Working closely with chef director Rob Kirby and group development chef David Steel, Stevens joins Lexington...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/22/342423/john-burton-race-spearheads-interactive-restaurant.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/22/342423/john-burton-race-spearheads-interactive-restaurant.htmFormer two-Michelin-starred chef John Burton Race is spearheading what is claimed to be the world's first interactive restaurant. Burton-Race has joined forces with Jonathon Davies who won ITV's Britain's Best Dish in 2010...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/22/342418/wellocks-open-day-to-bring-together-more-than-60-european-suppliers.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/22/342418/wellocks-open-day-to-bring-together-more-than-60-european-suppliers.htmFresh and dried goods supplier Wellocks is holding an open day at its warehouse in Nelson, Lancashire, next month. Run in association with Caterer and Hotelkeeper, the open day, entitled "The Perfect Ingredient Show 2012", will take place on Tuesday 20 March and will showcase the produce and products of more than 60 suppliers from all over Europe.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:59:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342388/roux-scholarship-regional-finalists-announced.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342388/roux-scholarship-regional-finalists-announced.htmThe line-up for the regional finals for this year's Roux Scholarship has been announced. There will be a total of 18 young chefs competing for a place in the finals, 13 of whom are entering the competition for the first time. The two regional finals will take place on 8 March at University College Birmingham and the University of West London.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:36:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342386/raymond-blanc-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-hotelympia.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342386/raymond-blanc-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-hotelympia.htmRaymond Blanc is set to be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Hotelympia in London next week. The chef, who owns Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxfordshire, will accept the honour and enter into Hotelympia's Hall of Fame...Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:48:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342361/menuwatch-the-rib-room.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342361/menuwatch-the-rib-room.htmFollowing a major refurbishment and the appointment of a new head chef, the Rib Room bar & restaurant at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower reopened in October. But, despite the substantial changes, it has stayed true to the classic British food for which it is so well known, as Amanda Afiya discovers Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342357/my-best-selling-dish-parmesan-custard-with-anchovy-toast.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342357/my-best-selling-dish-parmesan-custard-with-anchovy-toast.htmThe inspiration for this came from a crab custard dish that Rick Stein cooked for the Japanese ambassador about six years ago. I wanted to create a wobbly custard in a porcelain pot, rather like a similar dish I once made at my last restaurant, Kensington Place.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342358/chef-revelations-paul-foster.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342358/chef-revelations-paul-foster.htmWhat do you normally have for breakfast? My kitchen porter Alice brings me tea and toast at 10am every day; What is your favourite restaurant? The French Laundry, California; What is your favourite hotel? Coworth Park, Ascot, Berkshire; What is your favourite cuisine? I love to eat Japanese food...Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342359/book-review-the-art-of-french-baking.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/02/20/342359/book-review-the-art-of-french-baking.htmA rather dull plain white jacket does not inspire you to delve further into The Art of French Baking. However, once inside there are helpful sections on essential equipment, ingredients and techniques - and you will need these as the recipes do not go into great detail.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:17:00 GMT