What makes a good chef?
Here at Lucy Hall we are often asked how do you source such good chef’s and how do you know when you are recruiting how good they are?
We break it down here at Lucy Hall into 2 simple stages
1. Experience – you cannot under estimate experience when it comes to good chefs, many of this counties greatest chefs have no formal qualifications. Take Marco Piere White, originally from Leeds, White left school at 16 and worked at Harrogate Swan Hotel before going on to work at the Box Tree in Otley. White subsequently went onto to gain 3 Michelin Stars by the age of 33 and trained chefs during his career such as Gordon Ramsey. It’s not every day that White would walk through the door but it’s he is a good example that no matter how the person looks on paper you should always meet a chef to discuss work history and ambitions.
2. Knowledge – They say knowledge is power, in the hospitality industry this is very true. A brilliant chef will have an extensive knowledge on various dishes and cuisines. Like any industry good chefs will specialize in certain food types. For example Rick Stein has specialized in fish; he is probably one of the UK leading fish chefs. Duff Goldman is one of the world’s most famous pastry chefs and runs Charm City Cake Shop in Baltimore and features in the TV programme Ace Of Cakes.
When you put these 2 simple you can often find a brilliant chef. In the past 10 years London has become the food capital of the world. Here in London we have an eclectic mix of eateries to suite all budgets and tastes.
This means that London has attracted some of the best chef’s from all over the world.
Our chef’s team here at Lucy Hall have built up an impressive network for chefs with all types of experience from fine dining through to BBQ chefs. We have personally met our chefs, referenced checked them and generally they have come through a recommendation from one of our existing team.
We can supply a single chef for a one off event through to a team of chefs for a longer term assignment. Call our team today on: 0203 012 3480 or email us office@lucyhall.co.uk to find our more information how we can help you on your next event.
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