William Curley Recently opened in Richmond, London, is a British Patissier Chocolatier to rival any in Europe. At only 34 years old, William Curley has won many of the world’s top culinary awards and worked with the most famous names in European cuisine. “During my 25 years in the business, only one or two like William have ever come along. He is a fantastic pastry chef and chocolatier - perfect!” declared Pierre Koffmann, London’s undisputed Chef of Chefs. Other industry heroes including Marco Pierre White are no less stinting in their admiration for this Scottish prodigy who has just opened his first shop with his Japanese wife, Suzue, in chic premises on Richmond’s pretty Paved Court.

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Tom Kitchin Tom Kitchin, one of Scotland’s most exciting young chefs, started his career at the prestigious Gleneagles Hotel near his childhood home in Kinross before training and working alongside some of the world’s most respected chefs at their 3-star Michelin establishments, including Pierre Koffmann at La Tante Claire in London, Guy Savoy at Restaurant Guy Savoy in Paris and Alain Ducasse at the Louis XV in Monte Carlo. He has also been Executive Head Chef on the private yacht of Sir Anthony and Lady Bamford.

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Martin Wishart The acclaimed Restaurant Martin Wishart was opened in March 1999 in Edinburgh’s Port of Leith by chef Martin Wishart and his wife Cecile, who runs the front of house. The restaurant serves a mixture of traditional and modern French cuisine, which is produced using the very finest, freshest ingredients available. Having gained experience in Michelin-starred kitchens around the world, Martin aims to provide the best culinary experience possible. His passion for food is the inspiration for creating beautifully-presented dishes which are cooked to perfection. This is matched by the provision of attentive, friendly service in an ambient setting overlooking the Water of Leith.

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Andrew Fairlie Trained in France, Andrew Fairlie Perth native was crowned Drambuie Scottish Chef of the Year, and his eponymous restaurant gained its first Michelin star. He has earned the much-coveted Michelin Star at two different restaurants. One of Britain’s finest chefs, Andrew Fairlie @ Gleneagles is regarded as Scotland's leading restaurant. Accolades include cooking for delegates at the G8 Summit in July 2005.

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Sunday May 20 , 2012

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Welcome to the "For those who love to cook" Conference

Our Demonstrator Chefs

Andrew Fairley

www.gleneagles.com/

Martin Wishart

www.martin-wishart.co.uk

Tom Kitchen

www.thekitchin.com

William Curley

www.williamcurley.co.uk/

Our National Cooks Conference is unmissable by any serious Cook, whether you are cooking for a career or an enthusiastic amateur.

To that end we bring you world class demonstrations from seasoned accomplished chefs who will endeavour to give you the help and knowledge to produce stunning culinary extravaganzas to delight your dinner whether in your establishment or in your home.

It is so important that we know where to acquire the very best produce as well as the latest equipment and all the ancillaries to make our job that little bit easier.

Please enjoy

Willie Pike MBE

www.williepike.co.uk