We visited UNOX in Padua in November. UNOX is renowned for its commitment to innovation in foodservice technology, backed by a robust research and development team of 60 experts. Their customer-focused approach was evident throughout our visit, and it’s no surprise how impressed we were with their technology. Key Takeaways Read more
As is now traditional, we will be making a limited number of Louise’s Classic Christmas Puddings for sale, with all profits going to charity. If you’d like to order one (or more), you can do so here. If you fancy making your own pudding this year, our classic recipe is Read more
As the chef-director at Delicious By Design, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing many memorable moments in the world of gastronomy. However, the evening spent at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons last Sunday was not just another entry in my culinary diary—it was a remarkable testament to the enduring brilliance Read more
Casa Brasil starts today; it’s a two-week festival of Brazilian food and culture, hosted at Covent Garden in London. It runs from 25th August to the 7th September, and will showcase Brazilian food, culture, design, fashion, and more. It was my great pleasure to be invited to the launch event Read more
I don’t need to tell anybody that 2021 was a challenging year, and especially for many of us in the food and hospitality sector. For me, it was in equal measure rewarding and challenging at different times, and I felt like I handbrake-turned into Christmas for a well earned few Read more
I was delighted to be asked to present to students at West London College on behalf of The Chef’s Forum. I was invited to present a gluten free recipe, and then support the students as they cooked the same recipe, followed by a Q & A session. The future of Read more
Natasha’s Law describes the new regulations around labelling of food which is pre-packed directly for sale (PPDS) in the UK. Any such food will now be required to have labelling which provides information on the full ingredients or the allergens contained. More details here. When Does Natasha’s Law Come into Read more
I was delighted to be interviewed by the Coeliac UK website team this week. In the interview I talk about how everybody has the right to good food, no matter their dietary requirements, and we look forward to some great gluten free treats at Christmas this year. One of my Read more
#CookWithLou was born of the Covid-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020. Since then, we’ve had a great year of togetherness, fun, and cooking. #CookWithLou will be back in 2021 for more fun. In the meantime, as Christmas approaches, here’s my favourite mince pie recipe for you to try at Read more