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Backpacking Southeast Asia for 3 months, what will it cost?

Backpacking southeast Asia Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest Instagram Wow, 3 months backpacking through Southeast Asia. For many, truly a dream come true, but how much money should you take? and how much will it cost? This will obviously vary with each person as everyone is different and what may suit one person may not be […]

Can I become a professional chef without qualifications?

Yes, you can become a professional chef without qualifications, No experience, no qualifications, no worry. There is plenty of work for everyone.. Most of my chefs jobs I applied for never even asked me what qualifications I had; they were more interested in what experience I had. Unfortunately, it is a bit of a catch […]

Do army chefs have to fight during a war battle?

Do army chefs have to fight during a war battle? When you join the Army, first and foremost you join as a soldier. Whether you are a driver, a mechanic, medic, or even a Chef you will first be trained as a Soldier. In a worst-case scenario, you will have to fight to defend yourself […]

Is a chef’s job stressful working in a professional kitchen?

YES. A chef’s job is stressful. And apparently childbirth is too. But as in both cases, the end result is rewarding. Working as a chef in a kitchen is not a job, it’s a way of life, it will make you or break you and it takes a certain breed to withstand the pressure, unsociable […]

Is Rotisserie cooking the same as Roasting?

Rotisserie and roasting the same? In simple laymen terms “NO”. They are two different ways of cooking & why I personally prefer rotisserie? Because in my many years as a chef I have used both methods many times and if you blindfolded me and gave me a taste test, I could tell you the difference […]

Can you take a slow cooker camping?

Camping is great fun and usually full of activity, having a slow cooker will give you great tasting food without too much preparation & more time to enjoy your adventure. Most Campsites will have on-site convenience stores selling meat, vegetables, Rice and generally everything you need to make the perfect Hot-Pot casserole without having to […]

Hog Roast Medieval banquette & Rotisserie cooking

Medeival Hog roast and Rotisserie Cooking Probably one of the earliest ways of cooking meat. This method is certainly an atttention piece and because it is self basting as it cooks is definitaly the best way of keeping your meat juicy and full of flavour. More to come shortly

Agency Chef & freelancing

Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest Instagram How to become an Agency or freelance Chef In this blog post, we will provide you with some tips on how to become an agency chef. We will cover what you need to do and what qualifications are needed. If you’re looking for a job as an agency chef, read […]

What training do you need to be a chef in the UK in 2021?

What training do you need to be a chef in the UK in 2021? Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest Instagram My journey begins, training to be a professional Chef in this delghtful culinary adventure. Training to become a professional chef, How to cook. A chef’s journey from the beginning. Read this before you decide to embark […]

What is traditional unique & popular British Food?

Traditional British Food Under rated but Loved No matter where you go in the world, Traditional popular British food is always slated and under-rated, and yes to a foreigner brought up on spicey food, British food may come across as rather bland. But to the true Brits we would not have it any other way. […]