Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press

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The Restaurant Show 2013: World’s top chefs to take centre stage

The Restaurant Show kicks off on today, with top industry organisations, a host of big-name chefs and over 320 suppliers descending on Earls Court 2 for what is the 25th year of the must-attend trade event. Read more from Big Hospitality

 Delia Smith is bested by Nigel Slater in chef poll

Cookery queen Delia Smith has come bottom in a poll for Britain’s favourite celebrity chef. Leading food writer Nigel Slater came top, according to a new survey which reveals “profound changes” in the nation’s eating and cooking habits. Read more from The Express 

Parisian patisserie set to open in London’s Marylebone this December

Translating literally as “The Patisserie of Dreams”, La Patisserie des Rêves is the brainchild of pastry chef Phillippe Conticini and entrepreneur and hotelier Thierry Teyssier. With four shops already open in France, the brand will bring traditional French patisserie “with a modern twist” to the British capital. Read more from Caterer and Hotelkeeper

Pictures and recipes for Potato Week on The Staff Canteen

This week is Potato Week so check out our Facebook and Twitter feeds for stunning pictures and recipes from top chefs using potatoes!    
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Editor 7th October 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press