Summer is flying by but we still have a good few weeks of bliss before the days get shorter and the cool weather returns. To celebrate the many sunny days to come before it does, here's a round-up of the best content from across The Staff Canteen website and Chef + App this August.
Just because half of the British population is on holiday doesn't mean we've been lazing around here! Last week we held another TSC networking lunch at Michelin-starred House of Tides in Newcastle, hosted by head chef Kenny Atkinson.
Read all about it and watch our round-up videohere and fill inthis survey to sign up for our next lunch at Anna Haugh's inaugural restaurant, Myrtle, on September 10th.
You may have noticed a few new episodes of our new podcast, Grilled, including a (meta) conversation with Paul Newbegin about why his podcast is coming to an end and a chat with Ben Marks from Perilla about his time at Claridge's and how he came to open his highly-acclaimed London restaurant.
Speaking of opening restaurants, we spoke to top chefs - Pip Lacey, Emily Roux, Tommy Heaney, Tommy Banks and Scott Smith - across the UK for their advice on how to launch your own business. Stay tuned for Part II soon!
Remember to share your images, news and recipes on your TSC profile if you'd like us to share them on our social media channels.
Here's our pick of chefs to follow on the app this month:
Ask your suppliers for chilli peppers, grey mullet, dab, figs, grouse, monkfish and peaches this August - and check out our seasonal updateto find out what to make with them.
Member of the month
Here at The Staff Canteen, we feature a different member every month who we think deserves to be celebrated - this month’s winner is Mark Fice, head chef at the Ship Inn in Ugborough, Devon.
Read our interview with Mark and find out how to become our next member of the month here.
The Staff Canteen Instagram takeovers/Facebook Lives this month:
Instagram takeovers:
08/09/19 - Bord Bia Takeover - chef farm trip to Ireland
09/09/19 - James Cochran guest chef night - Tom Brown
13/09/19 - Kray Treadwell Instagram Takeover
23/09/19 - Liam Dillon Versus supperclub Tom Shepherd
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