Director's go back to the floor!
Posted: 08/05/2012
So it's well under way - Our senior team are going back to where it all began, in a unit somewhere in London! This quirky initiative see's the likes of Mark, Clive, Phil, Zoe, Debbie and Stuart donning an apron and getting stuck into the various demanding jobs that come from Vacherin's kitchens! They will experience how it is currently on the shop floor level and we believe lead to an even greater Vacherin. Watch out for further news!
So it's well under way - Our senior team are going back to where it all began, in a unit somewhere in London! This quirky initiative see's the likes of Mark, Clive, Phil, Zoe, Debbie and Stuart donning an apron and getting stuck into the various demanding jobs that come from Vacherin's kitchens! They will experience how it is currently on the shop floor level and we believe lead to an even greater Vacherin. Watch out for further news!
Footprint Awards 2012 Shortlist
Posted: 20/04/2012
Again we are in the running for the up and coming sustainable awards from Footprint! Vacherin are known for being the pioneers of sustainability in the catering Industry so it is very exciting news that we have been shortlisted to the final three companies for one of the main awards this year!
Again we are in the running for the up and coming sustainable awards from Footprint! Vacherin are known for being the pioneers of sustainability in the catering Industry so it is very exciting news that we have been shortlisted to the final three companies for one of the main awards this year!
Vacherin crowned the champions!
Posted: 19/03/2012
At the ACE Industry quiz night Vacherin went home the winners! Up against approximately 40 teams, we enjoyed a night of food and wine and lots of racking our brains! Our efforts paid off and we were (for the 2nd time!) crowned the most intelligent caterers!
At the ACE Industry quiz night Vacherin went home the winners! Up against approximately 40 teams, we enjoyed a night of food and wine and lots of racking our brains! Our efforts paid off and we were (for the 2nd time!) crowned the most intelligent caterers!
Vacherin chefs triumph at Hotelympia..
Posted: 06/03/2012
4 Gold Medals, 2 Bronze Medals & Best in Class!...
4 Gold Medals, 2 Bronze Medals & Best in Class!...
Our Cake Master Strikes Again...
Posted: 01/03/2012
Congratulations to Nick Smith! He wins again at Hotelympia in both the Decorated Celebration Cake Class & Novelty Cakes Class. Nick was equally awarded the higest ranking of Gold and Best in Class in both catagories, for both his cake enteries. There was tough competition with lots of detailed work to contend with - but our boy came out on top and is making quite a reputation for himself! Well done Nick - What a star!
Congratulations to Nick Smith! He wins again at Hotelympia in both the Decorated Celebration Cake Class & Novelty Cakes Class. Nick was equally awarded the higest ranking of Gold and Best in Class in both catagories, for both his cake enteries. There was tough competition with lots of detailed work to contend with - but our boy came out on top and is making quite a reputation for himself! Well done Nick - What a star!
Hotelympia 10k run completed!
Posted: 01/03/2012
A Sunday morning early start is never pleasant but the Vacherin team of runners were out in force yesterday to take part in the 10k run at Hotelympia! It turned out to be a beautiful day down at the Excel Centre and we are now pushing hard to hit our sponsorship target. Please help us raise £1500 - Its not too late to sponsor! Follow the link above to our sponsor page.
A Sunday morning early start is never pleasant but the Vacherin team of runners were out in force yesterday to take part in the 10k run at Hotelympia! It turned out to be a beautiful day down at the Excel Centre and we are now pushing hard to hit our sponsorship target. Please help us raise £1500 - Its not too late to sponsor! Follow the link above to our sponsor page.
WOW what a cause!
Posted: 25/01/2012
We are very proud to announce that ‘Valentines for everyone’ the pop-up restaurant in Fareshare's food depot in Bermondsy was a roaring success! In association with Fareshare, Streetsmart, forgotten feast and us - £13,000 was raised to generate meals for homeles people. This pop up event marked a collaboration of food industries and charities to have fun and raise some much needed funds at the same time! We were honoured to support an amazing cause and we managed to have a jolly team night squirrel eating on the final evening! Watch out for the next one...
We are very proud to announce that ‘Valentines for everyone’ the pop-up restaurant in Fareshare's food depot in Bermondsy was a roaring success! In association with Fareshare, Streetsmart, forgotten feast and us - £13,000 was raised to generate meals for homeles people. This pop up event marked a collaboration of food industries and charities to have fun and raise some much needed funds at the same time! We were honoured to support an amazing cause and we managed to have a jolly team night squirrel eating on the final evening! Watch out for the next one...
Another Best in Class for Nick!!
Posted: 15/11/2011
Nick Smith, our head chef at Imagination, won another Gold medal and was given Best in Class for his Cake Corral entry at Cake International. The win was all the more impressive as there were 40 entrants, 8 of whom won Gold.
Nick Smith, our head chef at Imagination, won another Gold medal and was given Best in Class for his Cake Corral entry at Cake International. The win was all the more impressive as there were 40 entrants, 8 of whom won Gold.
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It's Christmaaaaas!!! (almost)
Posted: 01/11/2011
The 2nd annual Vacherin Christmas Pudding competition saw entries flood in from chefs, front of house staff and head office team members all hoping to have their creation crowned as the official Vacherin Christmas Pudding 2011.
The 2nd annual Vacherin Christmas Pudding competition saw entries flood in from chefs, front of house staff and head office team members all hoping to have their creation crowned as the official Vacherin Christmas Pudding 2011.
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Heard it through the grapevine
Posted: 19/10/2011
This month saw the 4th of our educational & entertaining wine region trips, hosted by our wonderful & knowledgeable wine merchants Simon & Neill. Our team of chefs & managers were treated royally on a tour of the vineyards & wineries of Umbria, tasting some spectacular wines that may well be creeping on to our wine lists soon, and learning of a whole host of previously unheard of grape varieties:
This month saw the 4th of our educational & entertaining wine region trips, hosted by our wonderful & knowledgeable wine merchants Simon & Neill. Our team of chefs & managers were treated royally on a tour of the vineyards & wineries of Umbria, tasting some spectacular wines that may well be creeping on to our wine lists soon, and learning of a whole host of previously unheard of grape varieties:
Celebrating British Food Fortnight
Posted: 21/09/2011
We've been celebrating British Food Fortnight across all our operations making the most of our favourite local seasonal produce to create with some beautiful puddings, pies and warming dishes to fit the current weather.
We've been celebrating British Food Fortnight across all our operations making the most of our favourite local seasonal produce to create with some beautiful puddings, pies and warming dishes to fit the current weather.
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Hot Nosh Prix d'Or winners announced
Posted: 08/09/2011
The overall winners of Hot Nosh 2011 were announced yesterday, at last ending the agonising wait for the teams who were in the running. Having won the "Two number fourteens please!" round and with strong showings in the other two competition days, the winners were Soup-a-Stars, the combined team from JLT, Field Fisher Waterhouse, Cushman & Wakefield and Ince, who win a dinner at the restaurant of their choice as well as the kudos that goes with coming top of the pile. Well done to everyone who entered and good luck next year!
The overall winners of Hot Nosh 2011 were announced yesterday, at last ending the agonising wait for the teams who were in the running. Having won the "Two number fourteens please!" round and with strong showings in the other two competition days, the winners were Soup-a-Stars, the combined team from JLT, Field Fisher Waterhouse, Cushman & Wakefield and Ince, who win a dinner at the restaurant of their choice as well as the kudos that goes with coming top of the pile. Well done to everyone who entered and good luck next year!
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Advance to Mayfair...
Posted: 30/08/2011
This month saw the opening of Kleinwort Benson's splendid new offices in Mayfair, where we have been appointed to look after the private dining and hospitality services.
This month saw the opening of Kleinwort Benson's splendid new offices in Mayfair, where we have been appointed to look after the private dining and hospitality services.
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Stuart returns to the fold!
Posted: 30/06/2011
We are delighted to announce that Stuart WIlliams has joined the Vacherin head office team as operations manager, adding strength to our central support team and immediately taking charge of mobilising our newest contract.
We are delighted to announce that Stuart WIlliams has joined the Vacherin head office team as operations manager, adding strength to our central support team and immediately taking charge of mobilising our newest contract.
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Vacherin goes to Brighton!
Posted: 20/06/2011
No, we're not branching out of London - but yesterday Mark, Clive and Hamish completed the London to Brighton Bike Ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation. They survived the changeable weather to arrive in Brighton in one piece in time for tea & cakes. "Surprisingly hilly" was Mark's understated comment on the route - with Ditchling Beacon a particular favourite highlight.
No, we're not branching out of London - but yesterday Mark, Clive and Hamish completed the London to Brighton Bike Ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation. They survived the changeable weather to arrive in Brighton in one piece in time for tea & cakes. "Surprisingly hilly" was Mark's understated comment on the route - with Ditchling Beacon a particular favourite highlight.
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NVQ Success for Mariola
Posted: 20/06/2011
Well done to Mariola Legierska, our manager at Design Council, who was awarded a "Highly Commended" award at the Annual Skills People Awards held at The Barbican.
Well done to Mariola Legierska, our manager at Design Council, who was awarded a "Highly Commended" award at the Annual Skills People Awards held at The Barbican.
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Hot Nosh "Sweet stitch up!"
Posted: 15/06/2011
Today's final day of Hot Nosh 2011 had something for everyone, with our teams tasked to produce a sweet souffle as well as either a classic or contemporary savoury.
Today's final day of Hot Nosh 2011 had something for everyone, with our teams tasked to produce a sweet souffle as well as either a classic or contemporary savoury.
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Vacherin Barista of the Year
Posted: 05/04/2011
This week saw the first ever Barista of the Year competition, hosted at illy’s Centre of Excellence and judged by illy’s Head of Quality, Marco Arrigo; our man at illy, Davide Rocchi, and our very own coffee guru, Anna Morris....
This week saw the first ever Barista of the Year competition, hosted at illy’s Centre of Excellence and judged by illy’s Head of Quality, Marco Arrigo; our man at illy, Davide Rocchi, and our very own coffee guru, Anna Morris....
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Two number fourteens, please!
Posted: 15/06/2011
Things got very spicy on main course day of Hot Nosh when we challenged our teams to come up with an authentic Pad Thai, a fine dining Indian dish and a North African dessert. Is it a coincidence that our team from the East of the City, Soup-a-Stars, won? Their curry dish was way out in front, and combined with a strong showing in the other two classes to just edge out teams 5 Stars and Pedigree.
Things got very spicy on main course day of Hot Nosh when we challenged our teams to come up with an authentic Pad Thai, a fine dining Indian dish and a North African dessert. Is it a coincidence that our team from the East of the City, Soup-a-Stars, won? Their curry dish was way out in front, and combined with a strong showing in the other two classes to just edge out teams 5 Stars and Pedigree.
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Sustainable City Awards Winners!
Posted: 08/02/2011
We are delighted to say that once again we have been crowned winners of one of the most prestigious sustainability awards in London, winning the category for Environmental Management in SMEs (Small & medium-sized enterprises)....
We are delighted to say that once again we have been crowned winners of one of the most prestigious sustainability awards in London, winning the category for Environmental Management in SMEs (Small & medium-sized enterprises)....
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Nick and Mario bring home Gold at Hospitality 2011
Posted: 28/01/2011
Vacherin Chef’s Nick Smith and Mario Golm blew away competition at Hospitality 2011, bringing home a total of four gold medals and two best in class awards....
Vacherin Chef’s Nick Smith and Mario Golm blew away competition at Hospitality 2011, bringing home a total of four gold medals and two best in class awards....
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Sustainable Fish City
Posted: 21/01/2011
Vacherin has become one of the first caterers to sign up to Sustain’s Sustainable Fish Pledge – aiming to make London the first ever Sustainable Fish City....
Vacherin has become one of the first caterers to sign up to Sustain’s Sustainable Fish Pledge – aiming to make London the first ever Sustainable Fish City....
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Vacherin kicks off volunteering initiative with Fareshare
Posted: 05/01/2011
We recently held our first Vacherin volunteering day with Fareshare a national UK charity supporting communities to relieve food poverty....
We recently held our first Vacherin volunteering day with Fareshare a national UK charity supporting communities to relieve food poverty....
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Hot Nosh – the Hottest Year Yet
Posted: 28/10/2010
Our annual culinary competition goes from strength to strength as we grow in size. In this year’s format 6 teams were created, with chefs and managers from smaller operations being combined with our 6 largest kitchen teams so that expertise & creativity was shared equally across the groups. The starter event Morning Glory tested omelette-making skills, as well as a fine dining breakfast dish and a staff dining offer of a combination breakfast snack....
Our annual culinary competition goes from strength to strength as we grow in size. In this year’s format 6 teams were created, with chefs and managers from smaller operations being combined with our 6 largest kitchen teams so that expertise & creativity was shared equally across the groups. The starter event Morning Glory tested omelette-making skills, as well as a fine dining breakfast dish and a staff dining offer of a combination breakfast snack....
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New Operations Director, Debbie Loxley
Posted: 30/06/2011
Debbie Loxley has joined Vacherin from Restaurant Associates in the role of operations director, alongside Zoe Moulson who has also been promoted to operations director....
Debbie Loxley has joined Vacherin from Restaurant Associates in the role of operations director, alongside Zoe Moulson who has also been promoted to operations director....
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| What's Hot | What's Not | |
|---|---|---|
| English Asparagus | Imported alternatives | |
| Booking your summer holiday | The wettest April in a decade! | |
| The rise of British Street Food | The processed burger/hot dog limitations! | |
| Cherry Blossom | Cherry deserts in spring | |
| Bank holiday's | Walking in the rain | |
| New season's Lamb | Avoiding your local butcher | |
| Hot Nosh - internal cooking competition | The wait 'til judgement day in July - Hot shots! | |
| Wood Pigeon | All the Pigeons in London! | |
| Golden Kiwi's | Much nicer than an Aussie! | |
What's cooking this month
- Arguably the best - especially on brown...Apricot Jam is our Preserve of the month!
- If Asparagus were an employee it would be the best. It works brilliantly on its own and with everything else! We can't get enough of it this month - It's Vacherin's food in focus and you can't get better asparagus than English....fact.
- Back to the floor - The directors of Vacherin are back where it all began on the shop floor helping to cook up this months seasonal delights!
- Mexican Street food - May's theme of the month is always a hit with everyone
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- Director's go back to the floor! [08-05-2012]
- Footprint Awards 2012 Shortlist [20-04-2012]
- Vacherin crowned the champions! [19-03-2012]
- Vacherin bring home the winners trophy for the annual ACE industry quiz night! [19-03-2012]
- Vacherin chefs triumph at Hotelympia.. [06-03-2012]
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