What’s cooking

We’re thrilled to share that we are taking a bold step forward in our commitment to reducing food waste through an inspiring partnership with Silo, the renowned zero-waste restaurant based in Hackney Wick led by chef ‌Doug McMaster.

At Vacherin, we take immense pride in our apprenticeship programs, which currently boast 38 enthusiastic participants across our Group Apprenticeship Academies.

This week two of our talented chefs have been preparing their entries into the prestigious Roux Scholarship.

At our recent Spring Innovation Forum, we brought together 150 of our General Managers and Chefs under one roof for a spectacular showcase of innovative ideas, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. 

We're thrilled to share the fantastic news of our new partnership with the incredibly talented chef and author, Sabrina Gidda.

Baristas vied for the coveted titles in several categories including the penultimate “Barista of the Year”.

Last Thursday marked a significant milestone for our company as we gathered for the annual company review and the prestigious internal awards ceremony – The Vacherin Hot Shots 2023. 

We were delighted to host the Vacherin Halloween Treat Master 2023, a celebration that showcased our commitment to addressing food waste and championing best practices within our business.

From early September to late October, our team committed to using their volunteer days to assist in harvesting surplus plums, pears, and apples at an organic farm in Marden, Kent. 

Team Vacherin have emerged victorious at the highly competitive Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) Ready Steady Cook competition held at The Skylight Peckham.

At Vacherin, we're all about celebrating the art of speciality coffee. This year, our Barista-of-the-Year competition held at UCL School of Pharmacy saw a remarkable turnout of talented baristas.

Last week, we hosted our Autumn Innovation Forum, bringing our teams together to shine a spotlight on the fantastic new concepts, food, training, experiences and marketing that we have in store for the upcoming Autumn season.