What’s cooking

In partnership with Chef Consultant Sabrina Gidda and Westminster Kingsway College, Vacherin has launched PLATE, a chef talent programme designed to inspire students and guide them into successful careers in foodservice.

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Head Chef, Ben Garnett-Sinclair, has been honoured with a prestigious Acorn Award!

As part of our ongoing commitment to nurturing our team’s culinary creativity, last week our Executive Development Chef, Stephen Humphries, led a 'Chef’s Assemble' at the newly opened Pearly Queen Shoreditch.

Operations Director Tom Rule recently took his team to visit the Ridgeview vineyard in Ditchling, Surrey, hosted by ‌Ellis’s Wine.

We were delighted to hold the inaugural Women in Hospitality Forum for 2024. It was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of women in the industry.

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.