On Monday 10 March, a packed audience filled the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel for an unforgettable celebration of the South West’s top culinary talent at The Chefs’ Forum Bristol Lunch.
Students from City of Bristol College’s Level 2 Culinary Skills and Level 2 Professional Food and Beverage courses teamed up with local chefs and Marriott staff to prepare and serve a four-course meal for 60 employers from the region’s hospitality and catering industry.
Renowned local chefs, including Michael Hoskin (Steak of the Art), Tom Green (Private Chef), Cepdia Schrouder (Executive Chef, Bristol Marriott Royal), and Kasae Fraser (Our Table Dining & MasterChef: The Professionals 2023) joined forces with the students to deliver a standout, sell-out dining experience.
Kitchen and Restaurant Trainer Coordinator at the college, Cassandra Williams, stated: “Our Level 2 students had the incredible opportunity to work alongside some serious culinary talent.
“It gave them real hands-on experience and a taste of professional kitchens. The skills they’ve learned here will stay with them as they move forward in their careers. Outstanding.”
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel General Manager, James Laverick, expressed his pleasure at hosting the event, saying: “It is wonderful to see so many local hospitality businesses from across the city represented at today’s Bristol Chefs’ Lunch.
“The team have really enjoyed having the guest chefs and hospitality students work with them in the kitchen. The standard of food produced was fantastic and it was great to catch up with industry colleagues at such a positive and well-organised event.”
The Chefs’ Forum Director, Catherine Farinha, reflected on the event: “We always love coming back to where it all began. Bristol never disappoints, and today’s chefs truly put on a showstopper.
“The lunch was flawless, and it was amazing to see the students’ excitement. They gain so much from these events, and it’s a privilege to help nurture the next generation of culinary professionals.”
