head of food innovation at George's Group and Leo Hill, chef-owner of Arthur's Restaurant.
Sponsors
The event's headline sponsor was Udale. It was also supported by Koppert Cress, Les Vergers-Boiron, Chef Works, Zenith Hygiene and Norwegian Seafood, all of whom contributed ingredients to the menu.
What the chefs and sponsors had to say about The Staff Canteen Live networking lunch at Jöro
Fergus Wilford, senior sous-chef at Gravetye Manor commented on the use of some of the sponsors products on the lunch menu, he said: "It's nice to see how other chefs use the products and it makes you think about using different techniques yourself.
"It's also good to discuss the dishes with other chefs and get their opinions."
Jake Lowndes, chef owner of Little seeds bar and kitchen added:"I think it's a great way to informally meet suppliers, it's not sell, sell, sell - you can just talk about food, chefs and the industry in general."
Jon Mahoney, executive chef at premium pubs and bars thought the venue was great and said: "I've had a fantastic time and it's been great to meet other chefs and discuss their ideas on food.
"Having the suppliers' products on the menu is a great way to try things I've not tried before and be able to ask about the product directly."
This month's headline sponsor was Udale Speciality Foods and Sales Director, Jason Myers, who explained that they have been supplying Joro for a few years but he had never been able to eat there. He said: "It's been absolutely fantastic to see what Luke is actually doing with the produce and to be perfectly honest these lunches work really well for us, being able to network with chefs in a relaxed environment where they are chatting with friends, having a glass of wine and trying our produce is brilliant.
"I definitely recommend it, talking to them about our products over lunch I think stays with them more than if we hound them by email and phone calls. When you get back in touch with them you have this great lunch as a common talking point which is great."
This lunch was sponsored by: Seafood from Norway, Koppert Cress, ChefWorks UK and Ireland, Zenith, Les Vergers Boiron and Udale Speciality Foods.
