Our new head chef, Rob Parker, has written about scallops for The Eastern Evening News, and you can read his fabulous recipe for Pan Fried Scallops, Black Pudding, Crostini, Red Chard & Tomato Dressing by clicking on the article below.
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Norfolk chef lands our top job
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Masterchef-style cook-offA Norfolk chef has beaten off competition from all over the UK in a Masterchef-style cook-off, to land one of the top restaurant jobs in the county.
The Last Wine Bar has appointed Rob Parker as head chef to succeed Dory Masri, who has returned to his native Beirut after 11 years at the stoves at the renowned city wine bar and restaurant.
Originally from Buckinghamshire, Rob has spent the majority of his working life in Norfolk, most recently as head chef at the Maids Head Hotel, before which he worked for Roux Fine Dining at Restaurant 24 at the top of the Nat West Tower in London.
He has competed in a number of prestigious international cookery competitions, including Hotelympia and the World Culinary Olympics.
Rob was selected for the job after a Masterchef-style cook-off in which six chefs from all over the UK were asked to produce dishes which reflected both their own style and that of the Last Wine Bar, for a panel of judges made up both of Last Wine Bar bosses and external experts.
He cooked a three course meal consisting of scallops and black pudding on bruschetta with a tomato dressing; twice-cooked belly pork with fondant potatoes; and his signature dish, a rich lemon tart.
“Recruiting a head chef is the most important appointment any restaurant will ever make,” explained Last Wine Bar director James Sawrey-Cookson. “Dory Masri had built such a huge following during his 11 years at The Last that we needed someone who ‘got’ what we are all about, and who, from day one, will maintain the high standards for which we are known.
“That’s why we decided that a cook-off, combined with a rigorous interview, was the right way to find our new chef. Rob really wowed us with his cooking, and he showed a genuine understanding of what The Last is all about. We are really delighted to welcome him here.”
We are celebrating the Norfolk Food Festival in style – and we’d like you to join us!
The Festival runs from Saturday 19th September to Sunday 4th October, and we are contributing six events this year – three fabulous wine dinners, and three wine masterclasses held with our friend, Derek Robertson, EDP wine columnist and owner of Premium Wine Collections.
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Another in the series of articles and recipes written for the Evening News by our our Head Chef. This month features a warm salad of lamb, and a roasted rack of lamb. Click this text or the picture on the right to enlarge the article »