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Reunion des Gastronomes, Summer Outing 5th August 2021
We gathered in glorious sunshine for tea and coffee and sat outside on the terrace by the River Stour on a warm Thursday morning, with the Gastronomes travelling from all directions to get to the lovely location of Dedham on the Suffolk/ Essex border.
Members in the News – Duncan Palmer
The Beaumont Hotel has appointed Duncan Palmer as its new managing director and brought in Sir Nicholas Soames to take up the position of chairman.
Members in the News – Harry Lomas
RHQ The RLC is delighted to announce that Her Majesty the Queen has graciously appointed Major (Retd) Harry Lomas MBE BEM FIH as the Honorary Colonel of 167 Catering Support Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps, with effect 1st March 2021.
Featured Interview with Gastronomes Member – Ronald (Ron) F. Jones O.B.E. Hon DUNIV FIH MI
Ronald Jones retired as Director and General Manager of Claridge’s. During his tenure the hotel won a host of international awards. His hotel management career spans over 50 years and includes Gleneagles and Turnberry in Scotland, the Midland Manchester, and the Royal Garden and Athenaeum Hotels in London.
The Road – making new paths
The Hospitality Industry is well renowned for its diversity and more over ingenuity. Members of the Reunion des Gastronomes have over the past months demonstrated the true spirit of ‘entertaining’ and ‘taking care’ in the community.
Featured interview with Gastronomes Member – Christopher Moore
Christopher Moore has more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry
Featured interview with Gastronomes Member – Miles Pooley
After Westminster College, Miles joined The Connaught Hotel on a management training programme for five years, including a placement year in Switzerland.
Featured interview with Gastronomes Member – Ian Pask, FIH
Ian Pask FIH, currently General Manager of the London Marriott, Grosvenor Square
Featured interview with Gastronomes Member – Don Irwin
Don Irwin is not only President of The League of Club Chefs, but he is also a founder member and Vice President of the Craft Guild of Chefs. He started his career with a five-year indentured apprenticeship in the hotel industry. His club career spans 3 decades and...
Featured interview with Gastronomes Member – Theresa Maw
A Senior Consultant and Advisor (General Manager) working with prestigious brands throughout the globe within the hospitality and consumer industries. Uniquely positioned as one of the leading experts having opened/operated over 25 luxury five star Hotels. A long...