Blog | Nigel

May 24, 20212 min read

Is the only thing certain actually uncertain?

The world is very volatile at the moment - the status quo changing from day to day as we try and continue living life in the new normal....

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Feb 28, 20212 min read

How to support one another in the industry?

People put a lot of hope in 2021; me included. After all, could it really be worse than what 2020 had to offer? But as we close in on the...

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Jan 25, 20211 min read

Piruleta de lechazo (Lamb lollypop)

Nigel’s Spice Mix 200g Zaatar spice 15g Pimenton de la vera Mix together and reserve Pulled lamb shoulder 1kg lamb shoulder 10ml Oil 5...

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Dec 19, 20202 min read

What does the future hold for small, independent standalone restaurants?

If you’ve been keeping up with world hospitality news, you may have read about the various measures the UK government has been rolling...

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Dec 8, 20201 min read

Caterer ME Power 50 List 2020

Chef Nigel makes it to No. 4 of Caterer ME Power 50 List 2020 playing a crucial role in shaping Middle East's F&B scene!

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Nov 15, 20201 min read

Pasta dough

1kg ‘00’ flour 42 egg yolks Pinch of salt Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil -Spread the flour on a table, add salt -Make a well in the...

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Oct 24, 20203 min read

How to increase restaurant revenue in a post lockdown world?

After what seems like forever, most of the world is coming out from the strict lockdown that was being enforced. This means finally,...

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Sep 28, 20201 min read

Egg and scallion fried rice

Quick, easy and absolutely no stress recipe to cook at any time!

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Sep 1, 20202 min read

What is the state of employment in the Hospitality Industry?

Ever since COVID-19 gripped the entire world in its fists - paralysing countries and their economies - arguably, no industry has been as...

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Aug 3, 20201 min read

Steamed mussels with a Thai lemongrass, garlic and chilli broth

Slurp away to one of my favorite mussel combinations

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Jul 18, 20203 min read

What is it like for the reopening of the F&B industry post the Covid-19 shut down?

World over, the restaurant industry is possibly facing its worse crisis yet. With Covid induced lockdowns still in place across most...

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Jun 13, 20203 min read

Steamed Patagonian toothfish, spiced lobster mousse, moilee sauce, ‘sukha javla’

Sharing the recipe which got me through the semi finals of the San Pellegrino Young Chef MENA semi finals in 2018!

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May 31, 20203 min read

How to increase Average Per Cover (APC) to Increase Restaurant Revenue?

So you’ve finally achieved the dream of opening your own restaurant or opening up again! Maybe it's a quaint little bistro off the beaten...

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May 3, 20201 min read

Malaysian Chicken Curry

Gorge on this finger licking and absolutely delicious Malaysian chicken curry!

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Apr 8, 20203 min read

What is the Impact of Coronavirus on the Food & Beverage Industry?

By the time you read this, it would have been almost three weeks since the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic. Today the...

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Mar 14, 20201 min read

Chicken tikka tartlets

East to make tartlets to WOW your guests at your next event!

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Feb 28, 20202 min read

What is better - The battle of Culinary Education Vs Internships?

I want to address the one question that burns in the mind of every aspiring chef - do I need formal education to get started in the...

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Jan 25, 20201 min read

Slow cooked back ribs with soy, orange and rosemary

Devour this finger licking, fall off the bone absolutely delicious recipe of back ribs!

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Dec 24, 20192 min read

What is Christmas season in the kitchen like?

‘Tis the season to be jolly! But in the life of a professional chef, this is the season of gingerbread houses, stollen, Christmas...

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Nov 24, 20193 min read

What to keep in mind while opening a new restaurant?

Opening a new restaurant may be a daunting task. There may be several issues while planning out your next outlet which might give you the...

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