BRIAN TURNER

Aubergine and Port Salut with a Red Pepper Vinaigrette Baked Camembert Pastries Courgette, Tomato and Fennel Goats Cheese Mozzarella Pancakes with a Spicy Tomato Sauce Président Brie and Mushroom Crêpe Salad of Leerdammer and Chicken Livers Smoked Salmon and Blue Cheese Polenta

Brian Turner is one of Britain's most successful and well-known chefs who's career spans over 30 years. During this time Brian has worked at some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in Europe. In 1973 he became Chef de Cuisine at the Michelin starred 'Capital Hotel' where he reigned for nine years overseeing the launch of the 'Greenhouse Restaurant' in Mayfair and the 'Metro Wine Bar' in Basil Street.

In 1986 Brian opened his own restaurant "Turner's", in Walton street, Knightsbridge, where he set new standards for the British chef-owned restaurants which have become a feature of dining out in London.

Brian has become a successful television personality, appearing regularly on 'Ready Steady Cook' and featuring as resident chef on Granada's 'This Morning' eventually having his own series 'Out to Lunch' and 'Anything you can Cook'.

In 1997 Brian was awarded the Craft Guild of Chef's Special Award for achievement within the industry together with the Caterer and Hotelkeepers Award Catey for 'Chef of the Year' as well as the 'Wedgwood Award' for outstanding services to the hospitality industry. Now at the peak of his profession he has been the Chairman of the Academy of Culinary Arts for nine years and is the chairman of the UK Hospitality Skills Board.