Most Popular Chefs of UK

Delia Smith

Delia Smith is the first lady of British cooking – she’s been teaching the nation how to make our favourite dishes for over 30 years. Delia’s TV career began in 1973 with her first series Family Fare, followed by Delia’s Cookery Course. Her programmes and books aim to bring people back to the basics of cookery, teaching fundamental and easy-to-follow techniques. In 1998, her How to Cook series was broadcast, and the accompanying book became her most successful yet.

One of Delia’s other great passions is football – in November 1996 she became Director of Norwich City FC. She also runs food and wine workshops from her cookery school at Norwich football ground.

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon James Ramsay, OBE, (born 8 November 1966) is a Scottish-born British chef, television personality and restaurateur.[1] He has been awarded a total of 16 Michelin Stars, and in 2001 became one of only three chefs in the United Kingdom to hold three Michelin stars at one time.Ramsay currently ranks 3rd in the world in terms of Michelin Stars behind Joël Robuchon and Alain Ducasse.

Ramsay is known for presenting TV programmes about competitive cookery and food, such as Hell’s Kitchen, The F Word and Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.

Gordon Ramsay is Britain’s most famous celebrity chef, and a global cooking star. After catering college, he trained with some of the world’s best chefs – Marco Pierre White and Albert Roux in London and Joël Robuchon and Guy Savoy in France.

He’s now the owner of 7 restaurants in London and 8 Michelin stars. But it’s Gordon’s legendary temper that’s made him a hit across the world. He’s starred in the popular TV series Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, Hell’s Kitchen and The F Word.

Heston Blumenthal

London-born Heston Blumenthal is famous for his scientific approach to cooking – ‘molecular gastronomy’. One of his signature techniques is the use of a vacuum jar to increase expansion of bubbles during food preparation. He has also experimented with personal sound amplification systems to enhance the sounds, such as the crunch created while eating various foods. Apart from a week’s work experience in Raymond Blanc’s kitchen, he’s completely self-taught.

Jamie Oliver

James Trevor ‘Jamie’ Oliver, MBE (born 27 May 1975), frequently nicknamed The Naked Chef, is an English chef and media personality well known for his growing list of food-focused television shows, his more recent roles in campaigning against the use of processed foods in national schools, and his campaign to change unhealthy diets and poor cooking habits for the better across the United Kingdom.

He shot to fame in his first TV series The Naked Chef, followed by The Return of the Naked Chef and Happy Days with the Naked Chef. In his series Jamie’s School Dinners, Jamie tried to improve school meals in Britain. The show saw him take on the British Government – as a result, the government increased funding for school meals. His latest TV show Jamie at Home explores growing and cooking your own produce. Jamie lives in London with his wife Jools and their 2 daughters Poppy and Daisy.

Marco Pierre White

Marco Pierre White is Britain’s original celebrity chef. He’s also been described as the ‘enfant terrible’ of the UK restaurant scene and the Godfather of modern cooking. Marco was born in Leeds, and was the first British chef to gain 3 Michelin stars, and at the age of 33, the youngest chef in the world to do so.

 

Nigella Lawson

Nigella Lawson is Britain’s favourite domestic goddess. Her first book ‘How to Eat: The Pleasures and Principles of Great Food’ led to her first TV series ‘Nigella Bites’, which was a huge success. Her second book ‘How to be a Domestic Goddess’ concentrated on the art of baking, and was voted Cookery Book of the Year. In 2002, Nigella starred in another TV series, ‘Forever Summer’, and published ‘Feast’ in 2003. In her most recent series and book ‘Nigella Express’, Nigella shows you how to cook up a feast quickly and easily.

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Top selling tips on presenting your Kitchen!

News Source : Channel4.com

Good kitchens help sell property, but there are certain ways to present yours in the best possible light. Here we look at our top ten tips to do just that…

1 Good kitchens help sell property, but they have to be attractive as well as functional. A kitchen is also the most expensive and inconvenient room to refurbish, so its condition will influence the value of your property.

2 Use your eyes: does your kitchen look dated? Check out what’s new in kitchen design to pick up some ideas. Handles on unit doors, for instance, are easy to change and an inexpensive way to give kitchen units a lift. Choose handles that are similar in size and shape to your existing ones so that fitting them does not leave holes or marks. Replace damaged or missing cupboard doors.

3 Remove all evidence of pets. Put bowls, beds, bones etc out of sight. Never have caged rodents, birds or other fauna in the kitchen when showing your home.

4 Kitchens should smell fresh and clean, so use your sense of smell. Even with extractor fans, kitchens can harbour odours, especially from fish, curries and other strong-smelling foods. Opt to go out or keep your cooking bland if you have visitors the next day.

5 Baking bread and brewing fresh coffee does not enhance the saleability of property. The aroma of baking makes us feel hungry (which is why supermarkets use it to encourage us to buy food). It does not make us desire a new home. If you’ve made coffee you should really offer a cup to your visitors, but do you really want them hanging around for a chat? Not on a first visit certainly, so leave the coffee till they return for a second view.

6 Use your ears: do not run appliances in the kitchen when showing your property. You want to create an impression of calm, efficiency and style, not humdrum housework.

7 Does your tap drip? If so, have it fixed (or think about replacing it if the style is dated or limescale-encrusted).

8 Use your sense of touch: is your kitchen really clean? Run your fingers over the work surfaces and units to feel for stickiness or grease. Units must be spotless, inside and out.

9 Keep surfaces as clear as possible. Put anything away you do not use on a daily basis. This will also make your kitchen easier to keep clean.

10 If your kitchen is large enough to accommodate a table and seating, make sure there’s one there even if you have a separate dining room; an extra eating area in the kitchen suggests value for money.

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My top kitchen tips

• Be disciplined with clutter – you need a space that not only looks great but that is easy to maintain.
• Plan more lighting than you think you will need. The more lighting you have, the more choices you have about creating mood within a room.
• Use your walls to create surprises – build excitement with over-scaled images or unexpected accent colours.
• Revamp your kitchen by replacing the doors or investing in some slick new designer appliances. If tight with budget you can also get away with cheap kitchens from a used kitchen company.

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I Got a Few Hundred Pounds to Improve My Kitchen!

If money’s tight but you want a great result, here are some tips to make your kitchen look a whole lot smarter – and command a much higher price – without a huge outlay.

You want to replace those tasteless cabinets, dirty-green appliances and worn countertops in your kitchen. The trouble is the £50,000 to £100,000 price of a high-end renovation and the thought of living on take-away food for three months during construction makes you feel ill.

With today’s market favouring the buyer, you are very unlikely to get a full return on a major kitchen renovation, unfortunately.

As long as your kitchen has a good layout and the units are in good condition you can transform your kitchen for as little as £1000 to £10,000 simply by improving the appearance of what is already there. This gives you a much better chance of seeing a full return on your investment.

With the color scheme it’s best to keep to neutral colors such as white, beige or cream. Natural materials are also a good idea as they don’t go out of style quickly. Hiring a professional kitchen designer could be a good idea, and they will help you choose materials, products and colors. Then, taking your budget into consideration, you can pick your projects.

At Kitchensynch you can get away with cheap kitchen cabinets , cheap appliances and designer doors and laminated worktops.

Find a wide range of cheap kitchens at http://www.Kitchensynch.co.uk , for more information call us at 020 7195 2235

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We can help you sell your Designer Kitchens!

Are you refurbishing at home? Just ordered a new kitchen or bathroom? Not sure what to do with the existing one? Well… don’t bother booking that skip!

KitchenSynch can help you sell your ex-display kitchens and appliances, or any graded/surplus stock you may hold. We offer a straightforward, speedy and efficient service, that will not only help you reduce costs but also save you a lot of time. Why not give us a call? We offer a flexible approach on selling and are happy to discuss different ways in which we can aid your business. Our service could also benefit any clients you may have who are looking to dispose of their existing kitchens and bathrooms.

KitchenSynch offers you a simple and convenient way to release money from decent but unwanted goods and do something for the environment too. We’ll help you sell and recycle everything, from fully fitted kitchens and their appliances to bathroom suites, furniture, fixtures and fittings.

If you have a tight deadline to work to, it’s not a problem. If we need to, we can turnaround a sale within a couple of weeks. Get in touch with one of the KitchenSynch team for a free valuation – we’ll run through how the service works and advise you on the best way to get the best return on your goods. Don’t worry, we’re a friendly bunch… and there’s never any obligation to sell through us.

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I Love Bespoke Kitchens!

If you are looking for a luxury fitted kitchen at a competitive price then look no further. We supply upper mid market Kitchens London and the South East being our operative areas.

Kitchensynch run a free no obligation kitchen design service where your kitchen designer will visit you at your home with sample doors. When considering your new kitchen, you can then determine for yourself the quality of fitted kitchens combined with the high standard of service that we provide.

At kitchensynch , we are very aware that we are a kitchen company offering very reasonably priced designer kitchens, modern kitchens, bespoke kitchens and traditional kitchens in the current market when measured against our kitchen supply competitors.

Being a kitchen company that is constantly researching the ever evolving market for innovations, our new range of stunning German kitchens has proved to be a complete winner with the beautiful ‘handle-less’ contemporary kitchen line now on display in our  showroom. We also supply Oxford kitchens, Alno kitchens, Bespoke Kitchens and we cater for all tastes and our showroom encompasses designer kitchens, modern kitchens, traditional kitchens, bespoke kitchens and contemporary Kitchens London consumers demand them all!

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Lets Recycle Used Kitchen Cabinets!

Most people are unaware that it is possible that old, unused kitchen cabinets, supposedly ready for the dump, to be salvaged and still be made useful. Depending on the material used for these old cabinets, after some cleaning off and resurfacing/refacing, they could end up looking like new if not even better!!

Moreover there are several used kitchen companies who are ready to buy your used kitchen cabinets and appliances.KitchenSynch offers you a simple and convenient way to release money from decent but unwanted goods and do something for the environment too. We’ll help you sell and recycle everything, from fully fitted kitchens and their appliances to bathroom suites, furniture, fixtures and fittings.

Certain types of wood are better candidates for restoration than others. Some wooden surface gets better as they age and the passage of time tends to bring out their better properties and luster.

The ideal types of wood are:

- Oak – Maple – Hickory

Aside from being a very affordable option to redecorate your kitchen, recycling these old cabinets and giving them a new lease on life does well for the environment. Recycling creates a lesser dependence on new timber thereby making for a very environment-friendly approach to redecorating your kitchen.

Most of these old pieces could be found at your local dumpster and by saving them from being scrapped, they will be of less of a burden to the environment.

Some individuals even make a living out of these old cabinets; these are the ’salvagers’. Though, admittedly, their line of business is not as lucrative as your average woodworking shop. More often than not, they are in it for the passion and not necessarily as a source of income.

They would look for unused cabinets at the local dumpster, garage sales and even on the internet. Once they find a piece worthy of a makeover, they work extensive hours to restore these old masterpieces to their former glory and re-sell them. These salvagers are exquisite craftsmen and are excellent woodworkers.

Coming across these salvagers is a bit difficult especially if you’re far from a city. However, due to recent technological advances and the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web, some of these ’salvagers’ now advertise their services online . This makes finding and connecting with them a lot easier.

Some of the salvaged cabinets include some built-in facilities often found in customized cabinets. This may include:

- Cutlery divider – Multi storage pantry – A pull out pantry

Here are a couple of tips when buying used Kitchen cabinets:

1. Buy only from a reputed dealer or re-seller - doing so ensures that you’re not just getting ‘re-furbished junk’ but a wonderfully restored masterpiece. A recognized reseller will, more often than not, guarantee the quality of their work. Their reputation will often precede them.

 2. Take measurements of dimension and weight - restored kitchen cabinets are often made of durable hardwood and this makes them heavy. Make sure that what you’re getting will not only fit your budget but also your available kitchen space. Taking weight into consideration makes shipping and installing the cabinet a less stressful affair.

However you decide to go about getting your very own restored cabinet, it will be worth it for you to know that, not only are you getting a good deal and upgrading your kitchen, you are also doing the environment a great favor at the same time. That alone should be worth all the effort you’ll be putting in to the project!

Ask Yourself these 10 Questions Pre-Kitchen Renovation!

The recipe for a Successful Kitchen Redo?

The way you live, the way you cook, the way you entertain all help determine what you want out of your kitchen renovation project. You then need to get an idea of what fits your style, functional needs and budget.

By asking these 10 questions you will have a better understanding of the type of kitchen that you will need for your home -

Q1 - What changes would the rest of the family like? You never know where the best ideas might come from.

Q2 - What major design change or changes could be made to improve your kitchen?

Q3 - How much time do you and your family members spend in the kitchen?

Q4 - How much time do you spend cooking or entertaining and how much space is needed for this?

Q5 - Do you have younger children in your home? Consider cabinet locks, rounded corners, and other safety features.

Q6 - What is the single worst thing about your kitchen?

Q7 - What changes you would like to each of the following:floor, benchtops, cabinetry, storage, appliances & lighting?

Q8 - Is there going to be a focus area of your new kitchen (e.g. breakfast counter or island bench)?

Q9 - Which items or appliances would you prefer to not see or showcase (e.g. microwave or coffee machine)?

Q10 - What is your budget for the project? Are you planning to get a designer kitchen or used cheap designer Kitchens? ( e.g to buy it from a used kitchen company)

Where and How to Buy Luxury Kitchen of your Dreams!

Are you planning to refurbish or redo your kitchen? If the answer is yes then we are here to help you. A modern kitchen can’t do without modern kitchen appliances. It is impossible to manage kitchen work without proper appliances. There are various  appliances available in many different forms. With the help of various appliances you can do a complicated work in a short time.

As recession is still hovering upon us, many of us  can’t afford to buy latest modern kitchen appliances but still want to have them in their kitchens. The solution is very simple! We can now get cheap luxury designer kitchen appliances from various kitchen companies. One of them is Kitchensynch , they sell used kitchens and also buy kitchens as well.

There are many things which should be considered while buying kitchen appliances. Some of them are stated below.

 

• First of all you should know all the needs of your family members. It is a good idea to spend some time with your family and make the list of the appliances you need.
• You should plan your budget before you buy anything new for your home or kitchen. Proper budget can help you in saving good amount of money.
• I would recommend you to spend some time on the Internet.  You should find some blogs and websites which regularly review modern kitchen appliances. Customer reviews can help you a lot  in making best choice possible.
• I would recommend you to buy from an online store. There are many benefits of online shopping. You can go through the features of all the appliances listed on the website and choose the one which suits your budget as well as requirements.

 

Find Out How To Get Cheap Designer Kitchens and Beat the Credit Crunch!

Cheap kitchens are stylish, functional and an easy to maintain option for any homeowner looking to change their kitchen in 2009.

You must be one of the  many homeowners who have a desire to renovate their kitchens but the majority may be put off by the credit crunch. There are many fantastic cheap kitchens available that not only look the part but are also economically viable

Cheap kitchens are likely to be increasingly sought after as a result of financial restrictions that are likely to affect many people’s expendable income over the next 12 months. Fortunately, however, there are many great cheap kitchens available that will more than impress on the aesthetic and functionality fronts. Cheap kitchens can consist of various kitchen accessories such as kitchen cupboards or drawers and more and more emphasis is being placed on making the kitchen the focal point of the home and this is an endeavour which can be readily achieved with cheap kitchens and a spot of design flair from homeowners. Cheap kitchens are invariably equally as efficient and stylish as their more expensive counterparts but it is simply the case that more cost effective materials are utilised with cheap kitchens and this makes them a much more viable option for many homeowners who want to make alterations to their kitchens despite the imminent recession in the UK.

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Cheap kitchens are an extremely cost effective way of rejuvenating the home and you will find a superb selection of cheap designer kitchens by taking a peek at Kitchensynch. Our cheap kitchens are some of the very best out there and our delivery service is highly efficient, so you can be sure of the very best quality both from our products and from the service that we provide.We also sell ex-display kitchens & used designer kitchens at highly reduced prices. Buy Bespoke, Poggenpohl, Rational and Bulthaup ex display kitchens at Kitchen Synch and Save up to 70% off retail prices.

For more information call us at 020 7195 2235 
or email us at info@kitchensynch.co.uk