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BBC News
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Top chef returns to Northampton College to train next generation
A globe-trotting chef who once worked with Raymond Blanc has returned to the college he studied at to share his experiences with the next Fitzhugh returned to Northampton College, where he first trained more than 20 years ago, to take on a new role as a career has taken him all over the world with roles in Michelin-starred kitchens to cooking for Fitzhugh said: "To [cook] at the level I've done it at, it has to be a passion. That's why I've come back. I want to pass that knowledge, that passion on. If you can light that spark, that was enough to send me off on the trajectory I've been on." Mr Fitzhugh's first role was as an apprentice at Raymond Blanc's two Michelin star hotel, Le Manoir aux quat saisons, in Oxfordshire, where he spent six years learning the trade. From there, he moved to Switzerland to work at Richard Branson's exclusive retreat, The Lodge, where the entrepreneur would sometimes "just pop in unannounced".During his time there, he said he served a host of high-profile guests, including members of royalty and musician Bob Geldof. He later accepted a job as development chef back at Le Manoir aux quat saisons. 'Very lucky' His career highlights included recipe book contributions, television work, and cooking at high-profile events such as a canopy evening at the Chelsea Flower Show, attended by the late Queen Elizabeth II. "For someone so small, she's quite intimidating," he Fitzhugh is now enjoying his time back in the classroom after taking up the role in added: "It's been fantastic. I've been very lucky in my career... I've travelled all over the world... it's a real eclectic mix and I just want to pass on all that information and knowledge onto these students."Offering advice to the next generation, he said: "Organisation is the key. If you're organised, you don't need to be hot-headed."I think it's much better to be calm and collected." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Winter weather makes good sledding conditions for central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Whether you're stepping onto a snowboard, or surfing on the ice with your own two feet, the slippery slopes of central Arkansas have made for a creative snow day. Spending a snow day sliding on a hill of ice, Mike Orndorff said this round of winter weather comes with precaution. 'I think it's faster and more dangerous for sure,' Orndorff said. LIVE BLOG: Arkansas sees icy conditions, causing crashes and school closures Finnley Fitzhugh takes on a more traditional route while sledding, but even he said it comes with a risk. 'It's fun and fast but also it can be painful if you mess up,' Fitzhugh said. The winter storm has made for a good sledding opportunity these Arkansans said they can't pass up. 'It doesn't snow that much a year, it may only snow like twice,' Fitzhugh said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
