So you've mentioned you still cook, you're in your chef's jacket today, you can take the chef from the kitchen how do you take the kitchen from the chef? John what was your rationale and thought process behind your move from executive chef to F & B, was it a conscious decision, was it something that was always part of your career progression, or something you fell into? Great Hospitality Show The Staff Canteen Live 2017 at Scothot The Staff Canteen Live 2017 at IFE, AA Restaurant Guide CGC Graduate Awards Good Food Guide Michelin Guide National Chef of the Year The Roux Scholarship The Worlds Best 50 Restaurants Michelin Guide UK, Great British Menu 2017 Great British Menu 2018 Great British Menu 2019 Great British Menu 2020 Great British Menu 2021 Masterchef: The Professionals 2017 Masterchef: The Professionals 2018 Masterchef: The Professionals 2019Masterchef: The Professionals 2020. It certainly wasn't something I planned. So some of the old cooking techniques and the flavours are being respected.". Return the beef cheeks to the pan of sauce and bring to the boil, then serve with the horseradish mash (see recipe below) and winter greens. So I took a different approach and then suddenly everything just worked and it was amazing to watch and then I found a new set of ingredients which were the team of people and then I started to migrate into the restaurant and you could see the power of the collective team working harmoniously together. In 1998 he won his first Michelin star as director of food and beverage at Lords of the Manor in Gloucestershire, one year after he joined in 1997. and with our registered office at TVP2, 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PT. 1kg potatoes peeled, washed and cut into quarters, 50g horseradish relish (adjust to taste if you like it hot). Born into a warm, hospitable family in Liverpool, John Campbell spent much of his childhood cooking with his Nan, Mary, who taught him the importance of quality ingredients and the joy of good, simple cooking. I don't mean entirely but you've got to stop cooking every day from literally going out of the kitchen one night and never going back into it on a daily basis? After being approached by the dinners sponsors, Baxter Storey, John couldnt resist. He added: This event will be the perfect evening for foodies, ideal for networking or a special team treat, as well as a chance to show your support for those in the hospitality industry. In 2014 John converted a traditional farm into a modern cookery school offering a wide selection of courses to choose from. With a Michelin star, award-winning wine list and a relaxed atmosphere. Only at The Woodspeen . I'm happy with the journey at the moment. Lords was really performing well and as with every kitchen we want great food, we want great accolades, we want this, we want that, we want everything, but you can't have the staff or you can't have the equipment, because I was so bloody minded with a skill set through accounting, motivation, organisational skills or critical path writing, I thought, "Okay I'll show you,' and we just did it. Our client, a fast expanding 65% Commission: Dine with the Luxury Restaurant Club and receive a complimentary glass of Ayala, Majeur Brut, A Champagne, see details here. Shred the meat making sure to remove the skin and put onto a plate and into the fridge to cool and firm up. Back across the road at the 66-seat restaurant, and Campbell's attention turns to the style of service and food. We also host demonstrations, wine tastings and events in our school kitchen throughout the year, as well as our Kitchen Table private dining experiences. He's a great cook, great communicator and what this guy has done to make awareness of school dinners, the organic movement, he's gone over to America to do the how best to eat, you know the junk food, and he has done an amazing amount. I probably cook intensely every two weeks for a couple of days back to back and that's what today, essentially tomorrow will be, just a bit of a shake up on the product from the Shire menu. So I think it's a natural progression. Said John. I had great aspirations to stay within the kitchen. (Stews and braises benefit from resting for a day, as it increases their flavour). Lambourn Road, Newbury, RG20 8BN So the creativity's still there. He joined the launch of The Woodspeen, from the outset in 2014. So that was really the start of it all. John said: I cant wait! As chief executive of BaxterStorey, Noel Mahony has worked closely with John Campbell for many years on the content for the BaxterStorey Academy. What made you think oh my God". What's been your biggest challenge then, I mean you talk about sleepless nights, I love the phrase mayor of happy town it's brilliant and I'm going to use that in the future, what's been your biggest challenge then coming out of that kitchen? As a restaurant and cookery school, we stand or fall by the quality of our people. Start the working day with The Caterers free breakfast briefing email, Sign Up and manage your preferences below. His encyclopaedic knowledge of food, combined with his leadership, make him our perfect Executive Chef. So it was a win/win for everybody and then the customers benefited and for me to stand back and allow the team to do what they do best, employ the best, train them to the top level, motivate them, give them incentive and the product was amazing and we won awards. Please wear cool, comfortable clothes, we will provide an apron for you to wear. ADD A MEMORY. The Staff Canteen team are taking a different approach to keeping our website independent and delivering content free from commercial influence. On day two, they visited the house of Bollinger, where they toured the vineyard and cellars, learning about everything from barrel scratching to wine racking. You've got this nice little gastronomic coat you put on every day and you're king and you're mayor of happy town every day. What appears to be an olde-worlde, 19th century pub actually boasts a stylishly modern dining room at the back with dramatic bi-folding doors opening out to views of the fields beyond. We all come from very different backgrounds with a great variety of experience between us. so we're trying to anticipate all your needs and then you're into the restaurant we're really looking after you. This button displays the currently selected search type. Alongside this are two new ales developed with the Two Cocks Brewery in nearby Enborne. Return the pan to the stove, add the tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce to the stock and simmer until a thick glossy sauce is made. Well listen thank you very much. The menu includes starters such as wild mushroom risotto with aged Parmesan (9) and Cornish mackerel, horseradish and beetroot tartare (9), and mains of local venison loin and faggot, bacon, cabbage and creamed potato (22) and Red Sussex rib-eye, mushroom ketchup, chips and barnaise (25). He finds solutions to the most challenging of problems, and with his cool head and dry banter, he made every site visit an absolute pleasure," says Campbell. We use cookies on this site, please read our Data Protection Policy, Lifestyle Articles, Lists, Miscellaneous, Recommendations, The Best of, Six Fine Dining Restaurants Offering Healthy Eating Options, 10 Most Romantic Hotels to Propose - Part One. Formerly a butcher, he used the front half of the pub as his shop. COPYRIGHT new Date().getFullYear() && document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); The Woodspeen is owned by The Woodspeen Restaurant Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 08524322 This is a common goal we need to work together to achieve this because it's a buy in from everybody, everybody decided how it worked and how it ran, there was always a piece of what their own personal agenda was within the mix, we created a product and a manifesto that we all wanted to believe in and we delivered that and the product here at Coworth is a great product, you know, a really good product and I'm very proud of the team. Second are bespoke requests, constructed to suit an individual or a group ("last night we had one that was a little bit of bread baking, a little bit of 'steak night', and some team-building as well") and third, there is the BaxterStorey Academy, which takes at least a third of the usage. To prepare the ketchup, colour the onions and dried cep in the butter with the aromats, add the white wine and reduce completely. Some of our restaurant and bar team visited the Hennessy distillery in Cognac, where they had the chance to learn about the process and history of making cognac and sample the eau de vie and cognacs themselves. We want to make people feel relaxed. Clarify the butter and add the truffle oil. Some of our training happens right here, in our own cookery school, led by our own master chefs. Click to light a candle. or call us on 01635 265 070 for more details. I've got to say Mark it's sleepless nights. The Restaurant The Woodspeen, Lambourn Road, Woodspeen, Newbury, Berkshire | 01635 265070 | www.thewoodspeen.com. Read more. The Woodspeen: Good to see John Campbell back.. - See 1,609 traveler reviews, 600 candid photos, and great deals for Newbury, UK, at Tripadvisor. The specific role is . When I first moved to Lords of the Manor in April 97 I worked very hard on the kitchen and it was at the point where we were really firing on all cylinders and it was wonderful. We have noticed you are using an adblocker and although we support freedom of choice we would like to ask you to enable ads on our site. And it cooks up to 15% faster than conventional combi-steamers, saving time and money. Keep up to date with our latest news, events and recipes with our monthly newsletter. Thank you. As a visitor to Berkshire, the drive leading to the Woodspeen may appear to be a fairly unremarkable stretch of road. He joined Coworth Park in 2010 as director of cuisine, food and beverage and has recently stepped down from the role in favour of a three day a week consultancy role for his eponymous restaurant. If it has become too thick you can add what you need of the additional 50ml of orange juice to loosen the consistency. So it was never a conscious decision to step out of that kitchen. Born into a warm, hospitable family in Liverpool, John Campbell spent much of his childhood cooking with his Nan, Mary, who taught him the importance of quality ingredients and the joy of good, simple cooking. Perfectly plan and execute key dishes which are homely and comforting John will coach you through the recipes as building blocks for the dishes The skills learnt are hugely transferable and adaptable to a wide range of other dishes Learn the science behind what is actually happening and remove the fears of the unknown Learn corrective measures and become confident in adapting flavours which suit you best. But he never professes to be a professional cook. He joined the launch of The Woodspeen, from the beginning in 2014 and now oversees our entire culinary operation. So he shouldn't be criticised. They are an important revenue source which supports free access of our website's content, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Chill the mushrooms and store in a container. Posted on February 26, 2023. Not a member? As members and visitors, your daily support has made The Staff Canteen what it is today. I think that's important as well isn't it, you often see in a kitchen a chef says, "You must put tomato puree in something," or, "You mustn't put tomato"" but no one challenges it and you just say, well" no one ever says, "Why?". ALL MEMORIES; First, make the terrine. 3rd Floor, 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0AU. "But because our food is simple - for example, pumpkin soup with rabbit tortellini, or a terrine of black pudding and ham hock - it needs to be absolutely pin-sharp, it needs to be tasty, it needs to look good and it needs to be made well. The Woodspeen is owned by The Woodspeen Restaurant Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 08524322 and with our registered office at TVP2, 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PT. Take dining to the next level and download our free app for iPhone and Android below. In 2002 he moved to The Vineyard and in 2007 achieved two Michelin stars. Discover why the Luxury Restaurant Guide is the gourmands app of choice. I love cooking, always have, I'm quite a lucky individual and it was probably up until about eight or nine years ago I always said I've never worked a day in my life because I don't go to work to do a job, but then that transition to move away from the kitchen it took me away from what brought me into the industry in the first place which was cooking. "I spent eight-and-a-half years at the Vineyard at Stockcross [a literal stone's throw from the Woodspeen] and I'm still great friends with the Vineyard's Andrew McKenzie. "The cookery school is a dream," says Campbell. So then I thought, "Well the natural progression would be a director of food and beverage,' and I was head of food and beverage at the Lords of the Manor, director of food and beverage at the Vineyard, director of food and beverage and cuisine here at Coworth Park, but you can see how powerful that knit can deliver a product instead of chefs, front of house, there will always be a clash but you bring the both teams together, give them a common goal. We always try to keep these costs to an absolute minimum. Eaton, who joined Campbell at the Vineyard from Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in 2005, has worked with him on and off for over nine years. We have noticed you are using an adblocker and although we support freedom of choice we would like to ask you to enable ads on our site. BaxterStorey has had an association with Campbell for about 12 years and Mahony says the chef always wanted to be part of something a little bit different. Good question. That creativity is always there you just need to make sure that you just keep touching it every now and again. It's very exciting. We have over 500,000 followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and other social channels, each connecting with chefs across the world. Chocolate is another dark art. There's no dress code - well, no flip-flops or Speedos -and it's just somewhere to eat with great food.". Motivating young talent and watching them develop is exciting, it has a knock-on effect on the team's development and brings the best out of everyone. 3rd Floor, 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0AU. {{year}} All rights reserved. To secure your place please contact Giuliana Vittiglio via [emailprotected] or on 020 3004 5504 or online at www.hospitalityaction.org.uk/events. John Campbell Consultant John Campbell Restaurants Coworth Park, Available for all, funded by our community, The Staff Canteen is the trading name of Chef Media Ltd, Sam Turner, Assistant Manager, Pale Hall Hotel, Mathias Camilleri, Head Sommelier of The Five Fields, Chris Donnachie, Restaurant Manager, Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond, Gregory Vergnes, Restaurant Manager, Texture, Tugend Demir, Restaurant Manager, Hunter 486, Branislav Vilimanovic, Wine Manager, Bluebird in Chelsea, Paul Shanahan, General Manager, Gidleigh Park, The Staff Canteen Live 2018 at Hotelympia. Were always on the lookout for people who share our passion. Lambourn Road, Woodspeen, Newbury, RG20 8BN. The sommelier team is looking for a new commis Sommelier to join their team on a full-time contract. Head chef is the don. There's got to be a reason for something and we're gastronomic chemists, as chefs. Add the cream, reduce and blitz. Add the rosemary, garlic, chicken stock and gravy granules, bring to the boil then place in an oven at 80/90 degrees c and cook for 8 hours with a lid on. Place the duck in a pan on a medium heat with some of the dressing and warm. We have a set of ingredients or a set of chemicals that we need to mix together and pushing those together changes things, it does something, it does something for the mouth feel, the palette, the holistic nature of the food, or just a chemical reaction of the food groups themselves. In 2002 he moved to the Vineyard at Stockcross where he won two stars during his eight years there again as director of food and beverage. - See 1,609 traveler reviews, 600 candid photos, and great deals for Newbury, UK, at Tripadvisor. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. A Woodspeen apron and cooking cloth to take home, Arrival at 9.15am for tea and coffee and course introduction, Enjoy lunch with some of the mornings dishes, We will keep you refreshed with tea, coffee and mineral water throughout the day, Finish course at 3pm with some of the days preparations to take home. As an example of that you're in the restaurant, brought your partner in, "Good to see you again," sit down, "Glass of champagne?" Campbell launched the Woodspeen restaurant and cookery school in in collaboration with WSH. Absolutely I mean you can't do great food and have bad service, or bad service and great food it just doesn't work. Automated hand sanitisers, for your safety, at each entrance and on our glorious terrace . Yeah and give them all the information when needed that I've collected over the years. Peter worked previously at Le Manoir aux QuatSaisons and at The Vineyard, both two Michelin-starred restaurants. How did you manage that transition? Restaurant Director: thomas@thewoodspeen.com. The art of fermentation plays a big role in many recipes, so having a good basic grounding puts the cook and team in a strong position to develop other dishes. John knew from an early age that he wanted to be a chef and spent his early career working in some of Europes best kitchens. Chef John Campbell is back in the saddle having launched the Woodspeen, a restaurant and cookery school created in collaboration with BaxterStorey's parent company WSH. Once the potatoes are dry, mash with a masher or ricer, add the horseradish relish and butter then mix and season to taste. "We were delighted when Ray came out of retirement to manage the Woodspeen site. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. It feels amazing to be back home," said John. we're always on you. Club Offer: Members and their guests receive a complimentary glass of Ayala, Majeur BrutA Champagne when having lunch Tuesday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. It was only in 2014 that he moved back to Berkshire to rekindle his love for the countryside by opening the Woodspeen. What the market wants is food that has not been messed around with too much. Our butcherytraining days start at our butchers Vicars Game, in Ashampstead. Back home to the heartland: John Campbell at the Woodspeen, Details given will be used in accordance with our. He says, "I'm a great cook, I've done this and that"" he never professes to be that, he professes to be an entertainer, an informer, a communicator on television and he does that exceptionally well and for somebody who was, I don't know how old he was, 17, 18, when he first got removed from the River Caf so really how much time has he had in the kitchen so he would never say that he was a professional cook although he's been in the professional kitchen. A single coffee is more than 2, a beer is 4.50 and a large glass of wine can be 6 or more. Slowly add the white wine vinegar and oil to the reduced orange juice mix whilst blending with a hand blender until it emulsifies and becomes thicker. John Campbell. Campbell says that while the Woodspeen is a simpler offering than the two-Michelin-starred food he was once known for, the skills he's learned in the past still apply. The Woodspeen: Good to see John Campbell back.. - See 1,605 traveller reviews, 600 candid photos, and great deals for Newbury, UK, at Tripadvisor. I didn't aspire to be a Michelin star chef or to work in a Michelin star kitchen it was really just to work hard and be good at what I did. For a premium account we need your address. And that's a big, big stumbling block because the behaviour and approaches and motivational skill set you adopt in the kitchen", Why do we not see more chefs doing this then, you know we spoke earlier, there's yourself, Alan Hill Gleneagles, David Nicholls, John Williams The Ritz Londonhas done it before, there are others but we certainly, from a website point of view we couldn't do a feature every month because there aren't enough people doing your role, so why is that? In 2017, he was awarded a Master of Culinary Arts by The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, the UKs highest culinary and hospitality honour. So if I've got 100% creativity, 50% is now in the food, 50% is outside. Ihad a vision for community dining.I wanted to put the customer at theheart of what we do and to make arestaurant that is accessible and wherepeople can relax and have fun.Were delighted to see the projectfulfilled and confirm our support to Johnin providing the very best solutions forfood storage within The Woodspeen.We value our customers very much, andfrom all of us at Gram take pride in beingthe preferred choice for John Campbelland his team. The app combines the convenience of a curated guide to all highest awarded restaurants, with an enhanced tier to access privileges and experiences. Add the water and reduce by two-thirds. Add the beef cheeks to colour (this builds flavour). The Woodspeen cements their relationship further as the restaurant will serve as a shop window for the business, while the cookery school will enhance the academy offering and provide a location for corporate days for clients too. Thomas, our Restaurant Director is also looking for a commis waiter, bartenders and a talented Restaurant manager. If you want to come in and have a drink, have a drink. Seasonal And Sustainable Dish KP Of The Year Lockdown Community Hero, The Staff Canteen Live 2019 The Staff Canteen Live 2018 at Hotelympia The Staff Canteen Live 2017 at the John Campbell on his passion for teaching, the Woodspeen and working alongside Monica Galetti and Mark Sargeant The cookery school is housed in a former farm building dating back to 1811. John Campbell on what makes The Woodspeen so special #JohnCampbell #TheWoodspeen #Masterclass It's not foie gras, it's duck liver, and we've got the beetroots from the plot, and we're making a little beetroot ketchup and a little duck cake - confit duck, shallots, local wild mushrooms. Front of house the business will continue its focus working alongside people like Fred Sirieix, through his Art of Service, and Edward Griffiths is joining from the Royal Household to ensure there is a genuine career path for employees. "I love developing and motivating people and it's the perfect outlet - not only to develop the BaxterStorey team, but to develop the team in the restaurant, both in the kitchen and front of house. Serve a slice of truffled terrine with ketchup, pickled mushrooms, ricotta beignets, heritage carrots and seasonal greens. The Woodspeen's bitter, the Lord Rivett, is named after Ray Rivett, the restaurant's construction site manager. Keep up to date with our latest news, events and recipes with our monthly newsletter. To ensure tickets are delivered safely and securely and to keep the price as low as possible for you, the ticket buyer, The Woodspeen generally uses our E-ticket system unless otherwise stated. It's just great to have a training facility on-site.". If you have ordered physical paper tickets there is a further Delivery cost added to cover the delivery of your order through the Royal Mail network. Simple dishes made well is an art and mastering them will give you greater confidence to make the simple perfect. I've always wondered, "Why does that happen?' Together, they have worked to create a restaurant - in service style and food - that is open to all demographics. It's made traditionally, but we've got various hops going in at different stages, so there's lots of fruit with big tropical notes and smells such as passionfruit. Working in the industry for a number of years, Michelin-starred chef, John Campbell, has moved from head chef to front of house back to head chef again. Take dining to the next level and download our free app for iPhone and Android below. He joined The Woodspeen in 2017 as a Commis Chef and in 2022 was promoted to Head Chef. I don't think I've ever said this in interview before, I still didn't have a food style to peg, to say that was mine and that was at the age of 26. If you have forgotten your password, please enter your email or membership number, then click here. ", Home-smoked salmon, cucumber, watercress and violet artichokes 11, Pork and black pudding terrine, pickled onions and apple 8, Confit duck, liver parfait, cherry and fig chutney 10, Local venison loin and faggot, bacon, cabbage and creamed potato 22, Cod loin, caper and raisin pure, parsnip and chervil root 20, Berkshire partridge, lentil and mushroom pie, bread sauce 19, Chocolate and Guinness sponge, malt ice-cream, yogurt 8, Pear tatin, blue cheese, muscatel ice-cream 8, Truffle and potato terrine, pickled mushrooms and ketchup, ricotta beignets, For the pickled mushrooms (makes 10 servings), 50g white wine vinegarFor the mushroom ketchup (makes about 20 servings), 100ml balsamic vinegar reductionFor the ricotta beignets, 200g panko breadcrumbsTo garnish Seasonal greens and heritage carrots. Thomas was named the Gold Service Scholarships 2022 Scholar on 15th February at a gala reception and presentation at Claridges in London, launched in 2012 as the UKs most prestigious Front House of award. Low resolution. Whoever you give them to can spend them however they like. These are new creations not currently on the Woodspeen menu; I wanted to try something new at the event. With Hospitality Action spending an incredible 630, 000 supporting the industry last year, John and his fellow chef peers hope to raise over 20,000 for their colleagues in crisis. As soon as the water starts boiling drain and wash in cold water. Very good question. {{year}} All rights reserved. He attended West Iredell High School and worked at . Over the last 12 years, The Staff Canteen has built what has become the go-to platform for chefs and hospitality professionals. John Campbell at The Woodspeen; John Campbell at The Woodspeen Fri, Dec 19, 2014 16:16 CET. He spent his early career working some of Europes finest kitchens. If you want to come in and have one course for supper, you can. During his time in France, Andre also been awarded of a MAF, for one of the best young chef of the year. So weve handpicked a few classic, easy-to-make recipes you can recreate at home, in your own kitchen. "Back to the old haunt and overwhelmed by the local support I and the team have had since opening. Today, when hes not cooking or teaching classes at The Woodspeen he loves cooking at home with his own children. "We've got the chef's table for private dining and we've got 'seasonal corner masterclasses', focusing on ingredients that are bang in season that you can cook at home, quite simply and quite quickly, and they start in February.". "It's the same for the golden ale. The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Please arrive for a tea or coffee with us at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. Why not treat yourself to a year of dining in luxury and enjoy these and othertantalizingoffers all for just 95.00 for 12 months. Original resolution. And it's that recognition and this helps bridge that gap. The Holiday Village: We're thinking of bottling it and selling it. I think he's done phenomenal for the industry. Cover the top with foil and bake at 160C for 45 to 60 minutes. Champagne and cocktails in our bar, a meal in our restaurant, or a course in our cookery school. "I'm at a time in my career now where I want to enjoy the food I cook. We are also going to be offering it to corporate customers. I find myself constantly sharing, either if I am in the school or restaurant kitchen imparting knowledge is always at the forefront of my day. Please note when planning to cook this recipe that the beef cheeks need to cook for 8 hours, although they can be cooked the day before serving (see note below): Place a pan onto the stove and heat some oil. We would never put up a paywall and restrict access The Staff Canteen is open to all and we want to keep bringing you the content you want; more from younger chefs, more on mental health, more tips and industry knowledge, more recipes and more videos. Today, when he's not cooking or teaching classes at The Woodspeen he loves cooking at home with his own children. This website makes use of Cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with additional functionality. chatting away and suddenly we've recognised you, you've got some champagne, we've got some cushions, you're sitting with a little party, there's six of you, chatting away and maybe it's sunny outside, you've got" "Do you want to sit outside on the terrace?" 1.38K subscribers John Campbell, owner of Michelin-starred restaurant The Woodspeen, Newbury, gives the business case for buying warewashing, and why he chose the M-iClean hood type. 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