The comments come following Churchill’s attendance at two high profile chef events this year and the launch of it’s Fall/Winter collection in the US.
In July this year Churchill attended the American Culinary Federation Annual Convention in Orlando. Over the course of the three day event delegates learn about emerging food trends, challenges facing the industry and hear from fellow chefs. Integral to the Conference is the American Chef of the Year competition. Churchill was proud to have supplied plates to two of the four finalists including eventual winner Chef Scott Ryan CEC, Executive Chef at the Country Club of Pepper Pike.
Speaking to Churchill after the event Scott said: “It does not matter how great the artist is, it is the canvas that he or she works with that makes the artwork “pop” Churchill supplied me with the right tools to do just that”
Another finalist who chose Churchill China was Chef Brian Beland CMC, Exec Chef at The Country Club of Detroit, who selected Alchemy Rectangular Tray, Alchemy Energy Square Plates and the Churchill Oblong Plate and provided the following testimonial to the products used.
Beland commented, “Churchill’s china has a refined elegance and variety of shapes that allows for an unspoiled canvass that enhances the presentation of food”
From the conference, Churchill had the opportunity to support the Michigan team for the World Culinary Olympics held in Erfurt, Germany and were delighted when the team selected pieces from the range to use at this prestigious competition. The team won 3 golds, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals at the competition.
Following the success at the ACF Conference Churchill sponsored the Starchefs International Chef’s Congress in New York in October. The event under a theme of ‘Origins and Frontiers – the archaeology of modern cuisine’ brought together leading chefs, pastry chefs, mixologists and sommeliers to share the latest techniques and culinary concepts. Churchill, nominated for a prestigious ‘Innovator Award’, met with chefs and industry leaders to demonstrate the latest lines available to chefs. The event was a perfect platform to launch new mixed material lines included the ceramic and wood combination of the Alchemy Ambience Signature Board and Tile and the Churchill Vintage Prints trend led design alongside specialist pieces.
Nick Mowat, Central USA & Canadian Sales Manager said: “Churchill has a fantastic portfolio in the US and it is great to see the products being so well received. It’s really exciting our products have been selected in prestigious competitions and great exposure for the company – we are looking forward to bringing more and more products to the States as the rate of innovation at Churchill only grows.”
This all makes for an exciting 2013 and Churchill looks forward to working with some of the exceptionally talented chefs to provide solutions and canvasses for their work.
