"There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a great idea begin to work, a great
chef on the top of their game with a profitable business behind them both.
Our role is to be behind the scenes to help make these ideas happen."
Chris Barber, Managing Director, Leiths Food Solutions
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Check back here to find out what Chris Barber and LFS have been up to!
31st January 2012
Knorr Create More; Chris fronts new campaign
Chris has been working alongside Unilever Food Solutions to help launch Knorr Create More concentrated sauces.
There are a series of videos promoting the range, with the content produced and presented by Chris.
Extensive campaigns in The Caterer and through Big Hospitality have given the project a massive profile.
See the videos for yourself: www.knorrcreatemore.co.uk
22nd November 2011
Chris to be judge on Festival Culinaire Bernard Loiseau once again; Angela Hartnett to represent UK
For the third year running, Chris has been asked to join the illustrious jury for the Festival Culinaire Bernard Loiseau 2012 in Mauritius.
This year, Chris has invited Angela Hartnett to represent UK in this prestigious and glamorous competition.
Watch out for more news.
Chris fronts Unilever United Against Waste campaign
Chris has been working with Unilever Food Solutions to help with the creation of content for their groundbreaking ‘United Against Waste’ campaign. Specifically, Chris added much to the waste saving toolkit, creating much of the narrative and adding expert advice; http://www.unileverfoodsolutions.co.uk/our-services/your-kitchen/wiseuponfoodwaste/tools.
Chris also spoke at the recent launch event alongside Tracey Rogers; MD of Unilever Food Solutions and pioneering waste saving campaigner Tristram Stuart.
Chris and Tristram also appeared on a radio campaign to help promote United Against Waste.
Kitchens and businesses up and down the country will benefit from the works carried out by Chris, alongside Unilever and their team.
05th August 2011
Chris launches business boot camp with Warwick Business School
Chris has teamed up with his long term client Warwick Business School to develop an open executive education programme aimed at teams or individuals.
This is an intense training day where delegates create and deliver their own restaurant concept. see more information via the link; http://www.wbs.ac.uk/executive/open/boot-camp.cfm.
03rd August 2011
The Blacksmith and The Toffee Maker – exciting new pub venture
Chris is helping ex Leiths student Marc Dalla Riva start up an exciting new pub venture based in London N1 - venue soon to be revealed!!
This is NOT a gastro pub – it will be an ale and gin bar, with a food offer to support. Food will be ready to go traditional pub fare, backed up with daily produced stews and hot pots.
Watch this space for more exciting news and an Autumn launch……
Chris Barber writes about The Festival Culinaire in The Caterer
Chris wrote a personal diary of his experiences in Mauritius as a judge on Festival Culinaire Bernard Loiseau 2011;
10th June 2011
Chris Barber and The Nutrition Coach
Chris Barber is delighted to be working with Kate Cook of The Nutrition Coach.
Chris said:”Kate Cook brings technical expertise to the nutritional aspects of our works, but also brings great passion and in-depth food and business knowledge. Kate communicates a complex subject in jargon free straightforward language, bringing a whole new dimension to what we can offer together.”
Kate and Chris have worked together extensively at Food Secret, the healthy fast food offer in Soho, and are looking forward to further collaborations.
http://www.katecook.biz/
Chris Barber judges Mauritius culinary festival again
Chris Barber nominated Michelin starred chef Mike North to take part in this years competition, and Chris once again joined the prestigious jury alongside Dominique Loiseau, Jean Luc Naret and Patrick Bertron.
Mike did a fantastic job, coming third overall.
05th October 2010
Chris Barber launches Inside Great British kitchens with Delicious Magazine
In association with Delicious Magazine, Chris Barber has launched Inside Great British Kitchens; a multi platform food site, showcasing on film some of the best of British chefs and kitchens.
www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/articles/inside-great-british-kitchens
10th May 2010
Chris Barber judges international culinary festival
Chris Barber judges the Festval Culinaire Bernard Loiseau in Mauritius alongside some of the most prestigious names in international cuisine.