Barny Taylor and Kenneth Culhane have been invited to join Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe, founded in 1974, in establishing an UK and Ireland association within the European JRE.
This new chapter of JRE was launched by the JRE international president, 2 Michelin Starred Chef, Ernesto Iaccarino at a press conference in the Royal Academy recently.
The World Gourmet Society has held a number of dinners hosted by Barny and Kenneth here at The Dysart Petersham and the pleasures and quality of these, along with the growing understanding of our shared ideals, prompted this invitation.
Membership of JRE is open to young chefs and restaurateurs. Illustrious members include Emanuele Scarello, 2 Stars, Nils Henkel, 2 Stars, Elena Arzak, 3 Stars, Alfred Prasad, the first Indian chef ever to be awarded a Michelin Star, Thomas Dorfer and Andreas Döllerer of Austria, each 18GaultMillau, to name only a few.
This links to JRE’s international statement of ideals – a ‘Never-Ending Passion’ for innovation, imagination, inspiration, love and care for food and where it comes from, sustainability, biodiversity, honouring cultural heritage through modern food preparation, eating well, sustainably and healthily, creating dreams, emotions and a sense of magic, in summary bringing passion to life and joy to guests.
The same Royal Academy press conference also launched the English translation of Andeas Döllerer’s cookery book, Cuisine Alpine ; a celebration of food, life, place and a glimpse of a life of commitment.
