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December on the Riviera

Online‑Chef Tales · Antibes, Biot & Cannes · December 2026 I go to exhibitions to look at art and come home with ideas for dinner. In December, that seems like a perfectly good way to get from Biot to Cannes…

Grasse Truffle Market 2027

The Grasse Truffle Market returns to Jacques Chibois’ La Bastide Saint‑Antoine on Saturday, 9 January 2027. It’s the first of two dates for the 31st Marché de la Truffe, with the second market taking place in the village square of Le Rouret on Sunday, 17 January. Both celebrate the Provençal black truffle, Tuber melanosporum. 2027 announcement

Autumn on the Plate: A Chef’s Vitamin Plan for Winter

Cabbages, pumpkins, carrots, mushrooms and the first clementines: autumn markets are full of ingredients that happen to be very good for us. A chef's guide to what to cook now, which vitamins deserve attention before winter, and how to cook them so you actually benefit.

online-chef Food Cost Calculator

Calculate recipe and portion costs using metric units, purchase prices and preparation losses. Check food cost percentages, account for VAT and explore selling prices based on your target.

LUXE PACK Monaco 2026

Beautiful Packaging, Brilliant Ideas · But Where Was the Food? LUXE PACK Monaco 2026 took place from 28 to 30 September at the Grimaldi Forum, bringing together some of the best names in luxury packaging. I went there wearing my…

When Vegetables Get Completely Out of Control!

Forget fine dining. Somewhere in England, a beetroot just became a heavyweight champion. At the Malvern Autumn Show, held on 25–27 September 2026, the annual Giant Vegetables Championship turned an innocent harvest celebration into something resembling a bodybuilding competition for…

Restaurant Food Allergy Training

The EU 14 Allergens Food allergy awareness is an essential part of professional restaurant safety. A guest with a food allergy depends on the restaurant team to understand the ingredients, communicate accurately and reduce the risk of accidental cross-contact throughout…

Managing Food Inventory

Kitchen Management · Food Inventory Food inventory is not only an accounting task. It is one of the most important control points in a professional kitchen. If the inventory is wrong, the food cost is wrong. If the food cost…

Food Cost & Pricing

The Food Cost Percentage Myth Why food cost percentage alone is not enough to judge a restaurant, a menu, or a chef.In many restaurants, food cost percentage is treated like the final truth. At the end of the month, someone…