Great British Menu Winner Welcomed to NSCG’s Riverbank Restaurant

At NSCG Guest Chef evenings, visiting chefs craft a menu reflecting their signature culinary style and restaurant concept. They then join students in the kitchen to prepare and execute the menu for live service, giving learners invaluable hands-on experience and direct insight from some of the county’s finest culinary talent. Riverbank hosts a variety of Guest Chefs from street food vendors to high-end fine dining restaurants, ensuring learners gain a broad insight to the Hospitality and Catering industry. 

Stuart and his wife, Frances, opened their restaurant the Docket in 2017, which has been recognised by the Michelin Guide and has been awarded a Plate each year since the 2020 Guide and has been highlighted by the Good Food Guide. 

In 2021 Stuart represented the Central Region on the BBC’s Great British Menu, reaching the final and showcasing the amazing local ingredients North Shropshire has to offer. 

Every academic year the student-led restaurant opens its doors to the public, giving learners invaluable insights into industry best practice, growing their confidence as they develop new techniques and letting them showcase their skills. 

Every term offers the chance for students to work with established chefs to aid their development and this academic year is no different, as a new cohort prepares to cook up a storm with exciting names, crafting new and exciting dishes from pork tenderloin to cinnamon and lemon beignets.