{"id":1508,"date":"2017-01-12T10:02:15","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T10:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edgbaston.com\/?p=5542"},"modified":"2017-01-12T10:02:15","modified_gmt":"2017-01-12T10:02:15","slug":"edgbaston-appoints-first-executive-chef-preparation-biggest-year-off-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edgbaston.com\/events\/news\/edgbaston-appoints-first-executive-chef-preparation-biggest-year-off-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Edgbaston appoints first Executive Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Edgbaston Stadium and its official catering partner Levy Restaurants UK has developed its award-winning catering team by naming long-standing Head Chef Dave Hill as Executive Chef and promoting Scott Marini to Head Chef from Head of Player Catering.<\/p>\n<p>The changes have been made as Edgbaston prepares to host its biggest annual programme of international cricket, whilst continuing to build its Elegant Eat fine-dining experience.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p class='wp-block-quote__copy'>Scott is well known to many cricketers on the professional circuit for providing one of the best player dining experiences for almost 10 years.<\/p><cite> Claire Daniel<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<p>Claire Daniel, Head of Catering and Facilities at Edgbaston, said: \u201cDave and Scott have worked together for more than 14 years, including previous roles, and are great assets to Edgbaston.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDave has helped transform Edgbaston dining to create one of the best stadium food offerings in the country. His promotion to Executive Chef will see him spend more time on menu development, using locally sourced products, and developing our young team of talented chefs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cScott is well known to many cricketers on the professional circuit for providing one of the best player dining experiences for almost 10 years. His promotion to Head Chef will see him lead our team of chefs as we enter our biggest programme of events on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Edgbaston was awarded Venue of the Year at the Birmingham Food, Drink &amp; Hospitality Awards in September and recently staged its second Elegant Eat fine-dining night, which gave more than 50 guests a luxurious seven-course menu in the Warwickshire Suite, overlooking the famous outfield. It stages its third Elegant Eat night on <a href=\"https:\/\/edgbaston.com\/news\/elegant-eat-thursday-2-february\/\">3 February 2017<\/a> and has ambitions to develop this further becoming the first cricket venue to secure a prestigious AA Rosette.<\/p>\n<p>On the field in 2017, Edgbaston hosts four group games and a semi-final in this summer\u2019s ICC Champions Trophy, England\u2019s first day\/night Investec Test match against the West Indies and Finals Day of the NatWest T20 Blast.<\/p>\n<p>The stadium will stage the biggest programme of major match cricket outside of London over the next three years with subsequent Investec Test Matches against India in 2018 and Australia in 2019. It will also host five matches in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t miss out on UK&#8217;s first ever Day\/Night Test Match<\/h2>\n<p>The UK&#8217;s first ever Day\/Night Test Match will take place at Edgbaston on Thursday 17 &#8211; Monday 21 August when England return to their fortress to take on the West Indies. With an electric atmosphere, fancy dress and a huge range of fan activities, this historic match under the Edgbaston floodlights is a must see.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are on sale priced at just \u00a36 for Under 16s and \u00a326 for Adults<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eticketing.co.uk\/edgbaston\/\">Click Here to Secure your Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively you can\u00a0call our Ticket Hotline on 0844 847 1902.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Edgbaston Stadium and its official catering partner Levy Restaurants UK has developed its award-winning catering team by naming long-standing Head Chef Dave Hill as Executive Chef and promoting Scott Marini to Head Chef from Head of Player Catering. 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