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Ex-City College student awarded two 'Bib Gourmands'
25 February 2009
Local Chef Ben McKellar, who studied Catering at City College Brighton and Hove, has been awarded a Michelin Guide 'Bib Gourmand' entry for two premises where he is head chef and owner - The Ginger Fox in Albourne and The Ginger Pig in Hove. The Ginger Fox has only been open for a year while The Ginger Pig has been awarded a Bib Gourmand for the second year in a row. Ben McKellar is the only restaurateur in Sussex to have two of these prestigious awards.
The Michelin Guide is most recognised for its 'star' rating but the Michelin Star rated restaurants only make up for 5% of the guide with the other 95% representing the best in the country. Among these establishments are the 'Bibs' eateries which have the Bib Gourmand symbol next to their entry. These symbols indicate the inspectors' favourite establishments, offering high-quality products and services at good value for money.
Ben McKellar at City College
City College Principal Phil Frier says:
'Ben has always been a great ambassador for the College's catering department and with his growing success, he's a fantastic role model to the budding chefs who come to study with us. City College is enormously proud of what he's achieved. '
Ben McKellar says:
'It's such a surprise to have two Bib Gourmands. We put much effort into keeping our menus affordably priced whilst keeping to the highest quality so we are very happy to receive this recognition."
Of his time at City College, Ben adds:
'City College gave me a start in the world of cookery and the industry. We learnt how to do things properly and it was a good first rung on the ladder which put me in good stead for running my own business.'
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About City College Brighton and Hove: Situated in the heart of Brighton, City College Brighton and Hove has become an international centre of vocational excellence. Every year 2,000 full-time, 10,000 part time, over 500 Higher Education and 250 14-16 year old students as well as many international and European students choose City College as their place of further and higher education training. In addition, the College provides training to over 2,000 businesses via its 'City Business Skills' department which focuses on employer training needs. Offering over 700 courses from basic level right through to business and postgraduate training, City College is working with its partners to develop the workforce of the future.
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