by Karyn Noble | Mar 9, 2026
A quiet food revolution is occurring in the UK’s kitchens, mirroring a sustainable trend worldwide, where once forgotten, underused ingredients are sneaking back onto menus with very satisfying results. Of course, the chefs at PoB Hotels are ahead of the curve. Read...
by Karyn Noble | Dec 9, 2025
“Is it okay, chef?” Watching the legendary Raymond Blanc OBE unmould the soufflé I’d made with my own hands at The Raymond Blanc Cookery School at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire was simultaneously terrifying and exhilarating. Yet it’s a precious...
by Karyn Noble | Nov 9, 2024
Although it’s impossible to pinpoint the world’s ‘best’ meals, this global round-up brings you destination dining that best evokes time and place. Click here to read the full piece.
by Karyn Noble | Oct 9, 2024
Culinary history was made in February 2024 when Chishuru – a restaurant serving West African cuisine in London’s West End – was awarded a Michelin star. Nigerian-born Adejoké ‘Joké’ Bakare became the first black female chef in the UK to be recognised by the Michelin...
by Karyn Noble | Feb 19, 2024
Join chef and TV presenter Matt Tebbutt as he explores the North of England on a bespoke ‘Food & Provenance’ PoB Break, indulging in unique British food and drink experiences. Read the full story here.