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That the Salthill Hotel has only recently been awarded four star status came as a surprise to me. The lofty foyer and comfortable reception would not be out of place in Kensington. Any weddings or events I have attended there have always been to a very high standard. Overlooking the Promenade, with views of Galway Bay and the Clare Hills, this elegant hotel features an exceptional leisure centre. But the official announcement was granted by Fáilte Ireland, that the Salthill Hotel has achieved the four star status, only on February 12 2015. This accomplishment is testament to the hard work of the staff, coupled with the substantial investment by the Byrne family in the property in the last few years.

Westport's Frankie Mallon, of An Port Mor, has been named the Seafood Chef of the Year 2014 at the prestigious Georgina Campbell Awards.

The Old Stone House was the market house in the town of Ballinlough, Co Roscommon. Now a fully licensed restaurant, the building has been restored to create a warm, old world, ambience with original stone walls, timber floors, and open fires.

Fourteen of Ireland’s most talented student chefs have won a place in the 2013 Knorr Student Chef of the Year competition. Representing culinary colleges and institutes from across Ireland the student chef finalists will travel to IT Tralee on Wednesday February 27 to battle it out for the title of Best Student Chef in Ireland’s premier student chef competition, including James Gumley from AIT.

Since I started this column a few months ago, I have had a few culinary questions e-mailed to me, and I have decided to start up a new feature on the food and wine page, Ask The Chef. If you have a chef question that you would like an answer to, no matter how trivial, please e-mail me on [email protected] and I will endeavour to help you.

It’s hard to believe but Christmas is less than 2 months away. There is so much to do around Christmas, presents to be bought, friends and family coming home and Christmas dinner to prepare, so now is the perfect time to get a head start. Traditionally, Christmas pudding was made four or five weeks before the big day to help develop the rich distinctive flavours. I have tried many versions and recipes over the years, but this is my favourite. I got this from my grandmother the first Christmas after I had qualified as a chef, and it is as good now as it was then.

Applications for GMIT Hotel School culinary programmes will close on Friday May 18 and those interested in a career in the hospitality industry are advised to apply now.

This is an event which promises to be great fun and a great culinary experience while helping four worthy charities. The charities to benefit are Console, Down Syndrome Ireland, Cancer Care West and The Galway Lions Club. The event will take place in The Salthill Hotel on Wednesday November 16. Tickets cost €50 and are available from The Salthill Hotel on 091 548808, and also from the designated charities above.

Starting your college life can be a daunting as well as exciting experience and the one thing that will be very missed is the home cooked dinners. But what better opportunity to discover your inner chef.

or talented chef, Daniel Skukalek, originally from Longford who has battled to win a place in the national final of the Knorr Student Chef of the Year competition.