Interview with Michel Roux
Michel Roux has a deep respect for the classical foundations of French cooking, and took over the reins at Le Gavroche in 1993. Michel’s BBC series, Michel Roux’s Service, saw him on a mission to train eight young people who hadn't considered food and drink service as a career, to become front-of-house superstars. Q. You were trained by a master patissier in Paris – Hellegouarche – and expert charcutiers in France. How did this change the way  you cooked? He was my first boss, so he shaped my work ethic. He taught me to lead by example.  ...

Living off the Land
Apprenticeships offer new ways into careers, and apprentices are particularly in demand in the environmental and land-based industries. From conservation to animal care to landscape gardening, HotCourses checks out the possibilities… There are over 190 types of apprenticeships available, from administration through to veterinary nursing. Apprenticeships offer a great way for students to develop skills and knowledge, gain nationally recognised qualifications and progress quickly in their chosen career. They can also offer the opportunity for you to immerse yourself in an...