Food Industry News

In our culinary news section, the Chef’s Pencil team brings together our latest research and insights into the culinary and food industry.

Read our latest reports on the most expensive restaurants in the world, the countries with the highest number of Michelin restaurants, latest veganism popularity trends, or the most sushi-crazed cities in the world.

Europe’s Most Vegan Cities in 2018

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Chef’s Pencil has analyzed the rise of veganism world-wide through the lens of Google Trends, a reliable big data provider. Google Trends lets you analyze the popularity of various search categories around...

Chef's Pencil Staff

February 10, 2019

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Julia Child’s House in Southern France Is Available For Rent

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Julia Child needs no introduction. She was the first woman Chef to have her own TV Show. Her charm and talent have captured the hearts of millions of Americans and...

Corina Onet

December 21, 2018

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Chef Ulrik Jepsen – the Food Markets in Provence Inspired Me To Become a Chef

Meet Chef Ulrik Jepsen, the man behind one of the best and trendiest restaurants in Oslo – À L’aise. With 5 out of 5 ratings on Tripadvisor, and a plethora of...

Corina Onet

December 13, 2018

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The Average Chef Salary in The US Has Increased to an All-Time High

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Employment for Chefs and Head Cooks are Near-Record Levels Note: We just released our 2020 study on employment and salary trends for chefs and head cooks in the US. Employment...

Corina Onet

November 29, 2018

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Vegan and Keto Are This Year’s Top Thanksgiving Trends

Google has recently published its annual Thanksgiving search trends report, which is based off of search queries made on its hugely popular search engine and YouTube platform. While the report is...

Corina Onet

November 19, 2018

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Essential Barbecue Tools & Utensils

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Choosing the right tools and equipment for the right job is important. BBQ tools in general all have long handles as the flames of a wood fire or the heat...

Thomas Wenger

May 4, 2011

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Simple Tips to Improve Your Food Photography

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Photographing food so that it looks good and is in the correct light and capturing the essence of the dish, while showing some relevant background may be tricky at times...

Thomas Wenger

May 4, 2011

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Table Centerpieces – The Focus of your Dinner Table

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Centerpieces, accent pieces, pictures, paintings and decorations you might have in your home, are there to direct the focus to a particular spot, place or area when entering a room....

Thomas Wenger

May 4, 2011

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Accentuate your dining table with layered table linens and elevate your dining experience

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During the festive season and for that matter for any occasion to be celebrated, preparing the food is a major part of the event and needs to be planed for...

Thomas Wenger

May 4, 2011

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A Chef’s Advice for Planning a Dinner Party Menu

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Choosing a Theme for Your Dinner Party When hosting a dinner party the first thing most people think of is the food they will serve. That is fair enough as...

Paul Hegeman

March 4, 2011

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Kitchen & Chef Hierarchy

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A description of all those French sounding Chef titles. Ever wondered what makes a Sous Chef? Or what exactly a Garde Manger Chef does? Or whether Commis Chefs still exist...

Paul Hegeman

February 23, 2011

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