Working with The Chef Tree in Gloucester

Gloucester Food Hub Areas

The food quality in Gloucester is second to none and the city is a true foodie paradise. This ancient city is proudly embracing progress and change, which have made Gloucester a perfect fusion of old and new.

There are a number of foodie hotspots in and around the city offering a wealth of authentic cuisines from all around the world, alongside award-winning traditional free houses and fine dining restaurants presenting high-quality dishes.

Gloucester Docks

There is simply no better place to dine out when the sun is shining, than the historic Gloucester Docks. With over 15 restaurants, the chefs at Gloucester Docks work closely with local producers to showcase their ingredients. Many of the eateries are family-run businesses from around the world offering something special that diners can’t get anywhere else.

Diners are transported to the sunkissed Mediterranean and can savour a taste of the Aegean at Greek on the Dock (GL1 2EW), or sample outstanding tapas and crepes at Spago Creperia. There are also many quality restaurants bringing Asian flavours to Gloucester from Thailand and Vietnam, and Sowl Fuud is Gloucester’s only solely vegan restaurant.

Gloucester Brewery (GL1 2LG) serves amazing homegrown beer straight from the keg at the Tap Room in Warehouse4, and Sibling Distillery and Wholly Gelato are the latest newcomers to the Docks.

College Court

College Court is said to be the most beautiful and most photographed street in Gloucester. Visitors flock to this quaint cobbled street in their hundreds, not least because of its bright bunting and colourful shops. The street is full of independent local businesses and there is a real community feel about the area.

Hubble Bubble Coffee House serves flavoursome artisan foods such as forest wild boar and venison burgers.

If it is something quintessentially English you are after, then Lily’s Tea Room (GL1 2NJ) is where you need to head. Proud bearers of the ‘This England’s Finest Tea Room’ award, Lily’s Tea Room offers seasonal afternoon teas and mouthwatering British classics.

Gloucester Farmers Market

Gloucester is home to a wide range of markets. One of the most popular ones for food connoisseurs is the Gloucester Farmers Market at The Cross (GL1 2EZ) in the heart of the city. Held every Friday, it offers a superb range of locally grown, organic fruit and vegetables, farm-fresh meat, poultry and game.

The Market is also home to two outstanding bakeries, which churn out delicious cakes, pastries and speciality bread.

Artisan producers selling locally made cheeses, charcuterie and preserves are also a firm favourite with shoppers. If it’s a spot of lunch you are after, stop by one of the popular street food vendors serving falafel, Thai curries and Caribbean specialities. 

How The Chef Tree Helps Gloucester

Thanks to the region’s top-quality produce, Gloucester is a popular destination for many chefs seeking experience and guaranteed career progression.

The Chef Tree has over ten years of experience in placing great chefs in venues around the South West. As the region’s trusted chef agency, we pride ourselves on our reputation for courtesy, excellence and efficiency. Our chefs are always presentable, they arrive in a timely manner and they have vast catering experience to join any busy kitchen environment.

The Chef Tree approaches each venue with the same discipline and dedication whether the job requires a head chef, a kitchen manager, a chef de partie or a kitchen assistant to ensure that customers are always satisfied. We have a dedicated office team who provides basic training in kitchen leadership roles, basic kitchen duties and food safety, ensuring that our chefs are always prepared to create dishes and follow recipes.

Is Gloucester famous for any food or drink? 

Gloucestershire is a foodie’s paradise, famous for some world-renowned produce such as the Double and Single Gloucester cheeses. The UK’s first pedigree breed pig, the Gloucestershire Old Spot, is internationally acclaimed and sought after by top chefs for its succulence and flavour.

Made in Gloucestershire Campaign

Gloucestershire has plenty to shout about when it comes to homegrown food. The new Made in Gloucestershire campaign is seeking to promote and celebrate the county’s growing number of exciting food and drink producers who put their heart into everything that’s made locally.

The idea behind this great campaign is that when customers see the Made in Gloucestershire mark, they can be certain that they are supporting the diverse and top-quality community of producers from the region. They can also be certain that they are putting money back into the local economy, securing income for many.