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Scottish Student Chef of the Year competition launches

09-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

A chef competition exclusively for Scottish students has been launched in partnership with chefs Gary Maclean and Adam Handling.

Jennifer Collins appointed head chef at The Pem

09-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

Jennifer Collins has been named as the new head chef at Sally Abé’s Westminster restaurant The Pem.

“Unfinished business”: Peter Sanchez-Iglesias looks to reopen Casamia

08-Jan-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Peter Sanchez-Iglesias says he wants to bring his flagship Casamia back following its closure in 2022.

Sandy Jarvis: “We are looking forward to opening a restaurant and seeing how good we can really make it”

05-Jan-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Sandy Jarvis, former head chef and managing director at The Culpeper Family Hospitality Group and his husband Clément Cousin will open neighbourhood bistro Bavette in Horsforth, Leeds, next month.

Dinings SW3 highlights sustainable seafood with ‘gill-to-tail’ dinner series

03-Jan-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Dinings SW3 executive chef Masaki Sugisaki is partnering with four other high-profile chefs for a series of dinners that are designed to throw the spotlight on sustainable seafood.

Flash-grilled: Wesley Smalley

03-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

The chef owner of Seasonality restaurant in Maidenhead on memories of his mother's cooking, starting in kitchens at 16, and his signature dish.

Chefs Joshua Ralphs and Jack O’Connor to launch Big Night

02-Jan-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Larry’s alumni Joshua Ralphs and Jack O’Connor will open a restaurant within the Hackney Central site that was once home to Nest later this month.

Simon Rogan and Adam Handling recognised in 2024 New Year’s Honours list

02-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

High-profile chefs Simon Rogan, Adam Handling and Jeremy Lee are among the hospitality professionals to have been recognised in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list.

Gareth Bartram to leave Winteringham Fields after nine years

02-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Winteringham Fields head chef Gareth Bartram has announced that he is leaving the Lincolnshire restaurant in February after almost a decade.

Bill Granger dies at the age of 54

27-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

Australian restaurateur and food writer Bill Granger has died at the age of 54.

Chef Florence Knight to leave Sessions Arts Club

22-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Florence Knight will leave Sessions Arts Club at the end of next month after two-and-a-half years as head chef.

Roy Brett to oversee two restaurants at upcoming St Andrews hotel Seaton House

22-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Ondine chef Roy Brett is to oversee two restaurants at upcoming St Andrews five-star boutique hotel Seaton House.

Freddy Bird: “The disorganised are people after my own heart”

21-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The chef restaurateur behind Bristol’s Little French has ended up throwing open the doors at his new Clifton Village restaurant just before Christmas.

Carters team to run pop-up at Birmingham private members club ahead of relocation

20-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Brad and Holly Carter will bring Carters to a Birmingham private members club for a four-month pop-up ahead of relaunching their flagship at an as-yet undisclosed location in the city this summer.

Calum Franklin to launch Paris restaurant

19-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former The Holborn Dining Room executive chef and self-styled pie master Calum Franklin will launch a restaurant in Paris early next year.

Ash and Erin Valenzuela-Heeger to launch Riverine Rabbit in Birmingham early next year

15-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Ash and Erin Valenzuela-Heeger will open an ambitious restaurant in Birmingham next month that will explore the former's South African roots.

Stevie Parle to launch new West End restaurant next summer

14-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Stevie Parle has announced he will open a new restaurant in London's West End next summer.

Haar times: the Scottish chef building his own culinary fiefdom

14-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Having started in kitchens at 15, Dean Banks has now established himself as one of Scotland’s most prominent restaurateurs. And there’s more to come from the Arbroath-born chef.

Nathan Davies to leave SY23

14-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Welsh chef Nathan Davies has announced he is to leave his Michelin-starred Aberystwyth restaurant SY23.

Flash-grilled: Joe Laker

13-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

The chef patron of Counter 71 in London’s Shoreditch on his first industry job, tasting menus, and why he couldn't live without a Pacojet.

Bocuse d’Or UK brings together the UK’s eight three-star restaurants for charity dinner

12-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Bocuse d’Or UK is to bring together the chefs behind all eight of the UK’s three Michelin-starred restaurants to cook at a fundraising gala.

Masterchef: The Professionals winner Tom Hamblet scores residencies with Exclusive Collection

11-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Tom Hamblet will take up consecutive residencies at two Exclusive Collection properties in 2024 to celebrate his recent win on Masterchef: The Professionals.

Gareth Ward: “Ynyshir should probably be more expensive”

11-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Gareth Ward has defended the heady price point of his high-reaching Ynyshir restaurant in Wales, which is currently ranked number one on Restaurant’s list of the top 100 restaurants in the UK.

Owen Kenworthy to oversee kitchen at Julie's

11-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

Owen Kenworthy has been named chef-patron at much-loved Holland Park restaurant Julie’s in preparation for its revival next spring.

Andrew Tuck takes the helm at Flushing’s Harbour House

08-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Andrew Tuck is to take the helm as head chef of the kitchen at Flushing’s Harbour House pub from the beginning of February.

Chef Dominic Chapman to open Henley restaurant

07-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Berkshire-based chef Dominic Chapman is set to open his first restaurant, in Henley, offering ‘his unique take on classic British dishes’.

Lee Westcott says he plans to relaunch Elodie in a new location

04-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Lee Westcott says his Elodie restaurant will return following the closure of Birch Selsdon.

Paul Burgalières promoted to executive chef at L’Enclume

01-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

Paul Burgalières has been appointed as executive chef at Simon Rogan’s three Michelin-starred L’Enclume following his time as head chef.

Tom Barnes: “I want to create something that is world class"

01-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The former Simon Rogan lieutenant will launch a restaurant in Manchester’s NOMA district early next year.

Dominic Chapman leaves The Beehive

01-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Dominic Chapman is moving on from his highly-rated The Beehive pub in Berkshire having sold on the lease to Tangy Treat Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

Flash-grilled: Nick Yung

29-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at Pan Pacific London’s flagship restaurant, Straits Kitchen, on starting out as a prep cook, tackling bad attitudes in the workplace, and his favourite fast food joint.

Meet the chef setting up a top-flight dining experience within his house

29-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Fera at Claridge’s and Smoking Goat chef Aaron Dalton is hoping to hit a home run with his Worthing restaurant Four.

Team England and Team Wales take bronze at World Young Chef, Young Waiter 2023 competition

28-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Team England and Team Wales have taken third place in the World Young Chef, Young Waiter and Young Mixologist 2023 competition.

Joseph Otway: “With just 40 guests a night, we can really elevate what we do”

27-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The trio behind Manchester’s Higher Ground will decamp to South Africa this January to run a series of dinners at Meuse Farm, a forward-thinking market garden run by their former Blue Hill at Stone Barns colleague Iming Lin.

Remembering Russell Norman, a restaurateur like no other

24-Nov-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Witty, kind, focused, charming, stylish, and super creative, Russell Norman has left an indelible mark on London’s restaurant scene.

Andrew Fairlie Scholarship 2023 winners announced

23-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Darren Seggie and Rachel Bremner have been named as this year’s recipients of the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship.

Fash-grilled: Yahir Gonzalez

22-Nov-2023 By JamesMcAllister

The head chef at modern Mexican restaurant Zapote in Shoreditch on his dislike of truffle oil, a love of mole and Pokemon toasties.

Simon Rogan alumnus Tom Barnes to open Skof in Manchester next Spring

17-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Simon Rogan lieutenant and Roux Scholar Tom Barnes will open his debut solo restaurant next Spring.

Flash-grilled: Dani García

15-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The Spanish heavy hitter behind Bibo in London's Shoreditch on his first industry job, collaborating with McDonald's, and debating the nuances of his home country's cuisine.

Iain Ganson named head chef at Reading’s Thames Lido

09-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Iain Ganson has left The Bell to oversee the stoves at the Thames Lido in Reading.

Tim Dela Cruz named head chef at Smiths of Smithfield

07-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Smiths of Smithfield has appointed Tim Dela Cruz as its new head chef.

Roux Scholarship 2024 opens for entries as competition celebrates 40 years

06-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Roux family is marking 40 years of its high-profile Roux Scholarship cooking competition with a change of location and the addition of Emily Roux to its judging panel and board of directors.

Helen Graham steps away from Bubala to pursue solo projects

06-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Helen Graham has stepped down from her role as executive chef of meat-free Middle Eastern restaurant Bubala after five years in order to pursue ‘some exciting solo projects’.

People on the move: November 2023

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

New appointments at Claridge's, CORD, Searcys, Restaurant Associates, and Aqua Nueva are among this months big job moves.

Flash-grilled: Miller Prada

01-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The Colombian-born chef behind HUMO in London's Mayfair on his early career, his problem with baked beans, and what he considers to be his signature dish.

Karl O’Dell leaves Park Row to join CORD

01-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Former Park Row executive chef Karl O’Dell has left the DC-inspired Soho restaurant to join CORD, the fine dining restaurant on London’s Fleet Street owned by French culinary school Le Cordon Bleu.

Ashley Palmer-Watts named as co-founder of The Devonshire

01-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Ashley Palmer-Watts has been revealed as a co-founder of the soon-to-open The Devonshire pub and restaurant in Soho.

Simon Attridge joins Claridge’s as culinary director

30-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Simon Attridge has been appointed culinary director at Claridge’s replacing chef Dmitri Magi.

“It's not going to be a destination restaurant, just a bloody good pub” - Tom Kerridge on The Butcher's Tap Chelsea

27-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The chef on opening his first London pub, five years operating in the capital, plans for further expansion, and why he believes people can be quick to criticise his prices.

Flash-grilled: Julia Patterlini

25-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at Heckfield Place on working with Skye Gyngell, what to drink with Brazilian barbecue, and cooking for fussy canines.