Hotel - Hospitality

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.

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.

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.

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.

Administrators close Birch Selsdon

29-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Two restaurants overseen by chef Lee Westcott have closed with the hotel in which they were located being forced to shut.

Birch’s Hertfordshire hotel closes suddenly - updated

21-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Birch’s Cheshunt hotel has closed suddenly following the company behind it being placed into administration.

'Untraditionally British’ restaurant Treadwell to open at The Store in Oxford next spring

16-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

A new luxury hotel will open in Oxford next year that will be home to a restaurant, rooftop bar, and a coffee and cocktail venue.

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.

Tamburrini and Wishart closes

23-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Cameron House has closed its fine dining restaurant Tamburrini and Wishart.

Latest opening: Mauro Colagreco

20-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

One of the most vaunted chefs in the world has set up shop at the newly opened Raffles London at The OWO hotel.

Ibiza party venue Blue Marlin to open in Shoreditch

20-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Ibiza beach club and restaurant Blue Marlin is coming to London later this year.

Mark Hastings: "The fact that Churchill worked in the building is humbling"

13-Oct-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The director of food and beverage at Raffles London at The OWO on opening six restaurants and bars on one day and walking in the footsteps of Churchill

The Tasting Room to open at The Vineyard

09-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

The Vineyard hotel in Newbury will open a new dining experience later this month.

"You’re going to be blown away": Sally Abé's The Pem reopens this month

06-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Sally Abé will reopen her restaurant The Pem later this month following a three-month refurbishment.

The Michelin Guide to start ranking hotels

06-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

The Michelin Guide is branching out into hotels with a new set of awards launching next year.

Ernst Van Zyl to join Matfen Hall as head chef

04-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Ernst Van Zyl has been named as head chef at Northumberland-based hotel and restaurant Matfen Hall.

Paul Ainsworth and Angela Hartnett recognised at AA Hospitality Awards

26-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Paul Ainsworth and Angela Hartnett were among the chefs recognised at the AA Hospitality Awards 2023, which took place last night (25 September) at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London.

Latest opening: Claridge’s Restaurant

22-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

The latest incarnation of restaurant at the famous London hotel has officially opened.

"I'm not retiring quite yet": Marcus Wareing to close Marcus at The Berkeley

14-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Marcus Wareing will close his eponymous restaurant Marcus at The Berkeley in Knightsbridge later this year.

Uncorked: Marie Konecny Dardel

14-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at The Vineyard in Berkshire on Californian producer David Swift Phinney, Comté and Vin Jaune and her hotel’s famed 3,000-reference cellar.

The Landmark London’s pastry team win Bake Off: The Professionals 2023

07-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Landmark London’s head pastry chef Mauro Di Lieto and his pastry sous chef Daniel Schevenels have been crowned winners of Channel 4’s Bake Off: The Professionals 2023.

New York restaurant Llama Inn to open London outpost

03-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

New York-based Peruvian restaurant Llama Inn is to launch its first London outpost next month on the rooftop of The Hoxton hotel in London’s Shoreditch.

Flash-grilled: Jonny Wright

02-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh on nearly being killed by a mint leaf, his pet hates when working in the kitchen, and dining at Eleven Madison Park.

Dom Taylor and Michel Roux Jr. on bringing Caribbean food to The Langham, London

21-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Launched following his win on Channel 4’s Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef, Dom Taylor’s debut restaurant is inspired by his Caribbean heritage and South London upbringing.

Latest opening: Pavyllon

21-Jul-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Yannick Alléno’s new London outpost brings French finesse to the Four Seasons.

Long Read

Tom Sellers: “We have an opportunity to create something for the next generation of hotel guests”

21-Jul-2023 By Stefan Chomka

With the launch of Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair Tom Sellers is hoping to rewrite the rulebook for hotel dining in the capital.

Michel Roux Jr. confirms the permanent closure of Roux at the Landau

17-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Michel Roux Jr. has confirmed that his Roux at the Landau restaurant at London’s The Langham hotel will not reopen.

Simpson’s in the Strand’s symbolic carving trolleys to be auctioned as restaurant ‘enters new chapter’

14-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Historic London dining destination Simpson's in the Strand is to auction off assets including its symbolic Drakes silver carving trolleys as the restaurant prepares to ‘enter a new chapter’.

Latest opening: The Grill by Tom Booton

04-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

The talented young chef now has his name above the door at the Park Lane hotel restaurant.

Manchester's Stock Market Grill closes mere months after launch

03-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

The Schofield brothers' first restaurant space within Manchester's Stock Exchange Hotel has closed suddenly.
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Claridge’s reopens its restaurant

23-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Claridge’s has reopened its restaurant on the site that was previously Davies and Brook at the five star hotel.

Fashionista favourite Langosteria heads to The OWO

16-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Milanese seafood restaurant Langosteria is the latest restaurant to join the line-up at high-profile Whitehall venue The OWO.

Tao Group Hospitality to launch Italian restaurant at upcoming London hotel The BoTree

07-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Tao Group Hospitality will bring its Italian restaurant brand LAVO Ristorante to London next year.

Top sushi chef Shinji Kanesaka launches restaurant at 45 Park Lane

07-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile Japanese sushi chef Shinji Kanesaka has opened a 13-seater omakase restaurant within Mayfair’s 45 Park Lane.

Restaurant RenMor opens at The Headland hotel

17-May-2023 By Restaurant

Cornwall-based hotel The Headland has invested £3m to open a new restaurant at the venue.

Adam Tooby-Desmond promoted to head chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

12-May-2023 By Restaurant

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal has announced the appointment of Adam Tooby-Desmond as its head chef.

How I Got Here: Guy Ivesha

10-May-2023 By James McAllister

The CEO of Maslow's group, which recently launched Nessa in London's Soho, on the importance of being curious, going it alone, and the benefits of recruiting beyond the UK.

The Grill at The Dorchester to relaunch with Tom Booton’s name above the door

09-May-2023 By James McAllister

The Grill at The Dorchester is to relaunch later this month with a new look and menu, as well as a new name courtesy of executive chef Tom Booton.

Creative Restaurant Group to launch Japanese restaurant at The OWO

20-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Endo Kazutoshi and Misha Zelman will launch a Japanese restaurant on the roof of London’s The OWO hotel later this year.

Cherish Finden leaves Pan Pacific London

13-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile pastry chef Cherish Finden has left Shoreditch’s Pan Pacific London to ‘focus on a new career chapter’.

Le Petit Beefbar heads to Edinburgh for first restaurant in Scotland

06-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Global steakhouse group Beefbar is to open its first restaurant in Scotland this summer in Edinburgh.

Exchange and smart: the bartenders tackling the restaurant world

29-Mar-2023 By Stefan Chomka

With the opening of Stock Market Grill, the Schofield brothers have made the bold leap from cocktails bars to restaurants.

Michelin Guide 2023: Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal gains two stars alongside The Ledbury

27-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal has achieved the rare feat of going straight into the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland with two stars, despite only opening last year.

Experimental Group to open Cowley Manor venue with Jackson Boxer

21-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant and bar operator Experimental Group is to launch its first UK project outside of London.

The Grove hotel unveils new look restaurant spaces

14-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Hertfordshire hotel and spa The Grove is relaunching a number of its restaurants this spring as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations.

Latest opening: Stock Market Grill

14-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

The Schofield Brothers have opened their first restaurant in the space previously home to Tom Kerridge’s Bull & Bear.

Flash-grilled: Gary Lee

10-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The former Ivy executive chef, who now leads the kitchen at Sycamore Vino Cucina within London's Middle Eight hotel in Covent Garden, on his first job and his worst review.