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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.

Dan McGeorge to leave Rothay Manor to embark on Liverpool project

25-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Dan McGeorge has stepped down as head chef at Ambleside’s Rothay Manor after six years.

Chef James Golding joins Table Talk Foundation as head of food education

24-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Sussex-based charity Table Talk Foundation has appointed high-profile chef James Golding as its head of food education.

Dipna Anand: “I'm about more than just curry"

20-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The high-profile chef behind Southall’s Brilliant Restaurant will bring her contemporary take on Indian cuisine to Milton Keynes next month.

Flash-grilled: Jack Coghill

18-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The chef patron of Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s in Dunfermline, Scotland, on troubling Tripadvisor reviews, what he orders at McDonald’s, and why a decorator’s paint scraper is a crucial kitchen utensil.

Amber Francis leaves restaurant Maene to become a school chef

17-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Amber Francis has swapped Shoreditch restaurant Maene for cooking in a school.

Flash-grilled: Jermaine Harriott

11-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at The Greyhound in Beaconsfield on his respect for trifle, his hatred of tardiness and Frederick Forster as his source of inspiration.

Alex Angelogiannis named National Chef of the Year 2023

11-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Alex Angelogiannis, senior sous chef at The Glenturret Lalique restaurant in Crieff, has been crowned National Chef of the Year 2023.

Ivan Tisdall-Downes and Imogen Davis' launch Fix The Food Chain series

10-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Native’s Ivan Tisdall-Downes and Imogen Davis are launching a guest chef series aimed at promoting zero waste cooking methods.

World’s first free-to-use hospitality job portal launches

09-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

The world’s first free-to-use global job portal has been launched to help job seekers and employers across the world fill hospitality positions.

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.

Flash-grilled: Alberto Landgraf

04-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The acclaimed Brazilian chef, who recently launched his first London restaurant, Bossa, in Marylebone, on what he'd do if he wasn't in kitchens, and a dangerous deep sea fishing trip.

Andrea Cofini - the chef in charge of maintaining Joël Robuchon's legacy in London

29-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

The executive chef at Robuchon International on the return of L’Atelier Robuchon London, the capital's dining scene, and living up to the Robuchon name.

Sven-Hanson Britt joins Monica Galetti’s Mere as head chef

29-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Sven-Hanson Britt has joined Monica and David Galetti’s Fitzrovia restaurant Mere as head chef, two months after closing his own London restaurant Oxeye.

Flash-grilled: Arjun Gurung

27-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

The chef founder of Nepali street food concept Tipan Tapan, which operates out of Arcade's two London food halls, on his first industry job and favourite food and drink pairing.

"It was like choreographing a little dance": Ellis Barrie on being the consultant chef on Boiling Point

22-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The former Lerpwl and The Marram Grass chef helped the cast and crew create a realistic kitchen environment for the upcoming BBC series.

Flash-grilled: Colin Anderson

20-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

The chef director of Brett in Glasgow, Scotland, on how he got his start in the industry, what drink to pair with fish and chips, and his dream dinner party.

19 chefs to watch

19-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Some you will know already, others might not yet be on your radar, but all are going places. Here's a solid - but not definitive - list of the next generation of chef talent creating culinary waves across the country.

Stuart Ralston: “Lyla could be my finest hour"

15-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

The Edinburgh-based chef discusses taking on the former site of the late Paul Kitching’s 21212 restaurant, and offering inspiration to younger chefs with his new cookbook.

Restaurant Story executive chef Tom Phillips wins Bocuse d’Or UK National Selection

11-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Tom Phillips, executive chef of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story in London, will be the next chef to represent the UK in the Bocuse d’Or cooking competition.

Flash-grilled: Adebola Adeshina

11-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

The chef-patron at The Chubby Castor and The Yard in Cambridgeshire on banning macho blue steaks, and the power pairing of dessert wine with roast beef.

Nico Ladenis dies aged 89

11-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Pioneering chef Nico Ladenis has died aged 89.

Ben Champkin joins Teals in Somerset

08-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Ben Champkin has been appointed head chef at Somerset restaurant Teals.

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.

The Restaurant Show urges chefs to wear their whites for Hospitality Action

07-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Chef visitors to this year’s The Restaurant Show are being encouraged to attend in their whites to raise money for charity.

Flash-grilled: Imad Alarnab

06-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

The chef founder of the recently relaunched Imad's Syrian Kitchen in London's Soho on the importance of authenticity, struggles with staffing, and learning how to cook from his mother.

Jamie Oliver may open a restaurant within his Essex home

31-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Jamie Oliver is considering launching a restaurant and bakery within his £6m Essex mansion house.

Zahter announces the passing of 'visionary' chef founder Esra Muslu

31-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

London-based Istanbulite restaurant Zahter has announced the passing of its founder and head chef Esra Muslu.

Flash-grilled: Roy Brett

30-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The chef patron of Edinburgh's Ondine Oyster & Grill on travels in South Africa, staying humble, and the ups and downs of running your own restaurant.

Top chefs to mentor at The Restaurant Show

25-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Chefs including Tommy Banks, Sally Abe, Cyrus Todiwala, Gareth Ward and Philli Armitage-Mattin will be taking a mentoring role at this year’s The Restaurant Show, which is held at London Olympia, 2-4 October 2023.

Rowley Leigh: “I don’t think we’re in for a gerontocratic revolution of old geezers coming back into the kitchen”

25-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The legendary chef on his new Notting Hill residency, how the London dining scene has changed, and his thoughts on the closure of Le Gavroche.

Jackson Heron appointed head chef at Kinsbrook Vineyard

23-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

West Sussex vineyard Kinsbrook has appointed Jackson Heron as head chef of its onsite restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Dean Parker

22-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The chef-patron at Celentano’s in Glasgow on his admiration for Rene Redzepi, an obsession with bread, and nearly missing his annual holiday.

Michael Carr and Ben Wood join Wilding as head chefs

22-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Oxford-based neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and shop, Wilding has named Michael Carr and Ben Wood as its new head chefs.

“It’s more than business, it’s a life. And I don’t want to sell a piece of my life”: Michel Roux Jr on closing Le Gavroche

22-Aug-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Michel Roux Jr has shared more details on the reasons behind the closure of his famed Mayfair restaurant, which shuts permanently early next year.

Restaurant’s Readers’ Choice winners announced

21-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Suppliers and brands including Woods Foodservice, Aubrey Allen, Lightspeed and Nestle Professional have been named as winners in Restaurant’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2023.

Book review: Chefwise

18-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

100 leading chefs from across the world share their insider knowledge in this practical and inspirational new book.

Shaun Hurrell: “It’s sad that people always expect food from non-European countries to be cheap”

18-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The former Kitchen Table and St John chef has opened an ambitious chef’s table concept beneath his Barrio Comida taqueria in Durham.

People on the move: August 2023

16-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

This month's roundup includes new positions at New World Trading Company, Galvin at Windows and TGI Fridays.

Craig Grozier to open Fallachan Kitchen this autumn

16-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Craig Grozier will open his first restaurant in Glasgow this autumn.

Chantelle Nicholson: “I want to spend more time embracing the imperfection of food”

11-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The Apricity chef owner discusses the launch of her offshoot menu and teaching kids to expand their palate.

Flash-grilled: Lasse Petersen

09-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The executive chef at Lulu’s wine bar and Llewelyn’s restaurant in Herne Hill, London, on food memories from Greece, cooking seasonally, and where to get the best kebab in Berlin.

Asma Khan: 'It’s more than possible to hire a diverse team'

09-Aug-2023 By Hannah Currie

Asma Khan has said that hiring a diverse workforce is key to inspiring the next generation in hospitality.

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.