Chef

Gary Lee appointed executive chef of Sycamore Vino Cucina

11-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

Gary Lee has been appointed executive chef of Covent Garden restaurant Sycamore Vino Cucina within London's Middle Eight hotel.

Flash-grilled: Alyn Williams

06-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

The former National Chef of the Year winner, who currently oversees the stoves at London's Park Row, on his first industry job and what to pair with pie and eels.

Book review: On Fire

06-Jan-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Nathan Davies’ debut cookbook is much more than just a celebration of the most primitive of cooking methods.

Vineet Bhatia becomes 'first Michelin-starred chef of Indian origin' to receive MBE

04-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

Vineet Bhatia has become the 'first Michelin starred chef of Indian origin to be awarded an MBE', having been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list.

Flash-grilled: Kevin Dalgleish

16-Dec-2022 By James McAllister

The chef-patron at Amuse in Aberdeen on his admiration for Phil Howard and Angela Hartnett, a hatred of clutter and getting help from KFC when at The Savoy.

Chef Paul Kitching dies suddenly

16-Dec-2022 By Restaurant

Tributes have been paid to chef Paul Kitching who has died suddenly.

Flash-grilled: Collin Brown

09-Dec-2022 By James McAllister

The Jamaican-born celebrity chef, who is executive chef for the Turtle Bay restaurant group, on staying true to his roots, cooking with his grandmother, and being inspired by Raymond Blanc.

Sarah Frankland: “I want to develop the chefs of the future”

09-Dec-2022 By Joe Lutrario

 The high-profile pastry chef on being promoted to executive chef of Surrey’s Penny Hill Park hotel and the importance of a structured approach to human resources.

Flash-grilled: Natalie Coleman

02-Dec-2022 By James McAllister

The former MasterChef winner, who is now head chef at The Oyster Shed in the City of London, on the importance of stages, an unusual customer allergy, and Tom Kerridge.

The Björn supremacy: the six-star chef that’s now cooking on the rooftops of Knightsbridge

01-Dec-2022 By Stefan Chomka

Swedish chef Björn Frantzén has made his restaurant debut in London, transforming a site at one of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Flash-grilled: Jamie Shears

25-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

The executive chef of Mayfair's recently-launched Audley Public House and Mount St. Restaurant tells us about his first industry job, and who his dream dinner party guests would be.

'Giant of hospitality' Richard Shepherd dies at 77

24-Nov-2022 By Restaurant

Richard Shepherd, one of the first British chefs to be awarded a Michelin star, has died at the age of 77.

Luke Selby appointed executive head chef of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

23-Nov-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Evelyn's Table chef-patron Luke Selby has been appointed executive head chef of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.

Raymond Blanc: "I hope every parent would want their son or daughter in this industry"

23-Nov-2022 By Restaurant

Parents have a role to play in helping the hospitality sector to attract young people into the industry, according to Raymond Blanc.

Kerth Gumbs to take over the kitchen at Fenchurch Sky Garden

22-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Kerth Gumbs is to take over the stove of Fenchurch Restaurant at Sky Garden, located on the 37th floor at London’s 20 Fenchurch Street, next month.

Dave Mothersill: “Furna will be a showcase for what I can do as a chef”

18-Nov-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The former Black Rock Restaurants and The Gingerman chef on launching one of the most ambitious restaurants Brighton and Hove has ever seen.

How I Got Here: Ramael Scully

16-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

The chef patron of St. James’s restaurant Scully on running his own business, finding the right investor, and the importance of encouraging more young people towards working in the industry.

Ex-Noble Rot chef Myles Donaldson takes over at The Garden Museum

16-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

Former Noble Rot head chef Myles Donaldson is taking over the stove at The Garden Café at the Garden Museum in London's Lambeth.

Flash-grilled: Vincent Crepel

11-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

The French chef, who recently launched Terre in County Cork’s Castlemartyr Resort, Ireland, on what he'd be doing if he wasn't in kitchens, and his dream dinner party guests.

How a chef from Delhi is using his classic French training to make waves in Indian fine dining

11-Nov-2022 By Stefan Chomka

As executive chef of Benares, Sameer Taneja has regained the Mayfair restaurant’s Michelin star and claimed it a spot in the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants list.

Entries open for The Roux Scholarship 2023

07-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

Entries for the Roux Scholarship 2023 are now open with chefs wishing to take part invited to create a recipe for four people using selected ingredients.

Flash-grilled: Duncan Ray

04-Nov-2022 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron of The Little Fish Market in Brighton on the impact of Heston, his love of architecture, and a fishy dice with death.

Henrique Sá Pessoa: “It’s important to move people’s understanding of Portuguese cuisine forward”

04-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

The high-profile Portuguese chef behind the two Michelin-starred Alma in Lisbon started his career in London, and now he’s returning to launch JOIA at the art’otel in Battersea Power Station.

Chefs back #CookForIran campaign

02-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

Chefs including Yotam Ottolenghi and Berenjak founder Kian Samyani have pledged their support for #CookForIran - a new global advocacy initiative launched in support of women in Iran.

Mark Hix returns to 'spiritual home' The Groucho Club

02-Nov-2022 By Restaurant

Mark Hix is joining The Groucho Club in London as its director of food and beverage.

Jason Atherton faces restaurant closures as staffing struggles persist

01-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Jason Atherton has warned he may have to mothball a number of his London restaurants in the new year if the recruitment crisis plaguing the sector does not ease.

Le Manoir’s Mae Dionio wins Young National Chef of the Year

01-Nov-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons chef Mae Dionio has been crowned Young National Chef of the Year.

Ben Murphy crowned National Chef of the Year

01-Nov-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Launceston Place chef patron Ben Murphy has been named National Chef of the Year after impressing a judging panel that included some of the biggest names in the industry.

Rohit Ghai makes restaurant debut in Oman

28-Oct-2022 By James McAllister

Kutir and Manthan chef patron Rohit Ghai has launched his first restaurant in Oman, under a partnership with the Shangri-La Al Husn hotel in Muscat.

Flash-grilled: John Javier

21-Oct-2022 By James McAllister

The Australian chef, who currently runs The Tent at 17 Little Portland Street in London's Fitzrovia, on cooking for Harrison Ford and a life-threatening pop-up service in the Bahamas

Jon Coates joins The Elder in Bath

19-Oct-2022 By Restaurant

Jon Coates has been appointed head chef at Mike Robinson’s The Elder restaurant in Bath.

Paul Nicholson to head the kitchen at Rockliffe Hall’s Orangery restaurant

18-Oct-2022 By Restaurant

Chef Paul Nicholson has been named as the new head chef at Rockliffe Hall’s flagship Orangery restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Henry Omereye

14-Oct-2022 By James McAllister

The House Café Company executive chef on the similarities between chefs and artists, working with Marco Pierre White, and his problem with fish and chips.

Gareth Ward: “The day I go to work and don’t love my job we close our restaurant and I move to Ibiza”

14-Oct-2022 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron of Ynyshir restaurant on always being in the kitchen, his future restaurant plans, and why he painted his country house setting black.

Andrew Fairlie Scholarship finals to take place next month

11-Oct-2022 By BigHospiality

The third annual Andrew Fairlie Scholarship will take place mid next month at Perth College UHI.

Flash grilled: Lorcan Spiteri

07-Oct-2022 By James McAllister

The co-owner and chef at floating restaurant Caravel on Regent's Canal on wishing he'd invented the smoked eel sandwich and his modest last meal request.

How I got here: Liam Simpson-Trotman

05-Oct-2022 By James McAllister

The chef co-owner of Orwells in Henley on Thames on his admiration for Gary Usher's Elite Bistros, relaxing to jazz and why business owners should not be too hard on themselves.

Chez Roux moves beyond sports event catering

29-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Emily and Michel Roux have expanded their hospitality catering arm Chez Roux so that it is now available to experience at home.

Akoko appoints Ayo Adeyemi as executive chef

28-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

West African tasting menu restaurant Akoko in London's Fitzrovia has announced the appointment of Ayo Adeyemi as its latest executive chef following the departure of Theo Clench earlier this year.

Shaun Moffat appointed executive chef at Manchester restaurant group

28-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Former Berber & Q and Manteca chef Shaun Moffat has been appointed executive chef of the group behind Manchester restaurants Cottonopolis, Edinburgh Castle and Libertine

John Williams, Mark Birchall, and Andrew Wong honoured at award ceremonies

27-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Mark Birchall, John Williams, and Andrew Wong have been recognised for their contribution to the restaurant industry in two separate award ceremonies held last night (26 September).

Alyn Williams joins Park Row as executive chef

27-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Alyn Williams has been named as executive chef of Park Row, the DC Comic inspired Soho restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Kim Ratcharoen

23-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

The head chef at three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay shares her pet hate in the kitchen and her disillusionment with a particular burger restaurant.

The Wolseley Hospitality Group promotes David Stevens to group executive chef

22-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

The Wolseley Hospitality Group has promoted David Stevens to group executive chef, ahead of its plans to launch two further restaurants in the capital next year.

How I Got Here: Janine Edwards

21-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

The head baker at Toklas Bakery in London's Temple on the importance of understanding your target market, fears over staffing, and problems with consumer expectations.

Famed Soho restaurateur Andrew Edmunds dies

20-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

The industry has paid its respects to restaurateur and art dealer Andrew Edmunds who has died this month.

Flash-grilled: Andrei Soen

16-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

The mastermind behind Singapore's Park Bench Deli has come to London to launch 'amped up' sandwich concept Dollars at Rondo La Cave in Holborn.

Ynyshir's Gareth Ward to speak at this month's Big Hospitality Expo

15-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Ynyshir head chef Gareth Ward will be speaking about his restaurant’s rise to become the Best Restaurant in the UK at this month’s Big Hospitality Expo.

Chef Tony Parkin leaves The Brickmakers Arms after two months in the role

12-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Tony Parkin has left his role as head chef at The Brickmakers Arms in Surrey just months after taking on the role.

Flash grilled: Jenny Warner

09-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

The head chef at Eldr Dining Room at Pantechnicon in London on her first kitchen job, and cooking a special dish for Easter that didn't go down too well.