Who or what do chefs want to see come to the UK in 2019?

Gabriel Pryce, founder, Rita’s and Bodega Rita’s​

A proper, simple Mexican restaurant or taqueria in London. Something like El Califa would be a game-changer. I’d also love to see something like Gjusta (in LA) come over – something large scale, very simple, minimal service, great produce, delicious food, affordable. Sandwiches too getting someone like Uncle Paulie’s from LA would be great to help establish the deli as a proper spot. Chef wise, I like that everyone is everywhere – I don’t want it all on my doorstep – but I really want to eat at the reopened Vivant in Paris. Pierre Touitou is making food I want to eat – I want to get him over to do something at Bodega Rita’s.

Naved Nasir, head chef, Dishoom​

Impossible Foods in the UK. Its Impossible Burger is one to watch and will definitely be a staple on menus across the UK once it’s available on this side of the pond. I would love to experiment with it on our menu.

Ben Tish, culinary director, The Stafford London​

I like Estela in New York and think it would smash it over here in London – not just in terms of food but the service is absolutely spot on for a semi-informal dining option.

James Knappett and Sandia Chang, founders, Bubbledogs and Kitchen Table​

More affordable, quality sushi restaurants. Tempura restaurants. Belles Hot Chicken from Sydney. A Peking duck restaurant. Philly cheesesteak sandwiches.

Alyn Williams, chef-patron, Alyn Williams at The Westbury​

I’d love to see Thomas Keller open a restaurant in London.

Rick and Kate Toogood, owners and chef, Prawn on the Lawn​

Saint Peter in Sydney, Australia. Josh Niland treats fish in a similar way to meat, ageing it and following a Fergus Henderson-style of nose-to-tail cooking and not being afraid to keep things simple. It would be great if they opened a site in London.

Lee Westcott, chef-patron, Pensons​

Yardbird in Hong Kong. London is truly missing good yakitori and Yardbird was always my favourite spot when I lived in Hong Kong. And for René Redzepi to come over here. To be able to eat René’s food on a more regular basis would be fantastic.

Neil Rankin, chef-owner, Temper​

Club Mexicana and other good vegan concepts getting bricks and mortar. More Taco Bells, a David Chang restaurant and any pizza concept from the states or Italy that isn’t Neapolitan pizza.

Stevie Parle, owner, Palatino, Craft London, Pastaio and Sardine​

It would be nice to see the dim sum wave continuing to grow – Tim Ho Wan would be welcome. I hope we continue to see these impressive international operators seeing London as an attractive prospect.