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Andy Mackenzie on the Exclusive Chefs' Academy and the challenge of staff retention

07-Aug-2014 By Carina Perkins

Exclusive Hotels and Venues recently launched its Chefs' Academy, which offers aspiring junior chefs a two-year programme of intensive training to pave the way for a successful career in the restaurant industry. Executive chef Andy MackKenzie, the...

Mövenpick announces Gourmet Dessert Chef of the Year finalists

01-Aug-2014 By Melodie Michel

Ice cream company Mövenpick has announced the six contestants that will take part in its annual Gourmet Dessert Chef of the Year competition’s final on 25 September in London. 

River Cottage on the hunt for young culinary talent

01-Aug-2014 By Carina Perkins

River Cottage has opened entries to its Rising Star competition 2014, which offers 16-24 year olds the chance win a year-long apprenticeship with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and staff at River Cottage HQ in Axminster.

Grenache restaurant re-launches with new owner chef Mike Jennings

24-Jul-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Mike Jennings, head chef at fine dining restaurant Grenache in Manchester, has bought and re-launched the venue with aims for national acclaim. 

Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings all-day brasserie and bar to open in Clerkenwell

21-Jul-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings will be opening in London’s Clerkenwell this September, offering a modern British take on Brasserie food.

Eelbrook to bring al fresco dining to South West London

17-Jul-2014 By Carina Perkins

West London’s latest all-day eatery Eelbrook will open in Fulham later this month, offering al fresco dining with a European and North African twist.

People on the Move in Hospitality: July 2014

16-Jul-2014 By Carina Perkins

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing key appointments at venues including The Highwayman, Mayfair's 34 restaurant and The Kensington Hotel, as well as head office positions...

Harvey Ayliffe announced as new 34 head chef

09-Jul-2014 By Melodie Michel

Caprice Holdings has announced that Harvey Ayliffe will be taking over from Paul Brown as head chef of Mayfair’s 34 restaurant this coming Saturday (12 July).

Robin Hutson: Pearls of Wisdom

03-Jul-2014 By William Drew

The hotel-restaurant entrepreneur, who co-founded the ground-breaking Hotel du Vin, has built his latest concept The Pig into a successful four-strong group. He discusses kitchen gardens, the power of a name and training young entrepreneurs

Tom Kerridge reveals plans for second Marlow pub

02-Jul-2014 By Carina Perkins

Chef Tom Kerridge has revealed further details of the second pub he hopes to open in Marlow alongside his award-winning flagship business The Hand and Flowers. 

National Chef of the Year: finalists revealed

01-Jul-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced the finalists for its National Chef of the Year competition and the Chef Stars of the Future competition.

Interactive map: National Restaurant Awards 2014 top 10

01-Jul-2014 By Carina Perkins

Gymkhana stole the top spot at last night's National Restaurant Awards 2014, but what other venues made it into the top 10? Check out our interactive map for more details on the ten best restaurants in the UK.

Emily Greenough wins Chef Stagiaire Award 2014

26-Jun-2014 By Carina Perkins

Young chef Emily Greenough has won the first-ever Chef Stagiaire Award after a challenging week-long final at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.

Neil Snowball takes the helm at Pétrus

23-Jun-2014 By Melodie Michel

Neil Snowball has been announced as the new head chef of Gordon Ramsay’s Pétrus restaurant.

Mark Poynton: Pearls of Wisdom

20-Jun-2014 By Carina Perkins

The British chef-patron of the Michelin-starred Alimentum and star of Great British Menu Mark Poynton talks about being on TV, the importance of customer satisfaction, and his belief in simple, seasonal food.

Chef Stagiaire Award announces finalists

13-Jun-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Chef Stagiaire Award has announced 18 year old Craig Johnston and 22 year old Emily Greenough as its two finalists ahead of the last round of the competition at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal on 16 June.

The Villa Group to launch new Lancashire restaurant this month

02-Jun-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Villa Group’s latest venture, The Villa Italian restaurant, will open on 12 June at their newest Villa Express hotel site in Kirkham. 

New head chef for Murano

29-May-2014 By Joe Lutrario

Angela Hartnett’s long-standing lieutenant Diego Cardoso is to leave the high profile chef’s Murano restaurant next month. 

Chefs from the North West join to support Hospitality Action

22-May-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Five well-known chefs from the North West will be coming together on 9 October at the Bolton Whites Hotel to host a fundraising dinner for Hospitality Action.

Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw teams up with Sharp's Brewery to run Cornwall pub

14-May-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Sharp's Brewery and chef Nathan Outlaw have become the new tenants of the Mariners pub in the village of Rock in Cornwall.

Adam Bennett takes 6th place at Bocuse d’Or Europe

09-May-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The UK team have made it through to the Bocuse d’Or World Final next January after taking sixth place in the European selection. 

World's 50 Best Restaurants 2014: Exclusive video interviews with top chefs including Massimo Bottura

02-May-2014 By Carina Perkins

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2014 saw Danish restaurant Noma dramatically reclaim the title of world’s best restaurant from El Celler de Can Roca – BigHospitality was there to capture the action and chat to some of the chefs about what it means...

Brian Turner: Pearls of Wisdom

02-May-2014 By Jo Lutrario

The Yorkshire-born celebrity chef, true hero of TV’s Ready Steady Cook, industry ambassador and the UK’s go-to chef competition judge, talks about the changing restaurant landscape and how his father’s fascination with flavours set him up for a life in...

Chef James Sommerin to open his own restaurant

02-May-2014 By Lauren Houghton

In an exclusive interview with BigHospitality chef James Sommerin, who previously held a Michelin star as head chef of The Crown at Whitebrook, tells us about his new restaurant venture opening this month in Cardiff. 

Adam Smith wins Bocuse d’Or UK final

30-Apr-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Head chef at the Devonshire Arms in Yorkshire, Adam Smith, has won first place in the Bocuse d’Or National Selection cooking contest for chefs at Hotelympia on Monday (28 April).

World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014: Noma reclaims top spot

28-Apr-2014 By Carina Perkins

René Redzepi’s Danish restaurant Noma has dramatically reclaimed the title of S. Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurant, with last year’s winner El Celler de Can Roca taking the number two spot.

Roux Scholarship 2014: In Pictures

16-Apr-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Tom Barnes, sous chef at Simon Rogan’s two-Michelin-starred L’Enclume in Cartmel, has won the 2014 Roux Scholarship. Relive the hotly contested final with BigHospitality in our exclusive photo gallery. 

Ox and Finch restaurant to open in Glasgow

15-Apr-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Former head chef of the McLaren Formula One team Jonathan MacDonald is launching new restaurant Ox and Finch in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove next month.

Labour pains: Investigating hospitality’s looming recruitment crisis

09-Apr-2014 By Luke Nicholls

The rapid growth of the hospitality sector, combined with a rise in standards, has created a widening skills gap with many businesses now struggling to find and retain new staff. But where do the problems lie?

Adam Handling named BCF Chef of the Year 2014

09-Apr-2014 By Carina Perkins

Masterchef Professional 2013 finalist Adam Handling has stormed to victory in the British Culinary Federation (BCF) Chef of the Year 2014 awards.

Hot Talent 2014: Back-of-house finalists revealed

04-Apr-2014 By Luke Nicholls

The final five back-of-house candidates for this year’s Hotelympia Hot Talent competition have been revealed.

Growing demand for pastry chefs met by new Centres of Excellence in Patisserie

03-Apr-2014 By Luke Nicholls

In response to increased demand from hospitality businesses for quality pastry chefs, sector skills council People 1st has recognised two new Centres of Excellence in Patisserie and Confectionary, endorsed by the Hospitality Guild. 

Kurobuta goes permanent as Scott Hallsworth prepares second site

02-Apr-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Ex-Nobu chef Scott Hallsworth is going from pop-up to permanent with his Kurobuta restaurant in Chelsea and is set to double up on the concept with the long-awaited site in Marylebone opening later this month. 

Helena Rizzo named World's Best Female Chef

31-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

Brazilian-born chef Helena Rizzo has been named the 2014 Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef.

World Pastry Cup 2015: UK team announced

21-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

Rococo Chocolates' principal chocolatier Barry Johnson has been chosen captain the UK team at the 2015 Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie, taking place in Lyon next January.

Hospitality stars honoured at industry awards

17-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Heston Blumenthal, Fred Sirieix, Chris Corbin and Jeremy King were among some of the biggest names from the hospitality industry to receive honorary awards from the University of West London’s School of Hospitality & Tourism.

Small Talk

Brett Sutton on the White Post, British pubs and his love of making bread

13-Mar-2014 By Emma Eversham

Chef Brett Sutton built a name for himself at the Eastbury hotel in Dorset, where he won numerous accolades and awards. He recently took over The White Post - a historical pub in Rimpton on the Dorset/Somerset border - with his wife Kelly. 

Shaken and stirred: Zilouf's transformed by 100 Hoxton team

12-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

The team behind 100 Hoxton have refurbished Islington bar and restaurant Zilouf's, with a new Asian-fusion menu and cocktail offering to tempt local workers.

Development Chef Awards 2014 shortlist announced

11-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

The shortlist for the inaugural Development Chef Awards 2014, which recognises and rewards the best menus, dishes and multi-site chefs across the restaurant and pub sector, has been announced.

James Petrie to join The Ledbury

10-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

Former Fat Duck chef James ‘Jocky’ Petrie has been appointed head of development at The Ledbury in Notting Hill.

Young National Chef of the Year 2014

10-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

The Craft Guild of Chefs is once again hunting for the UK’s brightest upcoming culinary star in the Young National Chef of the Year competition. 

Arnaud Bignon: Pearls of Wisdom

07-Mar-2014 By Stefan Chomka

The executive chef at Marlon Abela’s two-Michelin starred restaurant The Greenhouse, in Mayfair, which has just been awarded four AA rosettes, discusses his preference for French food in an English setting.

Young British Foodie Awards 2014

06-Mar-2014

The search is back on for the UK’s most innovative food and drink enthusiasts, with the Young British Foodie Awards 2014 now open for entries.

Jason Atherton unveils plans for Tower 42 restaurant

03-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

Chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton has unveiled plans for his first City restaurant, which will open on the site of Gary Rhode’s former eatery on the 24th floor of Tower 42 in May.

Viajante closure paves way for new F&B offerings at Town Hall Hotel

27-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

As the Michelin-starred East End destination restaurant Viajante prepares for its last service, details of the replacement F&B offerings at the five-star Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green have been revealed. 

Hot Talent 2014 seeks rising stars of hospitality

24-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

BigHospitality has once again teamed up with Hotelympia to celebrate the achievements of the under-30s and crown hospitality’s brightest young stars.

Craft Guild of Chefs invites entries for NCOTY and Graduate Awards 2014

29-Jan-2014 By Emma Eversham

The Craft Guild of Chefs is calling for chefs to enter this year's National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition and its Graduate Awards. 

People on the Move in Hospitality: January 2014

23-Jan-2014 By Luke Nicholls

BigHospitality rounds up some of the latest movers and shakers in the industry with the past month seeing a number of key appointments at hotels, restaurants, pubs including the Dorchester Collection, Vapiano and Anglian Country Inns. 

Phil Fanning takes on ownership of Paris House restaurant

20-Jan-2014 By Emma Eversham

Paris House, the Bedfordshire restaurant formerly owned by the 10 in 8 Fine Dining Group, has been bought by head chef Phil Fanning. 

Paul Foster to leave Tuddenham Mill

13-Jan-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Chef Paul Foster is leaving Tuddenham Mill to take up the position of head chef at The Dining Room restaurant, situated within Mallory Court Hotel near Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.