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‘End of an era’ as Spencer Metzger moves on from The Ritz

02-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Spencer Metzger has announced he is moving on from The Ritz after 13 years cooking at the high-profile London hotel’s flagship restaurant.

Paul A Young to close his chocolate business after 17 years

24-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile chocolatier Paul A Young will close his original Islington chocolate shop next week (31 July) after 17 years with his online business also set to cease trading.

Paul Foster: “We don’t need to be doing peppercorn sauce and chips”

14-Jul-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron at Salt in Stratford-Upon-Avon will open beef-focused restaurant GrassFed in Camden next month

Leiths School of Food and Wine to relocate

11-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Leiths School of Food and Wine is moving to new premises in autumn 2025 to facilitate its growth.

Harry Kirkpatrick named head chef at Trinity

10-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Harry Kirkpatrick has returned to Trinity in the role of head chef.

Chris Denney joins Notting Hill’s Caia for summer residency

10-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former 108 Garage and Fiend chef Chris Denney has taken a summer residency at Golborne Road restaurant Caia.

Half Cut Market appoints Jack Newton as head chef

06-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

North London restaurant, wine bar and bottle shop Half Cut Market has appointed Jack Newton as its first permanent head chef.

Amber Clay and Joshua Kerr win 35th edition of Toque d’Or competition

03-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Joshua Kerr from City of Glasgow College and Amber Clay from University College Birmingham have been named champions of this year’s Toque d’Or competition.

Andrew Pern: “I’ve always flown the white rose flag for Yorkshire but this is a British restaurant”

30-Jun-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron behind The Star Inn at Harome and The Star Inn the City has just opened York Minster Refectory at York Minster.

JKS' Apprenticeship Academy to return

30-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant group JKS has announced its Apprenticeship Academy will return for a second year following its successful launch in 2022.

How I Got Here: Antonio Alderuccio

28-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The founder and chef patron at Plant Club in Newington Green, London, on his childhood love of restaurants, being paid a fair wage, and learning from a costly business decision.

Chef to Watch: April Lily Partridge

26-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The Ledbury sous was named Chef to Watch at the National Restaurant Awards 2023.

April Lily Partridge: “As a woman in this industry, I have to be strong”

16-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The Ledbury sous chef on being named Chef to Watch at this year’s Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, triumphing at the Roux Scholarship, and coping with anxiety in the kitchen

Flash-grilled: Theo Clench

16-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef of Cycene in London's Shoreditch on fishing with his family, what advice he'd give to someone starting out in the industry, and pairing chicken nuggets with Champagne.

Lifetime Achievement Award 2023: Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver

16-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The St John founders are the recipients of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Restaurant Awards 2023.

How I Got Here: Ana Gonçalves

14-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The co-founder of nomadic pop up concept TĀ TĀ Eatery on the need for better margins in restaurant businesses, Nuno Mendes, and why she chose a career in hospitality.

Chef Dan Lee launches residency at Hockley Social Club

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

MasterChef: The Professionals winner Dan Lee has launched a semi-permanent residency in Birmingham.

Tommy Banks: “It’s been great to go back to our pub roots”

09-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Twenty years after first wanting it, the Banks family has finally taken over The Abbey Inn pub a mile or so down the road from their acclaimed The Black Swan at Oldstead restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Dan Lee

09-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The former MasterChef: The Professionals winner, who's just launched a new residency at Hockley Social Club in Birmingham, on what wine to pair with KFC, and avoiding the ‘Michelin trap’.

Flash-grilled: Alex Reynolds

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef and co-owner of Eline in London's Hoxton on his first industry job, the importance of working in places that excite you, and his favourite fried chicken joint.

Simon Rogan wins top accolade at Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Simon Rogan, Adam Handling and Tom Shepherd were among those recognised at the 2023 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards, which were held last night (1 June) in Westminster, London.

UKHospitality: ‘chef vacancies need urgent action’

01-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has reiterated calls for chefs to be added to the UK’s shortage occupation list, which would make it easier for businesses to recruit them from overseas.

Bocuse d’Or UK reveals date and theme for National Selection

26-May-2023 By James McAllister

The Bocuse d’Or UK Academy is calling for chefs to compete for the chance to represent the UK in the Bocuse d’Or cooking competition.

Flash-grilled: Nokx Majozi

26-May-2023 By James McAllister

The South African chef, who's currently head pie maker at Holborn Dining Room, on memories of cooking with her father, a nasty run-in with a snake, and rolling pins.

Philli Armitage-Mattin: "I know how to chop and chat"

26-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Masterchef: The Professionals finalists and former Gordon Ramsay Group chef is serving up a creative, Asia-inspired menu at her three-month residency at Kebab Queen

Professional chefs to battle it out to launch restaurant at The Langham, London

25-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

A new Channel 4 series will see professional chefs compete for the chance to open a restaurant at high-profile hotel The Langham, London.

13 of the most exciting chefs in the world of pastry and bakery right now

25-May-2023 By James McAlllister

The independent out-of-home bakery space is thriving. Meet the baker’s dozen of chefs laminating their way to the top

How I Got Here: Jack Stein

24-May-2023 By James McAllister

The son of famed restaurateurs Rick and Jill Stein on the influence of his parents, his frustration at hospitality being dubbed ‘unskilled work’, and the struggles facing new restaurant businesses.

Flash-grilled: Constantin Apostu

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef of Stars Restaurant and Bar in London's Soho on pairing prosecco with polenta chips, his admiration of Raymond Blanc, and early food memories of eating breakfast.

John Chantarasak: “We are adamant that we have to open this restaurant now”

18-May-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The AngloThai chef will cook at Outcrop, a three-month pop-up at 180 The Strand from next month. But he hasn’t given up on his dream of opening his own place.

How I Got Here: Dipna Anand

17-May-2023 By James McAllister

The chef behind Dipna Anand at Somerset House, who also co-owns Brilliant Restaurant in Southall, on being born into hospitality, building a rewarding career, and filling the sector's skills gap.

Dmitri Magi to leave role as Claridge’s culinary director

17-May-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Dmitri Magi is to leave his role as culinary director at Claridge’s hotel in London in order to pursue new opportunities in the industry.

Hospitality Action’s South West Polo Day to return after four-year break

15-May-2023 By Restaurant

Eight top chefs will come together at the Beaufort Polo Club on Gloucestershire on Sunday 3 September for Hospitality Action’s South West Polo Day.

Flash-grilled: Cyril Lignac

12-May-2023 By James McAllister

The acclaimed French chef behind Bar des Prés in London's Mayfair on his first industry job, what he'd be doing if he wasn't in kitchens, and his signature dish.

The Lowdown: the return of the Naked Chef

12-May-2023 By James McAllister

Four years after the collapse of his UK restaurant group, Jamie Oliver is gearing up for a grand return with a new concept in central London.

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.

Alex Claridge: “I’m an anarchist in the kitchen”

09-May-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron of The Wilderness on the future of fine dining, serving provocative food, and why the industry needs to follow fashion’s example.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards: Chef to Watch 2023 shortlist

09-May-2023 By Restaurant

Which up-and-coming chef will be crowned Chef to Watch at this year's awards?

Flash-grilled: Isobel Humbey

05-May-2023 By James McAllister

The sous chef at Furna in Brighton on the importance of accountability, earning respect in the kitchen, and her problem with cheesy chips.

Nathan Cornwell to take over the kitchen at Chiswick’s The Silver Birch

03-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chiswick restaurant The Silver Birch has appointed Nathan Cornwell as head chef as it gears up to celebrate its second birthday.

Tributes paid to MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo

02-May-2023 By James McAllister

Tributes have been paid to Glasgow-born chef and MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo, who has died at the age of 46.

National Waiters’ Day race to make its return

28-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

National Waiters’ Day race will return after a three-year break as part of the London Hospitality Festival.

Alex Claridge named West Midlands' night time economy advisor

28-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The restaurateur behind Birmingham’s The Wilderness has been appointed as West Midlands' night time economy advisor by the region’s mayor Andy Street.

Flash-grilled: Daisuke Hayashi

27-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The kaiseki master behind high-reaching Japanese restaurant Roketsu in London's Marylebone on getting his start at the renowned, three Michelin-starred Kyoto restaurant, Kikunoi; and his love of sake.

Amber Francis: “Great British Menu taught me to trust my palate”

27-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The Bristol-born chef on how her training at The Ritz and recent experience on Great British Menu helped inform her new role leading the kitchen at Maene in London’s Shoreditch.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards: Chef of the Year 2023 shortlist

24-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

This year's shortlist of stellar chefs has been revealed.

Kemal Demirasal: “We might sell kebabs, but we’re not a kebab house”

21-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The high-profile Turkish chef behind Ladbroke Grove’s The Counter on importing his ingredients direct, advanced offal cooking techniques and his partnership with goat champions Cabrito.

Flash-grilled: Inesa Dirginciute

21-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The Lithuania-born head chef at Angler Restaurant in London's South Place Hotel on her first industry job, respecting every level of the chef hierarchy, her dream dinner party guests.

Executive chef Angel Zapata Martin to leave Barrafina

21-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Angel Zapata Martin is to leave Barrafina after six years at the end of the month.

Wander woman – how Alexis Noble is creating a restaurant environment that’s sustainable for her

20-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Less than six months after visa issues forced her to close her Stoke Newington restaurant Wander, Alexis Noble is reopening its doors. And this time, she’s putting herself first.