Chef

Clare Smyth vows to get Team UK onto the podium as she takes on Bocuse d’Or UK presidency

18-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Clare Smyth has been named team president of Bocuse d’Or UK, taking over from Simon Rogan, and says her one goal is to get Team UK onto the podium.

Flash-grilled: Alex Owens

14-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

The chef behind the recently-launched Italian restaurant Archway in London's Battersea on staging at The Ledbury, why lobster is overrated, and the delightful decadence of peeled grapes.

Monica Galetti: “It didn’t feel right filming the next generation of chefs when my own team was struggling”

14-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Masterchef: The Professionals judge on returning to the show after taking a year out and the challenges at her Fitzrovia restaurant Mayfair.

Cherish Finden leaves Pan Pacific London

13-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

High-profile pastry chef Cherish Finden has left Shoreditch’s Pan Pacific London to ‘focus on a new career chapter’.

Michael Yates appointed executive chef of NoMad London

12-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Michael Yates has been appointed executive chef at high-profile Covent Garden hotel NoMad London.

Francesco Mazzei to leave D&D London

06-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Francesco Mazzei is to leave D&D London this month in order to spend more time travelling and focusing on his charity work.

April Lily Partridge wins the Roux Scholarship

04-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Ledbury sous chef April Lily Partridge has been named 2023 Roux Scholar, becoming the second woman ever to win the high-profile cooking competition.

Adam Handling declared Champion of Champions on Great British Menu 2023

03-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Adam Handling has been crowned Great British Menu Champion of Champions 2023.

Flash-grilled: Manuel Prota

31-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at Big Mamma's latest London restaurant, Jacuzzi, on his first industry job, bringing his own twists to classic Italian dishes, and maintaining respect in the kitchen.

Hospitality teams sought for charity football tournaments

30-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Paul Foster and charity Farm Africa are invite teams across the UK food and hospitality industry to compete for the Chefs’ Football trophy at two charity football tournaments this summer.

Fortnum & Mason opens food floor at its Piccadilly flagship

29-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Fortnum & Mason has transformed its 3rd floor into an ‘experiential hub’ dedicated to food and drink.

Michelin Guide 2023: The Coach’s Sarah Hayward wins Young Chef Award

27-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Sarah Hayward, who leads the kitchen at Tom Kerridge's The Coach in Marlow, has won this year's Michelin's Young Chef Award.

Flash-grilled: Grace Bryson

24-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at London Shell Co.'s new seafood bar in Highgate on wanting to cook for Anthony Bourdain, chefs using unnecessary crunchy things, and putting Maltesers in red wine

Flash-grilled: Sandy Browning

17-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The executive chef at south east Asian restaurant Ka Pao in Edinburgh's St James Quarter on his first industry job, what to pair with pet nat, and his dream dinner party.

Flash-grilled: Gary Lee

10-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The former Ivy executive chef, who now leads the kitchen at Sycamore Vino Cucina within London's Middle Eight hotel in Covent Garden, on his first job and his worst review.

Roux Scholarship announces 2023 national finalists

10-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The Roux family has revealed the names of the six chefs that who will compete for the title of Roux Scholar 2023 following regional finals in Birmingham and London.

Tom Kemble takes over the stove at Chalk Restaurant and Wiston Estate Winery

09-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Former Bonhams head chef Tom Kemble is to oversee the stoves at Chalk Restaurant and Wiston Estate.

Flash-grilled: Amy Poon

03-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The chef and restaurateur, who is currently running a three-month residency at Carousel under her Wontoneria brand, on working in her father's restaurant, her mother's influence, and her signature dish.

Tom Kerridge named as creative director for Knorr Professional’s Bouillons range

27-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Tom Kerridge has been named as the new creative director for Knorr Professional’s Bouillons range.

Flash-grilled: Jiwan Lal

24-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

The executive chef at neighbourhood Indian restaurant Babur in London's Honor Oak Park on his signature dish, outlawing mid meal cigarette breaks, and memories of cooking with his mum.

Hrishikesh Desai: "I could have easily gone down the foraging route"

24-Feb-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The former Gilpin Hotel and Lake House executive chef on why his restaurant at Cumbrian hotel Farlam Hall will bring something different to the area.

Roux Scholarship announces 2023 regional finalists

24-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

The regional finalists for the Roux Scholarship 2023 have been announced by chairmen Alain Roux and Michel Roux Jr, with 18 chefs selected.

Liam Rogers joins Northcote as head chef

22-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Michelin starred restaurant Northcote has appointed Liam Rogers as its head chef following the departure of Danny Young.

How I Got Here: Ross Clarke

22-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

The global food and drink director at interactive football and dining experience TOCA Social on his fascination with coffee, his time at The Fat Duck Experimental Kitchen, and being a very good sleeper.

Flash-grilled: Ivan Orkin

17-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

The Japanese food expert and US-based chef, who's currently running residencies in London and Brighton in partnership with Sessions, on his love of ramen and his dislike of truffle.

Book review: BAO

16-Feb-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung, and Wai Ting Chung Taiwanese cookbook is a celebration of sole dining.

Flash-grilled: Alex Webb

10-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

The MasterChef: The Professionals 2020 winner, whose pop-up restaurant at London’s The InterContinental Park Lane recently went permanent, on his first industry job, tidiness, and his favourite accompaniment to caviar.

"It was the hardest thing I’ve done in my career" Adam Handling on his debut book collection

10-Feb-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The Frog chef has published a boxset of three recipe books that tell his story, the journey of his restaurant group, and the ethos of sustainability that underpins it all.

Industry pays tribute to 'great chef and mentor' Michel Bourdin

06-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Michel Bourdin, who led the kitchens at The Connaught hotel in London's Mayfair for more than 25 years, has died at the age of 80.

Flash-grilled: Lungi Mhlanga

03-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

The owner and founder of female-led dessert bar Treats Club in east London on pairing pickles with ice cream, her penchant for graphic design, and her new savoury donut collaboration.

Flash-grilled: Ayo Adeyemi

27-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

The executive chef at West African tasting menu restaurant Akoko in London's Fitzrovia on the importance of respecting kitchen porters, his first industry job, and growing up in Nigeria.

Denmark wins the Bocuse d’Or 2023

24-Jan-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Denmark has won the Bocuse d’Or with Norway and Hungary coming second and third place respectively in the world’s most high profile cooking competition.

Kricket to host inaugural Fried Chicken Challenge

18-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Kricket founders Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell are next month launching the Fried Chicken Challenge that will see participants cooking their best take of the fried dish.

Andrew Watts joins The Plumicorn at The Tawny hotel

18-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Andrew Watts has been appointed head chef at The Plumicorn, the flagship restaurant at Staffordshire hotel The Tawny.

Flash-grilled: Rob Taylor

13-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

The chef owner of Tallow in Kent on his first industry job, his admiration of Nathan Outlaw, and what he'd choose as his last meal.

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.