Chef

Roux Scholar 2022 finalists revealed

25-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The Roux family has revealed the names of the six chefs that who will compete for the title of Roux Scholar 2022 following regional finals in Birmingham and London.

Top French pastry chef Angelo Musa partners with Harrods

25-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Renowned French pastry chef Angelo Musa will bring his high-end creations to Harrods later this year as part of a 'partnership' deal with the Knightsbridge department store.

Flash-grilled: Daniel Mertl

25-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The head chef of Ganymede in London's Belgravia on why he'd choose a full English for his final meal, the industry figure he admires most, and his first industry job.

Gordon Ramsay: 'Covid has wiped the arrogance from the industry'

22-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay has said the Covid-19 pandemic has 'wiped the arrogance from the industry', adding that it had also wiped the slate clean of 'crap' restaurants.

Flash-grilled: Luke French

18-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The chef behind Jöro in Sheffield, who recently triumphed in the Great British Menu's North East and Yorkshire heat, on childhood memories of eating profiteroles and an unusual dessert-related customer request.

Jamie Oliver scrambles to pull out of Russia

14-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Jamie Oliver is scrambling to shut his Jamie’s Italian restaurant in Russia as he joins a rush of Western companies suspending operations in the country following its invasion of Ukraine.

Flash-grilled: Michelle Trusselle

11-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The executive chef at 30 Euston Square on looking up to Simon Rogan, being dispassionate about asparagus, and her highly-tuned detective skills.

Dan Pelles named as new head chef at The Coal Office

10-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

Dan Pelles has been promoted to head chef at The Coal Office restaurant in King’s Cross.

Ruth Hansom joins BaxterStorey as chef partner

08-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

Ruth Hansom has joined BaxterStorey as its new chef partner to support the hospitality provider in inspiring the next generation of women in hospitality.

Chefs mark International Women’s Day

08-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Chefs and restaurateurs across the country are marking International Women’s Day (8 March) with a range of one-off events, masterclasses and specially curated menus.

Roux Scholarship announces 2022 regional finalists

04-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The regional finalists for the Roux Scholarship 2022 have been announced by chairmen Alain Roux and Michel Roux Jr, with 18 chefs selected.

How I Got Here: Stuart Gillies

02-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The chef/restaurateur and former Gordon Ramsay Group CEO, who recently launched Number Eight in Sevenoaks, Kent, on working for Corbin & King, his travels in Italy, and what motivates him.

Lee Skeet smashes £25,000 crowdfunding bid for his Cardiff restaurant Cora

28-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

Lee Skeet has exceeded a £25,000 crowdfunding target to fund investment in his Cardiff restaurant Cora.

Ben Waugh to join Bancone as executive chef

28-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

Ben Waugh, former head chef at Pétrus, is joining pasta restaurant Bancone as its new executive chef this spring.

Flash-grilled: Ashley Tinoco

25-Feb-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The head chef of Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith on growing up in Goa, Gordon Ramsay and The Fat Duck.

Flash-grilled: Regis Cursan

18-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Nobu London's executive pastry chef on his problem with 'posh' doughnuts, and why reading about the history of food is crucial for any chef starting out in the industry.

Applications open to next San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition

18-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Applications have officially opened for the 2022/23 San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition.

Kenny Atkinson named chair of judges for National Chef of the Year

18-Feb-2022 By Joe Lutrario

House of Tides chef patron Kenny Atkinson has been named head of judges for the National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) cooking competition.

Kim Ratcharoen returns to Restaurant Gordon Ramsay as head chef

17-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Kim Ratcharoen has returned to Gordon Ramsay's eponymous three-Michelin-starred flagship in London's Chelsea as head chef, having previously worked there as senior sous chef.

Nathan Outlaw fronts campaign to save Port Isaac's breakwater

11-Feb-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Cornwall-based chef Nathan Outlaw has released 300 limited edition Save our Breakwater lunches at his flagship restaurant Outlaw’s New Road to help prevent Port Isaac’s breakwaters falling into disrepair.

Flash-grilled: Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez

10-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

The Mexican-born chef, who is currently overseeing the stoves at Madera at Treehouse London, on her first industry job, her cooking style, and the best restaurant she's ever eaten in.

Former Six Portland Road chef Nye Smith named as head chef at The Bradley Hare

10-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

Former Six Portland Road chef Nye Smith has been appointed head chef at Wiltshire venue The Bradley Hare.

Flash-grilled: Tom Booton

04-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

The Grill at The Dorchester's head chef, who was named Chef to Watch at last year's Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, tells us about his career to date.

Applications open for MasterChef: The Professionals series fifteen

02-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

Applications are open for contestants for the next series of the BBC’s cooking competition MasterChef: The Professionals.

Flash-grilled: Ami Ellis

28-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

The co-chef proprietor of The Bailiwick Free House in Egham, Surrey, on the industry friends that inspire her and why she'd choose fish and chips as her last meal.

Ryan Stringer named as executive chef at Belfast restaurant James St.

28-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Ryan Stringer has been named as the new executive chef at Niall and Joanne McKenna's Belfast restaurant James St.

Hélène Darroze named honorary judge for Roux Scholarship 2022

25-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Hélène Darroze will lead the panel of judges for the Roux Scholarship final 2022 as Honorary President of Judges.

Marcus joint chef patrons Mark and Shauna Froydenlund to leave the restaurant

25-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Marcus joint chef patrons Mark and Shauna Froydenlund are leaving the restaurant after more than a decade and a half in the kitchen of the Michelin-starred Belgravia restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Sam Carter

20-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

The chef-patron of Restaurant Twenty-Two in Cambridge on memories of his first fine-dining experience, why he chose a career behind the stoves, and why he despises avocado.

Carlos Piñeres named head chef at female members’ club AllBright

17-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Carlos Piñeres has been named as head chef of Mayfair-based female members’ club AllBright.

Oli Williamson promoted to head chef at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck

17-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Roux Scholar Oli Williamson has been promoted to the role of head chef at Heston Blumenthal’s three-Michelin starred restaurant The Fat Duck.

Arron Tye returns to The Chester Grosvenor as La Brasserie head chef

14-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Chef Arron Tye has returned to The Chester Grosvenor hotel to head up the kitchen at its two AA Rosette restaurant La Brasserie.

Henrik Ritzén announced as executive chef at Cotwolds' The Double Red Duke

12-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Swedish chef Henrik Ritzén has taken on the role as executive chef at The Double Red Duke restaurant with rooms in the Cotswolds.

Ricki Weston promoted to executive chef of Whatley Manor

10-Jan-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Ricki Weston has been promoted to executive chef of Whatley Manor following the departure of Niall Keating at the end of last year.

Flash-grilled: Paolo Vernetti

07-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

The head chef and co-founder of community-centred restaurant and bar Morso, which has sites in St John's Wood and Kensal Rise in London, reflects on his career to date.

Elliot Hill appointed executive chef for The Chester Grosvenor

04-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

Elliot Hill has been named the new executive chef for The Chester Grosvenor to oversee its freshly-rebranded Arkle restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Marco Pierre White

24-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

The acclaimed chef, who is currently offering a vegetarian cooking course through BBC Maestro, discusses his career and gives us his recipe for baked celeriac with cheese and truffle

Sam Bowser returns to the Cotswolds to lead The Wild Rabbit

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Sam Bowser has joined Carole Bamford's high-profile Cotswolds pub The Wild Rabbit as executive chef.

Niall Keating to leave Whatley Manor

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Niall Keating is to leave Whatley Manor at the end of the year to focus on his other business ventures, including his recently launched Lunar restaurant in Staffordshire.

Flash-grilled: Sanjeev Kapoor

17-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

The renowned Indian chef, who runs Yellow Chilli in London's Wembley, on his first industry job, memories of making roti with his parents, and the importance of understanding your strengths.

Flash-grilled: Anthony Falco

10-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

The American chef and 'pizza czar', who recently launched Detroit-style square pizza concept Four Corners at The Hoxton, Holborn's rotating residency restaurant Rondo La Cave, tells us about his career.

Generation Next

That’s Sarap: meet the chef who believes London is ready for fine dining Filipino style

07-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

With the launch of Sarap Bistro at 10 Heddon Street, chef Ferdinand ‘Budgie’ Montoya is bringing his chef-led take on Filipino cuisine to a whole new audience.

Kimberley Lin: “I still dream about Cronuts”

03-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The former Dominique Ansel development chef on her new restaurant at 3 Henrietta Street and her vegan cookie side hustle Floozie.

Flash-grilled: Shaulan Steenson

03-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The executive chef of Brixton's Temaki on the importance of a sustainable approach and why there's nowhere to hide when it comes to sushi.

Mark Greenaway: "Pivot is a restaurant like I’ve never opened before"

26-Nov-2021 By Stefan Chomka

The Scottish chef made his London fine dining restaurant debut last month with the opening of Pivot in Covent Garden.

Kerth Gumbs named head chef at new restaurant and cocktail bar

24-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Former Ormer Mayfair executive chef Kerth Gumbs is to head up the kitchen at new restaurant and cocktail bar Boiler & Co. which is launching on London’s Canvey Street near the Tate Modern this month.

Matt Worswick leaves the Savoy Grill after just one year

22-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Matt Worswick has announced his departure from the Savoy Grill having spent just one year at the London restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Lucy Timm

19-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

The head chef of Provençal-rooted London restaurant Royale on her love of music and how it complements her cooking, and the time she was nearly caught up in a tornado.

Andrew Fairlie Scholarship winners revealed

17-Nov-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Amy Stephenson and Josh Wilkinson have been named as this year’s recipients of the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship.

Tom Kerridge: "We're trying to change the conversation about what a career in hospitality means"

16-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Tom Kerridge says he hopes the release of a new recruitment video for his restaurant group will help show more people that hospitality can offer long-term career prospects.