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The latest news and interviews from the movers and shakers in the industry, including appointments, promotions, insights and achievements.

Flash-grilled: Harvey Trollope

15-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Harvey Trollope is head chef at the recently opened Sam's Riverside in Hammersmith.

Harvey Ayliffe joins Bluebird as executive chef

15-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

D&D London has appointed Harvey Ayliffe as executive chef at Bluebird Chelsea and Bluebird Café White City.

Duck & Waffle names new executive chef

14-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

Elliott Grover has taken over as executive chef at Duck & Waffle London.

Sister act: Elizabeth Haigh on her long-awaited solo restaurant

13-Nov-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Elizabeth Haigh is bringing her Singaporean roots to the fore with her Borough Market chicken and rice place Mei Mei. And there’s more to come from the hotly tipped chef’s Kaizen House.

Puttshack announces senior hires ahead of expansion

13-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

Mini golf and restaurant concept Puttshack has made two senior hires as it gears up for further growth.

How I Got Here: Rob Beacham

13-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Rob Beacham is co-founder of French restaurant group Bistrot Pierre, which this year celebrates its 25th birthday.

Thunderbird appoints new CEO

12-Nov-2019 By MCA

Thunderbird has appointed Paul Gilchrist as its new CEO, replacing Marcel Khan.

Rick Stein names new Seafood Restaurant head chef

11-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

Pete Murt has been appointed head chef at Rick and Jill Stein’s flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall.

Gabriel Gonzalez: "We're keen to regain Lima London's Michelin star"

08-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Gabriel Gonzalez founded Peruvian fine-dining restaurant Lima London with his brother José-Luis in 2012. Now the pair have entered the fast-casual arena with Venezuelan concept Sabroso at Westfield London

Flash-grilled: Aarik Persaud

08-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Canadian-born chef Aarik Persaud, who co-founded Hong Kong based restaurant group The Butcher’s Club, is head chef at modern Swiss-inspired restaurant Heritage in London’s Soho.

Barrie brothers announce name of Liverpool restaurant

07-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

The brothers behind The Marram Grass in Anglesey have revealed their upcoming Liverpool restaurant will be called Lerpwl, the Welsh name for the city.

The Fat Duck launches university training partnership

06-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck restaurant is teaming up with the University of Plymouth to offer training to hospitality students.

How I Got Here: Bob Van Den Oord

06-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Bob Van Den Oord is managing director of The Langham, London, as well as regional vice president of operations for The Langham group in Europe, the Middle East and US.

McDonald’s fires CEO Steve Easterbrook

04-Nov-2019 By Joe Lutrario

McDonald’s Corporation chief executive Steve Easterbrook has been fired following an admission that he had a consensual relationship with a colleague, which is a violation of company policy.