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

Lawrence McCarthy takes over as head chef at The Salt Room

28-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Former The Ledbury and Tom Aikens Restaurant chef Lawrence McCarthy has taken over the reins of Brighton-based fish and seafood restaurant The Salt Room.

Sanctua closes following death of Bindu Patel

27-Jan-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Leicester vegan restaurant Sanctua has closed following the death of its chef patron Bindu Patel.

Chef Claude Bosi grapples with immigration rules

24-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Claude Bosi has become the latest high-profile figure in the hospitality industry to fall foul of immigration rules.

Flash-grilled: Aaron Dalton

24-Jan-2020 By Joe Lutrario

With a cooking CV that includes Fera, Chez Bruce and Smoking Goat, Aaron Dalton is currently running pop-ups in Brighton and hopes to open a permanent restaurant soon. His most recent event saw him collaborate with 64 Degrees chef Michael Bremner.

Boparan Restaurant Group CEO to step down

23-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Tom Crowley is to step down as CEO of Boparan Restaurant Group after three years in the role.

The secret stagiaire: Officina 00

23-Jan-2020 By The secret stagiaire

The new Shoreditch restaurant and pasta workshop from Elia Sebregondi and Enzo Mirto gives our stagiaire a lesson in rolling, plucking and twirling in pursuit of perfect pasta.

Callum Graham to head up kitchen at Bohemia Restaurant in Jersey

22-Jan-2020 By BigHospitality

MasterChef: The Professionals chef Callum Graham has been named as the new head chef at Bohemia Restaurant in St Helier, Jersey,

Chef masterclass: Trippa alla romana by Jacob Kenedy

22-Jan-2020 By Bill Knott

The Booca di Lupo chef shares his take on the traditional Italian dish.

Marius Gedminas to replace Stu Deeley as The Wilderness head chef

21-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Marius Gedminas has been named as the new head chef at modern British fine-dining restaurant The Wilderness in Birmingham.

How I Got Here: Graziano Arricale

21-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Graziano Arricale is food and beverage director of Oakley Capital and chairman of London-based Italian restaurant group Chucs, which currently operates six sites across the capital

Flash-grilled: Gary Foulkes

17-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Gary Foulkes is executive chef at the Michelin-starred Angler restaurant, at the top of the South Place Hotel.

Merlin Labron-Johnson: "London was a stopping point on the way to something else"

17-Jan-2020 By Stefan Chomka

The former Portland and Clipstone chef has left the capital to open Osip, a 30-cover restaurant in the tiny town of Bruton in Somerset.

Crussh CEO steps down

15-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

The CEO of the Crussh health food and juice chain is to step down ahead of the ‘next phase of development’ for the company.

How I Got Here: Tom Cenci

15-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Former Duck & Waffle executive chef Tom Cenci joined forces with Adam White last year to relaunch well-known Bermondsey venue Village East as Loyal Tavern.