People

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

Paul Nicholson appointed head chef at The Clock House

26-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Paul Nicholson has been named the new head chef of the Michelin-starred The Clock House restaurant in Ripley, Surrey.

How I Got Here: Martha Ortiz

26-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

High-profile Mexican chef and food writer Martha Ortiz made her international debut in 2017 with the launch of Ella Canta within the Intercontinental London hotel on Park Lane.

Ready Steady Cook returns on 2 March

25-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Ready Steady Cook is back on BBC One next month with a new line-up of chefs.

People on the move in hospitality: February 2020

25-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the people leaving and taking on new roles in the industry this month.

Peter Avis to replace Fred Sirieix at Galvin at Windows

24-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Peter Avis is to replace Fred Sirieix as general manager at the Galvin at Windows restaurant in the London Hilton on Park Lane.

Simon Rogan's L'Enclume heading to Australia

21-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Simon Rogan is taking his two-Michelin-starred Cartmel restaurant L’Enclume Down Under for a six-week residency in Sydney, Australia.

Flash-grilled: Rick Toogood

21-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Working with his wife Katie, Rick Toogood is co-owner and chef of fishmonger and seafood restaurant Prawn on the Lawn, which operates two sites in Islington and Padstow respectively.

The secret stagiaire: Kutir

21-Feb-2020 By The secret stagiaire

A three-pronged approach sees our stagiaire visit Indian restaurants Baluchi and Kahani to learn some Indian intricacies before demonstrating his new-found naan skills at Rohit Ghai’s Kutir.

Giraffe co-founder Russel Joffe dies

20-Feb-2020 By Finn Scott-Delany

Giraffe co-founder Russel Joffe has died aged 62, his family has confirmed.

Fred Sirieix: the government is "demonising" the hospitality industry

20-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Fred Sirieix has accused the government of “demonising” the hospitality industry following the announcement of its post-Brexit immigration plans.

How I Got Here: Ramin Mostowfi

19-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Restaurateur Ramin Mostowfi opened Kindling in Brighton last year with his wife Jane, the pair having previously founded and operated vegetarian restaurant Food for Friends in the city.