People

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

Helena Puolakka leaves D&D London

24-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

Chef Helena Puolakka has left D&D London to return to her native Finland after a long career with the restaurant group.

Josh Eggleton: "At some point everyone will be affected by dementia"

24-May-2019 By James McAllister

As part of a new Channel 4 series called The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes, Pony & Trap chef Josh Eggleton oversaw operations at a restaurant where all the staff had been diagnosed with dementia.

Flash-grilled: Graham Long

24-May-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Graham Long, whose CV includes stints working with Gordon Ramsay and Shane Osborn, will officially open Gezellig in Holborn next week with sommelier Wieteke Teppema and general manager James Comyn.

“It started with a ham sandwich”: Robin Gill on his new restaurant Darby’s

22-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

Irish chef Robin Gill made his name with neighbourhood restaurants The Dairy and Sorella in London’s Clapham. Now he’s opened Darby’s in Nine Elms beneath a 35-metre high SkyPool. He will also oversee the food and beverage at the upcoming Great Scotland...

How I Got Here: Aldo Zilli

21-May-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The Italian-born chef has opened a string of London restaurants, written over 10 cookbooks and appeared on numerous television programmes.

Rohit Chugh: "I want to develop ideas that challenge and excite me"

17-May-2019 By James McAllister

Rohit Chugh, former managing director of The Cinnamon Club and the founder of Roti Chai in Marylebone, has moved into the fast-casual sector with the opening of his third London restaurant Bambusa.

Flash-grilled: Simon Hulstone

17-May-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Simon Hulstone is chef owner of The Elephant in Torquay, a Michelin starred restaurant overlooking the harbour. This year the restaurant is celebrating arts and culture through a series of lunches with creatives, starting with the theatre director Michael...

Byron hires chef Sophie Michell as food and drink director

17-May-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Byron has appointed chef and food writer Sophie Michell as its food and drink director as part of a fresh drive to rejuvenate the brand.

How I Got Here: Charlie Carroll

16-May-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Charlie Carroll has turned the traditional steakhouse model on its head with his affordable steak restaurant group Flat Iron.

Why restaurants need to stop the upbeat interrogation

16-May-2019 By Tony Naylor

In a misguided bid to ‘connect’, waiting staff are increasingly quizzing guests about their mood and plans. Give me a break.

Chef Masterclass: Ajiaco by Paladar's José Rubio-Guevara

15-May-2019 By Bill Knott

The Colombian chef shares his recipe for the hearty chicken and potato soup.

Ruth Hansom's Million Pound Menu restaurant no longer moving forward

14-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

Ruth Hansom has confirmed her planned restaurant Epoch, which was backed by chef Atul Kochhar on the BBC's My Million Pound Menu, is no longer going ahead.

The Rice Man cometh: how Quique Dacosta is shaking up Spanish food in the capital

14-May-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Three Michelin-starred chef Quique Dacosta is coming to London for his first restaurant outside of Spain. And he’s putting his faith in a tiny grain of rice.

Flash-grilled: Liam Dillon

10-May-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Liam Dillon, who has previously worked for the likes of Marcus Wareing and Tom Sellers, is chef-owner of The Boat Inn in Litchfield.

How I got here: Maria Tamander

08-May-2019 By Joe Lutrario

A former film executive, Swedish-born Maria Tamander took over upmarket Paddington pub The Cleveland Arms in 2014.