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The secret stagiaire: Kitchen Table

19-Mar-2019 By The secret stagiaire

This month our mystery man in whites takes a peep behind the curtain at James Knappett’s Fitzrovia restaurant and finds an obsession with portion control and a dog called Paxo.

Flash-grilled: Alex Povall

15-Mar-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Alex Povall is head chef at Covent Garden restaurant Oystermen, which was recently expanded due to popular demand.

Hawksmoor's Will Beckett: "We were very close to getting it wrong in Manchester"

15-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

It’s 13 years since Will Beckett and Hugh Gott opened the first Hawksmoor restaurant in London’s Shoreditch.

How I Got Here: Mark Wogan

14-Mar-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Mark Wogan founder Homeslice with brother Alan and chef Ry Jessup in 2013. The relaxed, pizza-by-the-slice group now operates six London restaurants.

Gary Usher crowdfunds £100k in 11 hours

12-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

Gary Usher has hit his £100,000 crowdfunding target for his next restaurant, Kala, in 11 hours.

Matt Gillan exceeds crowdfund target by £30k

11-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

Chef Matt Gillan has ended his crowdfunding campaign to relaunch a West Sussex pub, after exceeding his target by almost £30,000.

Rowley Leigh joins Sam's Riverside as culinary director

11-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

Chef Rowley Leigh has been appointed culinary director at Sam Harrison’s upcoming Sam’s Riverside restaurant in west London.

Flash-grilled: Cyrus Todiwala

08-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Indian-born chef patron at London's Cafe Spice Namaste is also behind the Mr Todiwala's Kitchen restaurant brand. He co-founded the Zest Quest Asia student catering competition in 2013, and has an MBE for his services to education and an...

Generation Next: Monty's Deli

08-Mar-2019 By Finn Scott-Delany

Known for its killer Reubens, the London-based Jewish deli has opened its third site. Co-founder Owen Barratt explains the business’ origins and future plans

Abokado appoints its first managing director as part of growth plans

08-Mar-2019 By Stefan Chomka

London-based healthy eating restaurant group Abokado has appointed its first managing director as part of its ongoing growth plans for the business.

How I Got Here: Harneet Baweja

07-Mar-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Born in Kolkata, Harneet Baweja is the restaurateur behind Indian small plates smash hit Gunpowder, which has restaurants in Spitalfields and Tower Bridge.

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Under the Knife: Inside the mind of Sat Bains

04-Mar-2019 By Stefan Chomka

The chef behind Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham on pressure, succession, and why he's going to spend the rest of his career perfecting 10 courses.

Steve Richards to step down as Casual Dining Group CEO

04-Mar-2019 By Sophie Witts

Steve Richards is to step down as CEO of Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge, after over five years.

Flash-grilled: Ben Murphy

01-Mar-2019 By Joe Lutrario

A protégé of Pierre Koffman, Ben Murphy is head chef at Kensington's Launceston Place where he serves a seasonal menu inspired by his cooking experiences in London and France.

Mike Palmer on Lucky Khao

01-Mar-2019 By Helen Salter

The entrepreneur behind Kemptown Project has launched a Thai barbecue restaurant in the space that was once home to high end dining concept Pike & Pine.