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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: Arnaud Delannay

14-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Arnaud Delannay is executive head chef for US-based co-living group The Collective, which opened restaurant and lounge concept Mthr within its London Canary Wharf co-living space last September.

Tom Aikens: "The calibre of restaurants in London is so high, trying to stand out is tough"

14-Feb-2020 By Stefan Chomka

The renowned chef on the inspiration behind his new Georgian townhouse restaurant Muse, channelling childhood memories, bringing something fresh to the capital’s dining scene and being called pretentious.

Canna Kitchen owner charged with supplying cannabis

14-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

The owner of what was the UK’s first restaurant to be themed around cannabis ingredient CBD has been charged with dealing cannabis.

Nico Simeone: the chef reinventing fine dining for the masses

13-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Having opened six restaurants in three years, Nico Simeone has expanded his ‘ever-evolving’ tasting menu concept at an unprecedented rate. With a move to the capital imminent, he’s showing no sign of slowing down

Market Halls co-founder Simon Anderson to leave the business

13-Feb-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Simon Anderson is to leave his role as chief creative officer of Market Halls after helping found the business back in 2018.

Strathearn Restaurant's Elizabeth Forkuoh named 2020 Gold Service Scholarship winner

13-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Elizabeth Forkuoh from the Strathearn Restaurant at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland has been named the winner of the 2020 Gold Service Scholarship.

How I Got Here: Georgie Pearman

12-Feb-2020 By BigHospitality

Georgie Pearman founded The Lucky Onion hospitality group with her husband Sam in 2006. However, they left the business in 2017 to setup hotel and restaurant group Country Creatures, which operates three sites across The Cotswolds and Yorkshire.

Chef Lee Smith launches crowdfund for solo restaurant

11-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Lee Smith, former head chef at Samphire in Jersey, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to open a solo restaurant.

Cape crusaders: the Kudu pair on building a mini-empire in Peckham

11-Feb-2020 By Stefan Chomka

In 2018, Amy Corbin and Patrick Williams opened South African-inspired Kudu, in south London, to critical acclaim. Two years on and with a second venue just launched and another on its way, they discuss their newly formed Kudu Collective.

Flash-grilled: Toby Burrowes

07-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Toby Burrowes was head chef at Phil Howard’s Michelin-starred Elystan Street restaurant in Chelsea. This week, however, he stepped down over a ‘professional difference of opinion’, and is now looking to potentially open somewhere under his own name.

Dominique Ansel: "There’s nothing flattering about someone ripping off your product"

07-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Pastry chef Dominique Ansel is looking beyond Cronuts for his second London opening, Treehouse in Covent Garden, which is part boutique bakery, part bistro.

Chef Masterclass: Mark Kempson's game hot dog and consommé

06-Feb-2020 By Bill Knott

The Kitchen W8 chef's take on the hot dog may be the only recipe in a Michelin-starred kitchen that includes a can of Strongbow.

Toby Burrowes quits Elystan Street over ‘professional difference of opinion'

06-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Toby Burrowes has left his role as head chef of Phil Howard's Michelin-starred Elystan Street restaurant in Chelsea, citing a ‘professional difference of opinion’.

How I Got Here: Mikel López de Viñaspre

05-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Chef Mikel López de Viñaspre is founder of the Sagardi Group, which operates Shoreditch-based Basque restaurant Sagardi

Flash-grilled: Simon Henbery

31-Jan-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Simon Henbery is Executive Chef Director at upmarket Italian dining group Chucs. His CV includes senior roles at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen London and Barbecoa.