People

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

More women in senior hospitality board positions

07-Feb-2019 By Sophie Witts

The percentage of women in board level positions at FTSE 100 hospitality, travel and leisure companies has risen by 3% over the last year, new figures show.

Le Manoir's Karen Gruet named 2019 Gold Service Scholarship winner

05-Feb-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Karen Gruet from Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire has been named the winner of the 2019 Gold Service Scholarship.

Galvin brothers help design hospitality training scheme

04-Feb-2019 By Sophie Witts

Galvin Restaurants has become the first company in the world to adopt a new City & Guilds Global Certification for hospitality training.

Flashed Grilled: Oli Marlow

01-Feb-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The head chef at Roganic in Marylebone on chefs dressing like clowns, Hawaiian pizza, his favourite restaurant experience and his mum's cooking

How I Got Here: Paul Hopper

31-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Paul Hopper is the founder and managing director of five-strong City-based grab-and-go group HOP Vietnamese.

Chef masterclass: Squirrel lasagne by Native's Ivan Tisdall-Downes

30-Jan-2019 By Bill Knott

The Native chef applies the Italian treatment to an under-utilised, if rather fiddly, meat.

People on the move in hospitality: January 2019

29-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up who's been taking on new roles in the hospitality industry this month.

The secret stagiaire: Gazelle

29-Jan-2019 By The secret stagiaire

The part-time kitchen hand heads to Rob Roy Cameron’s new Mayfair restaurant for his 30th restaurant stint, where he learns a new way to prep squid.

Matt Gillan to crowdfund for West Sussex flagship

28-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Former Pike & Pine and The Pass chef Matt Gillan is to launch a crowdfund to take over a currently closed 15th century pub in West Sussex.

Dan Doherty leaves The Royal Oak and Rhubarb cuts ties over misconduct allegations

28-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Royal Oak gastropub and catering company Rhubarb have both cut ties with chef Dan Doherty after he was reportedly accused of sexual harassment by staff.

Chef Dan Doherty accused of sexual harassment

28-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Chef Dan Doherty left his London pub for a month last year following allegations he sexually harassed female staff, according to The Sunday Times.

Flash-grilled: Mark Kempson

25-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Mark Kempson has been at the helm of Kensington's Kitchen W8 since it opened in 2009. His cooking CV includes The Square and Pennyhill Park.

Crowdfund for Gerard Basset's memoirs exceeds target

25-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

A crowdfunding page set up to support the publication of the late sommelier Gerard Basset’s memoirs has exceeded its £14,000 target.

Born in Thailand, Saiphin Moore founded Rosa’s Thai as a street food stall with husband Alex in 2007. Later this month the pair will open their first northern site in Liverpool, taking the chain to 16 locations.