People

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

Aiden Byrne to leave 20 Stories in Manchester

02-Nov-2018 By Sophie Witts

Aiden Byrne is to step down as chef director at D&D London’s 20 Stories restaurant in Manchester.

How I Got Here: Martin Williams

01-Nov-2018 By Joe Lutrario

The actor turned steak magnate is best known for his stint at Gaucho as managing director and founding M Restaurants. He recently returned to Gaucho to lead a re-invigoration of the business.

Didier Fertilati: "No one should be ashamed to be a waiter"

31-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Restaurant manager Didier Fertilati spent five years in charge of the dining room at The Fat Duck and is currently maitre d’ at Quique Dacosta’s eponymous three Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain.

A case for national 'service': tackling the staff shortage

30-Oct-2018 By Alex Rushmer

How can the industry tackle the growing staff shortage? Chef Alex Rushmer has a radical solution.

Flash-grilled: Anthea Stephenson

29-Oct-2018 By Georgia Bronte

This month, chef Anthea Stephenson took over as head chef at Venetian restaurant Polpetto, bringing a new menu inspired by time spent working at the likes of the River Cafe, The Jugged Hare, and Sketch.

People on the move in hospitality: October 2018

29-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

From a departure at a Michelin-starred restaurant group to changes at the top of a casual dining brand, we round-up who's been on the move this month.

Labron-Johnson leaves Portland and Clipstone

29-Oct-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Portland and Clipstone chef Merlin Labron-Johnson has stepped away from Woodhead Restaurant Group to focus on ‘new and exciting projects’.

Anthony Demetre: "I'm very specific about my negronis"

26-Oct-2018 By Joe Lutrario

The Wild Honey chef on Vermuteria, an all day café and bar in newly opened Coal Drops Yard inspired by the origins of vermouth distilling (and cycling).

Patisserie Valerie's finance director resigns ahead of crunch meeting [Updated]

26-Oct-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Chris Marsh has resigned as finance director at Patisserie Holdings with immediate effect, following his suspension from the beleaguered bakery chain earlier this month.

Flash-grilled: Scott Hallsworth

26-Oct-2018 By Joe Lutrario

The ex-Nobu and Kurobuta chef now runs FreakScene in Soho, an irreverent Asian small plates restaurant that takes its name from a Dinosaur Jr. track.

The Barrie Brothers' cookery school crowdfund goes into overfunding

25-Oct-2018 By Georgia Bronte

The founders of award winning Anglesey restaurant The Marram Grass will launch a cookery school having surpassed the target on their Kickstarter crowdfund campaign to fund the project.

How I Got Here: James Porter

25-Oct-2018 By Joe Lutrario

James Porter founded Island Poke as a street food business in 2015. Now backed by Chris Miller's White Rabbit Fund, he currently oversees five bricks and mortar sites.