People

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

Flash-grilled: Jacob Kenedy

02-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Bocca di Lupo chef-patron Jacob Kenedy opened Islington’s Plaquemine Lock in 2017. An English pub specialising in the flavours of the Deep South, it recently began hosting Louisiana-style crawfish boils every Monday that are due to continue until the...

People on the move in hospitality: July 2019

02-Aug-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the people who took on new roles in the industry last month

Nico Simeone: "Making sure my food is accessible is the most important thing"

02-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Scottish chef Nico Simeone launched his debut restaurant 111 by Nico in Glasgow in 2011. Earlier this month he brought his ‘ever-evolving’ Six by Nico restaurant concept to Manchester for his first opening south of the border.

Daniel Humm pens tribute after Eleven Madison Park split

31-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Chef Daniel Humm has paid tribute to his Eleven Madison Park co-founder Will Guidara ahead of the end of their high-profile business partnership this summer.

How I got here: Lello Favuzzi

30-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Italian-born Lello Favuzzi is head chef at Mortimer House Kitchen in Fitzrovia, London.

Jamie Oliver: "It was very upsetting to close Fifteen"

29-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Jamie Oliver has spoken of his sadness at the closure of his non-profit restaurant Fifteen London and vowed to resurrect the project in another form.

Flash-grilled: Zaw Mahesh

26-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Burmese-born Zaw Mahesh is the co-founder and head chef at Lahpet, which relocated from Hackney to Shoreditch last year.

The secret stagiaire: 108 Garage

26-Jul-2019 By The secret stagiaire

This month our itinerant kitchen hands get an eyeful at Chris Denney and Luca Longobardi's Notting Hill restaurant.

How I Got Here: Jon Warren

24-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

Jon Warren founded cookery school Mimo in San Sebastián, Spain in 2009. The concept, which also offers food tastings and tours, opened in London this year.

Former Pollen Street Social chef to head up Frenchie Covent Garden

23-Jul-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Former Pollen Street Social and Corrigan’s Mayfair chef Marcus Rohlen has been named the new head chef at Gregory Marchand’s restaurant Frenchie Covent Garden.

Tom Booton becomes The Grill at The Dorchester's youngest head chef ahead of relaunch

22-Jul-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Tom Booton has become the youngest chef to head up the kitchen at The Grill at The Dorchester in London.

Flash-grilled: Elisabeth Passédat

19-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

Elisabeth Passédat, who has previously worked under Pierre Koffmann and Helena Puolakka, was named head chef at The Cleveland Arms in London’s Paddington earlier this year.

Changing places: Isaac At swaps Brighton for Rotterdam

19-Jul-2019 By Joe Lutrario

South coast ultra local sourcing restaurant Isaac At recently switched with like-minded Rotterdam restaurant Aloha for Brighton Food Festival’s International Chef Exchange.