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Tackling food waste through bin tech

03-Jul-2018 By Eloise Sheppard

Restaurants throw away up to a fifth of the ingredients they buy. But clever tech is helping chefs become more aware of what they discard, which is good news for both the environment and the bottom line.

The Weekender Interview: Will Bowlby

29-Jun-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Will Bowlby is the co-founder of two (soon to be three) strong modern Indian restaurant group Kricket. His cooking CV includes Le Café Anglais and the Cinnamon Kitchen.

Chef Tony Fleming: "I hate all this 'temple of gastronomy' bollocks"

29-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

Tony Fleming cooked under Marco Pierre White at The Oak Room and Richard Neat at Pied a Terre, before winning a Michelin star at Angler at South Place Hotel. He is now head chef at the newly-opened L’oscar Hotel in London’s Holborn.

Chef Masterclass: Stuffed courgettes by Sardine's Alex Jackson

28-Jun-2018 By Bill Knott

The head chef at London's Sardine shares his recipe for stuffed courgettes baked with tarragon and creme

Chef Danny Parker to leave House of Tides

27-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

House of Tides head chef Danny Parker has announced he is to leave the restaurant.

King of the jungle: meet the chef growing Asian ingredients in Dorset

26-Jun-2018 By Georgia Bronte

From his farm in Dorset, chef-turned-grower Luke Farrell supplies exotic ingredients to the UK's most exciting restaurants

Why restaurants need to wise up to public scrutiny

25-Jun-2018 By Tony Naylor

When a £1.50 supplement for extra parmesan becomes a national news story, it is a harsh, salient lesson for all restaurants.

The Weekender Interview: Peter Gordon

22-Jun-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Oft dubbed the 'godfather of fusion cooking', New Zealand-born Peter Gordon arrived in the UK in 1989 and made his name at The Sugar Club in Notting Hill. His current portfolio includes the Providores and Tapa Room in London and The Sugar Club...

Could socially inclusive recruitment solve the restaurant skills shortage?

22-Jun-2018 By Tony Naylor

With the industry suffering skills shortages across the board, certain restaurant groups are reaping the benefits of employing marginalised people.

Tommy Heaney launches crowdfund for Cardiff restaurant

21-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

Chef Tommy Heaney has launched a crowdfunding campaign to open his first Cardiff restaurant – and is offering to get a tattoo for a backer that pledges £2,000 or more.

Andrew Clarke: "We are forever talking about sustainable food, let’s not forget sustainable chefs"

19-Jun-2018 By Stefan Chomka

The St Leonards chef on dealing with depression, addiction and why his new mental health campaign is so important for the industry.

Michelin Guides' director steps down for luxury hotel role

18-Jun-2018 By Sophie Witts

Michael Ellis, the international director of the Michelin Guides, is to step down after seven years in September.

The Weekender Interview: Nathan Outlaw

15-Jun-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Originally from Kent, Outlaw worked for a string of high profile chefs including Eric Chavot and Rick Stein before striking out on his own in the south west. He now runs five fish-focused restaurants including his flagship two-star in Cornwall - which...

Atul Kochhar is fired over 'Islamophobic' Twitter post

14-Jun-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Michelin-starred Indian chef Atul Kochhar has had his contract terminated at a Dubai hotel restaurant for posting a tweet claiming that Muslims have “terrorised” Hindus.