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

Michael Thompson named as Cub head chef

15-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Former Fodder chef Michael Thompson is to take the reins of the kitchen at Douglas McMaster and Ryan Chetiyawardana’s Hoxton restaurant Cub.

Flash-grilled: Mariana Chaves

12-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Born and raised in Rio, pastry chef Mariana Chave attended Le Cordon Bleu prior to a spell with Nuno Mendes. She is currently head pastry chef at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall.

Tracey Matthews: “Restaurant groups aren’t strategic enough when it comes to HR”

12-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The former Gaucho COO and restaurant HR guru is now overseeing the rollout of upmarket home counties steak restaurant brand Prime.

How I Got Here: Matt Brown

11-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Hawksmoor's executive chef has a premier league CV that includes spells in some of London's most iconic kitchens, including The Ritz, La Tante Claire and The Capital.

Cornerstone's Tom Brown on his first year flying solo

11-Apr-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Tom Brown’s debut restaurant Cornerstone, in Hackney Wick, celebrates its first birthday on 24 April. Here, the Nathan Outlaw protégé lifts the lid on his first year flying solo.

Tony Parkin to be head chef at The Tudor Room

10-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Tony Parkin has been appointed head chef at The Tudor Room restaurant at Great Fosters hotel in Surrey.

Chef Leandro Carreira to head up Chelsea's The Sea, The Sea

10-Apr-2019 By Sophie Witts

Leandro Carreira has been named executive chef at The Sea, The Sea, the upcoming London fishmonger and seafood bar from Bonnie Gull co-founder Alex Hunter.

The Set's Dan Kenny on why he’s ditching set menus

09-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Dan Kenny recently took full responsibility for F&B at trendy Brighton hotel The Set. His changes include ditching the hotel’s set menu concept and introducing a big discount for NHS, teachers and hospitality workers.

James Cochran to launch street food venture at Lewisham’s Model Market

08-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

12:51 head chef James Cochran will make his street food debut at Lewisham’s Model Market this summer with GOAT.

Flash Grilled: Nacho Manzano

05-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The chef-patron at Casa Marcial, a two Michelin starred restaurant tucked in the mountains of Asturias, is also part of the Ibérica restaurant group, which operates eight restaurants across the UK.