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

Callum Graham to head up kitchen at Bohemia Restaurant in Jersey

22-Jan-2020 By BigHospitality

MasterChef: The Professionals chef Callum Graham has been named as the new head chef at Bohemia Restaurant in St Helier, Jersey,

Chef masterclass: Trippa alla romana by Jacob Kenedy

22-Jan-2020 By Bill Knott

The Booca di Lupo chef shares his take on the traditional Italian dish.

Marius Gedminas to replace Stu Deeley as The Wilderness head chef

21-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Marius Gedminas has been named as the new head chef at modern British fine-dining restaurant The Wilderness in Birmingham.

How I Got Here: Graziano Arricale

21-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Graziano Arricale is food and beverage operating partner at Oakley Capital and chairman of London-based Italian restaurant group Chucs, which currently operates six sites across the capital

Flash-grilled: Gary Foulkes

17-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Gary Foulkes is executive chef at the Michelin-starred Angler restaurant, at the top of the South Place Hotel.

Merlin Labron-Johnson: "London was a stopping point on the way to something else"

17-Jan-2020 By Stefan Chomka

The former Portland and Clipstone chef has left the capital to open Osip, a 30-cover restaurant in the tiny town of Bruton in Somerset.

Crussh CEO steps down

15-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

The CEO of the Crussh health food and juice chain is to step down ahead of the ‘next phase of development’ for the company.

How I Got Here: Tom Cenci

15-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Former Duck & Waffle executive chef Tom Cenci joined forces with Adam White last year to relaunch well-known Bermondsey venue Village East as Loyal Tavern.

Flash-grilled: Vivek Singh

13-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Vivek Singh, who founded London restaurant The Cinnamon Club in 2001, is one of the most influential figures in Indian cuisine.

Dan Doherty opens restaurant in Deptford

08-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Former Duck & Waffle chef Dan Doherty has quietly returned to London’s restaurant scene almost exactly a year after being dismissed from his role at The Royal Oak gastropub in Marylebone following accusations of sexual harassment.

How I Got Here: Matt Beardmore

08-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Ex Trullo chef Matt Beardmore opened casual pasta-focused restaurant Legare with former Barrafina general manager Jay Patel near London's Tower Bridge last November.

Flash-grilled: Stuart Ralston

03-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Chef Stuart Ralston is chef owner of well-regarded Edinburgh restaurants Aizle and Noto.

French chef loses Michelin Guide court battle

02-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

A French chef who tried to force the Michelin Guide to reveal why it removed one of his restaurant’s Michelin stars has lost his lawsuit against the red book.

Ashley Palmer-Watts to leave The Fat Duck group

02-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Ashley Palmer-Watts is to leave Heston Blumenthal’s UK restaurant empire after almost 20 years.

How I Got Here: Natasha Cooke

24-Dec-2019 By Joe Lutrario

A former professional event rider Natasha Cooke opened her first restaurant Lupins in London Bridge, along with her friend and business partner Lucy Pedder, in early 2017.