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

Chef Masterclass: Awadhi goat biryani

02-Dec-2019 By Bill Knott

DUM Biryani and Lucknow 49 founder Dhruv Mittal lifts the lid on a Hyderabadi classic.

Steven Smith on Mr Smith's

29-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Lancashire's Steven Smith already runs one of the UK's most ambitious pubs but is upping the ante with Mr Smith's, a 10-cover communal table that offers a more top-end and involved experience.

Flash-grilled: Lee Westcott

29-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Lee Westcott, who closed his well-regarded London restaurant Typing Room last year, announced earlier this week that he is to step down as head chef of Pensons on the Netherwood Estate after just a year in the role.

Gary Rhodes: “If you really want to become known within this industry, it takes time”

28-Nov-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Chef Gary Rhodes died suddenly earlier this week while filming in Dubai. In a video featuring the TV chef shot a few months before his death, one of the last interviews he did, Rhodes speaks about becoming one of the first TV chefs, his celebrity peers...

Chefs pay tribute to 'icon of British cookery' Gary Rhodes

28-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

Tom Kerridge and Nigella Lawson are among chefs who have paid tribute to Gary Rhodes, who died on Tuesday.

How I Got Here: Gary Robinson

27-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Gary Robinson, who was previously head chef to HRH the Prince of Wales and executive chef at the British Embassy in Washington D.C., joined The Balmoral hotel in Edinburgh as executive chef earlier this year.

Gary Rhodes dies aged 59

27-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

Chef and restaurateur Gary Rhodes has died aged 59.

Korean chef sues Michelin Guide for including his restaurant

26-Nov-2019 By Sophie Witts

A South Korean chef is reportedly suing the Michelin Guide, claiming it included his restaurant in its 2020 Seoul edition against his wishes.

Alyn Williams dismissed from his eponymous The Westbury Hotel restaurant

26-Nov-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Chef Alyn Williams is threatening to take legal action against The Westbury Hotel in Mayfair after being sacked from his job.

Lee Westcott to leave Pensons

25-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Chef Lee Westcott is to step down from his role as head chef of Pensons restaurant with rooms on the historic Netherwood Estate just a year after it launched.

Flash-grilled: Javi Blanco

22-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Javi Blanco is head chef at Eneko Atxa's Eneko Basque Kitchen & Bar in London's One Aldwych hotel.

Andrew Sheridan swaps Stargazy Inn for Craft Dining Rooms

22-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Great British Menu chef Andrew Sheridan has been appointed executive chef of Craft Dining Rooms in Birmingham.

The secret stagiaire: Number One at The Balmoral

21-Nov-2019 By The secret stagiaire

This month our stagiaire has a sojourn across the border to Edinburgh where he meets a chef on trial and deals with complicated customers.

How I Got Here: Nick Deverell-Smith

20-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Former Soho House chef Nick Deverell-Smith owns The Churchill Arms pub in the Cotswolds.

Flash-grilled: Harvey Trollope

15-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Harvey Trollope is head chef at the recently opened Sam's Riverside in Hammersmith.