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Roux Scholarship launches 2022 competition

09-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

The hunt for the next Roux Scholar has begun, just two weeks after the conclusion of the 2020/21 competition.

Crieff Hydro hotel groups names Ross Bootland as group executive chef

08-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Scottish hotel group Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has appointed Ross Bootland as its group executive chef.

Flash-grilled: Tes Ryu

05-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

The sushi counter head chef at Alexis Gauthier’s vegan restaurant 123V on simplicity in cooking and why her knives are so precious.

Callum Leslie and Will Lockwood to head up Tommy Banks' Black Swan and Roots restaurants

05-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Tommy Banks has promoted two of his chefs to senior roles at his Michelin-starred The Black Swan at Oldstead and Roots restaurants.

Stephen Terry and Paul Foster on the National Chef of the Year

05-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

We caught up with high profile chefs Stephen Terry and Paul Foster to discuss the importance of cooking competitions.

Oli Martin to relaunch 263 in Preston

04-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Oli Martin is to takeover the reins at 263 in Preston, Lancashire, having left his role as head chef at Hipping Hall in the Lake District.

Craig Johnston named head chef at Marcus Belgravia

04-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Craig Johnston has been promoted to head chef at Marcus Wareing’s Michelin-starred restaurant Marcus Belgravia.

Flash-grilled: Stefan Cosser

29-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The chef and food development consultant who helped launch Restaurant Brands Collective last year on working at The Fat Duck Experimental Kitchen, and why foams in cooking are overrated.

Jean-Christophe Novelli puts out call for FutureChef Northern Ireland competitors

26-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Jean-Christophe Novelli is calling on young chefs from across Northern Ireland to take part and compete in Springboard’s annual FutureChef competition, having recently been appointed head judge.

Oli Williamson wins 2020/21 Roux Scholarship

26-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Oli Williamson has been named the winner of the 2020/21 Roux Scholarship cooking competition.

Flash-grilled: Meg Greenacre

22-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The group head chef at vegan restaurant group Erpingham House on her respect for Michel Roux Jr, a disastrous dessert incident, and why she'd ban animal products.

Chris Denney: “Fiend is less schizophrenic and frenetic. It’s a more grown-up restaurant”

22-Oct-2021 By Stefan Chomka

The creative chef-patron of 108 Garage in Notting Hill has made a triumphant return to the area with his new restaurant Fiend.

Thomas Swaby crowned the National Chef Of The Year

21-Oct-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Former Inverlochy Castle head chef Thomas Swaby has been named National Chef Of The Year following one of the highly respected cookery competitions ‘closest ever’ battles.

Le Manoir’s Daniel Cornish wins Young National Chef Of The Year

21-Oct-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons senior chef de partie Daniel Cornish has been named Young National Chef Of The Year.

Julien Jouhannaud appointed executive chef at Langan’s ahead of relaunch

21-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Julien Jouhannaud, who previously worked under Alain Ducasse, has been appointed executive chef at Langan's in London's Mayfair, ahead of the restaurant's relaunch later this month.

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A meal with the previous National Chef Of The Year winner Nick Smith

21-Oct-2021 By Continental Chef Supplies

The former Vacherin head chef serves up a three-course meal and shares his views on sustainability, chef welfare and how the National Chef Of The Year competition has changed over the years.

Flash-grilled: Michael Kwan

15-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The head pastry chef at the Hotel Café Royal in London's Piccadilly, who recently impressed at the Coup de Monde de la Patisserie in France, discusses his career to date.

D&D London unveils permanent chef training programme

13-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

D&D London has announced it will be permanently rolling out its chef training programme that it launched over the summer.

Elizabeth Haigh's Makan pulled from shelves following plagiarism allegations

11-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Elizabeth Haigh's debut cookbook Makan has been pulled from shelves amid allegations that she plagiarised recipes and personal stories from another Singaporean chef.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants plans South Korea roll out

11-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has signed a long-term partnership deal to open numerous dining outlets across South Korea in the next 10 years.

Andrew Wong: “I don’t ever want this restaurant to become a relic”

11-Oct-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The Chef of the Year at the National Restaurant Awards on shaking up his menus and the long term future of London’s most progressive Chinese restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Dominique Crenn

08-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The renowned French chef, who received the Icon Award trophy at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 this week, on her earliest food memory, first industry job, and signature dish.

Niklas Ekstedt: “I moved to England for the weather – it’s so much nicer than in Sweden”

08-Oct-2021 By Stefan Chomka

The Swedish chef and ‘godfather of wood-fired cooking’ last month opened London restaurant Ekstedt at the Yard.

Flash-grilled: Kenny Tutt

01-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The chef patron of PITCH, Ox Block and the recently launched Bayside Social on Worthing Beach, on going from bank manager to MasterChef winner, and learning from Tommy Banks.

Gary Lee on swapping The Ivy for Joe Allen

01-Oct-2021 By Stefan Chomka

The former executive chef at The Ivy has moved from one famous Covent Garden restaurant to another, joining Joe Allen as head chef

James Goodyear appointed new head chef at Adam's

28-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Michelin-starred Birmingham restaurant Adam’s has appointed James Goodyear as its new head chef.

Flash-grilled: Vitelio Reyes

24-Sep-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The Venezuelan-born executive chef of Mayfair's Amazonico on his love of Daniel Humm and his dislike for bananas.

Northcote's Obsession to return next year with British and Irish focus

22-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Chefs including Matt Abe, Hrishikesh Desai, Atul Kochhar, Monica Galetti, and Nieves Barragan Mohacho will be cooking at next year’s Obsession event at Northcote.

Iain Nicholson appointed head chef at The Machrie hotel

22-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Iain Nicholson has been appointed as the new head chef at 18 Restaurant & Bar at The Machrie hotel on Scotland’s Isle of Islay.

Jamie Oliver expands presence in India

21-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group and franchise partner Dolomite are set to open four more branches of Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria in India before the end of the year.

Flash-grilled: Santiago Lastra

17-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

The chef patron of Kol in London's Marylebone, which was named Best New Restaurant in Europe this week by La Liste, reflects on his career to date.

Jamie Oliver eyes restaurant return

15-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Jamie Oliver has revealed he is considering a return to restaurants.

Flash-grilled: Sofian Msetfi

10-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Ormer Mayfair's new executive chef on the industry figure he most admires, what he'd be doing if he wasn't in kitchens, and why he prefers Instagram to Twitter.

Tom Kerridge Group in 'really strong position to grow' as it announces head chef changes

07-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Tom Kerridge's restaurant group has announced a series of head chef changes across its portfolio, with the chef saying the business is in a 'really strong position to grow'.

Tom Booton: "There’s still a lot more I want to accomplish at The Grill"

07-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Tom Booton was named Chef to Watch, sponsored by Belazu, at this year's Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, and there's more to come from the ambitious young chef-patron at The Grill at The Dorchester.

Great British Menu unveils new judging panel featuring Tom Kerridge and Nisha Katona

06-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Great British Menu has confirmed a new judging panel for the next series that will include chefs Tom Kerridge and Nisha Katona, and Off Menu podcast host Ed Gamble.

Santosh Shah: "I want to bring this undiscovered food to London"

06-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

The former head chef at Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen City is running a six-week Nepalese pop-up at the restaurant from later this month.

Flash-grilled: Mikel López de Viñaspre

03-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

The co-founder and executive chef of the Sagardi Group of Basque restaurants on learning from his grandmother, the need for humility and a dislike of molecular gastronomy.

Dominique Crenn to receive the Icon Award at this year's The World's 50 Best Restaurants

03-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

French chef Dominique Crenn has been named as the recipient of the Icon Award trophy by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Rohit Ghai: “Manthan will be the 19th restaurant I’ve helped open in my career”

03-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

The Kutir chef-patron on his latest Mayfair restaurant Manthan, his new cookbook, and reflections on his career in London kitchens

Douglas McMaster: "My naivety is matched by my determination"

02-Sep-2021 By Stefan Chomka

Douglas McMaster's Hackney restaurant Silo won the Sustainability Award at this year's Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards for its uncompromising approach to reducing waste and promoting better practices.

Lisa Goodwin-Allen to oversee The Stafford London’s The Game Bird

01-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Lisa Goodwin-Allen, executive chef at Northcote, is to oversee The Stafford London’s The Game Bird from this month.

10 finalists named for Young National Chef of the Year competition

25-Aug-2021 By Restaurant

The 10 chefs who will be competing in the Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) final have been named.

Jonas Karlsson appointed head chef at Aquavit London

25-Aug-2021 By Restaurant

Jonas Karlsson has been appointed head chef at Aquavit London in St James’s Market.

Flash-grilled: James Lovatt

20-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

The head chef at Mark Birchall's Moor Hall, which this week was named the Estrella Damm National Restaurant of the Year for the second year running, discusses his career.

Restaurateur of the Year 2021 - Tommy Banks

19-Aug-2021 By Stefan Chomka

Tommy Banks had a very busy lockdown, pivoting from running two successful restaurants as well as farm to creating one of the biggest success stories in the restaurant meal kit sector.

Flash-grilled: Genevieve Taylor

13-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

The Bristol-based live fire and BBQ expert, who makes her Meatopia debut in September, on her earliest food memory, her dream dinner party, and the industry figure she most admires.

Andre Rhone to head up Soane's Kitchen

11-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Andre Rhone is to take on his first head chef role overseeing the stoves at Soane's Kitchen within Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in London's Ealing.

Ivan Vukadinovich takes over the stoves at Frenchie Covent Garden

11-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Frenchie has announced the appointment of 26-year-old Ivan Vukadinovic as the new head chef at its Covent Garden flagship.

Chris Shaw takes the reins at Townsend

06-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Chef Chris Shaw, whose CV includes stints at Petersham Nurseries and BAO Soho, is to take over the stoves at Townsend, the modern-British restaurant and café at Whitechapel Gallery.