Chef

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.

Stevie Parle brings JOY to Marylebone

18-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Stevie Parle has relaunched his floral restaurant and retail concept JOY as a plant shop and café in London's Marylebone that will also host a weekly 'intimate' supper club.

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.

Finalists of National Chef of the Year competition revealed

12-Aug-2021 By Restaurant

The 12 chefs that will compete in this year’s National Chef of the Year have been revealed by the Craft Guild of Chefs.

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.

Kenny Atkinson to launch sister restaurant to House of Tides

11-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Chef Kenny Atkinson is to launch a second restaurant with his wife Abbie on Newcastle's Quayside.

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.

Flash-grilled: Asimakis Chaniotis

06-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

The Pied à Terre executive chef on his first industry job, the industry figure he most admires, and the oddest thing a customer has ever said to him.

Pía León named World’s Best Female Chef

05-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Peruvian Pía León, chef-patron of Lima’s Kjollel, has been named The World’s Best Female Chef 2021 ahead of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony in Antwerp, Flanders in October.

Generation next

He who dares - Robbie Lorraine on his nostalgic restaurant concept Only Food and Courses

02-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

The idea may invite cynicism, but chef Robbie Lorraine hopes his 80s and 90s-themed fine dining concept can break down barriers with its cheeky twists on classic British cuisine.

Flash-grilled: Harriet Mansell

30-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

The West Country-born chef behind Robin Wylde and recently-launched, low-intervention wine bar Lilac in Lyme Regis on her cooking style, Massimo Bottura, and the greatest pizza she's ever eaten.

Flash-grilled: Daniel Calvert

23-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

The British chef, who recently launched his new restaurant Sézanne at the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, on the industry figure he most admires, and the worst review he's ever had.

Mediterranean-inspired restaurant to open within Hexagon Classics car showroom

20-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant led by former Taka chef James Harrison is to open within Hexagon Classics car showroom early next month on the Great North Road in London's Finchley.

Flash-grilled: Rishim Sachdeva

16-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

The chef behind 'mostly vegan' pop up restaurant concept Tendril on Gail's, cooking with live fire, and why Donald Trump is his dream dinner party guest.

Sam Ashton-Booth joins Tom Aikens to lead research and development

15-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Former Stem head chef Sam Ashton-Booth has joined Tom Aikens' team as head of research and development

Chef Gabriel Waterhouse to relocate The Water House Project to permanent Hackney home

14-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Chef Gabriel Waterhouse’s eponymous east London dining destination The Water House Project is putting down permanent roots this September in Hackney.

José Pizarro doubles up at the Royal Academy

13-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

José Pizarro is to open two restaurants at the Royal Academy of Arts in London's Piccadilly next month.

Shay Cooper joins The Lanesborough as executive chef

08-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Former Julie's chef patron Shay Cooper is taking over the stoves at The Lanesborough hotel in London.

Roberta Hall-McCarron to relocate The Little Chartroom

08-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Roberta Hall-McCarron is to relocate her bijou Edinburgh bistro The Little Chartroom to a larger premises and use the original site to launch a new concept later this year.

Generation Next

Firestarter – one year of Hot 4 U

05-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Nomadic kitchen concept Hot 4 U has been one of the pandemic’s breakout success stories, making waves in London with its freewheeling approach and wildly eclectic cooking.

A Syrian love story - Imad Alarnab on opening his first London restaurant

05-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Forced to flee his homeland in 2015, Syrian chef Imad Alarnab has finally opened his first London restaurant, offering a window to a cuisine little explored in the capital.

Flash-grilled: Robbie Lorraine

02-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

The chef at Pop Brixton-based Only Food and Courses on the bringing back of El Bulli, his respect for Paul Ainsworth and a surprising aversion to Jersey Royals.

Latest opening: Camden Beer Hall

30-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Popular north London brewery Camden Town has opened a Bavarian-style beer hall, with British chef Theo Randall brought in to oversee the food.

Mexican chef Adriana Cavita to launch first solo restaurant in London

29-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Mexican-born chef Adriana Cavita, who previously cooked at El Bulli in Spain and Pujol in Mexico City, is to launch her first solo restaurant later this year in London's Marylebone.

TJ Worrall Thompson launches dining series promoting up-and-coming chefs

29-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

TJ Worrall Thompson, son of chef Antony Worrall Thompson, is to launch a dining series that aims to champion up-and-coming culinary talent in the capital.

Chaine des Rotisseurs announces Young Chef and Young Sommelier winners

29-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

Kieran Bradley, chef at Vineyard Hotel, Stockcross, and Markron Patana (pictured), junior sommelier at Core by Clare Smyth, have been named as Young Chef of the Year and Young Sommelier of the Year respectively at the Chaine des Rotisseurs Awards.

Cameron House Hotel bolsters culinary team with five new appointments

29-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

Five senior chefs, including former Holborn Dining Room head chef Mark Drummond and former head chef at Cairn Lodge David Lilley have joined Cameron House Hotel for its reopening in August.

Flash-grilled: Anthony Garlando

25-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

The Aqua Shard executive chef, who helped found delivery-only sushi concept Oro earlier this year, on his first industry job, and the best meal he's ever eaten.

Books

Book review: In conversation with…

25-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

A book of interviews with some of the world’s best chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers and mixologists is raising money for charity FareShare.

Flash-grilled: Dayashankar Sharma

18-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

The former Grand Trunk Road chef, who now owns Indian fine-dining restaurant Heritage in West Dulwich, on nearly becoming a doctor, and why Nando's is his favourite fast food joint.

Rohit Ghai to head up IKSHA 360 in Qatar

16-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Kutir chef patron Rohit Ghai has partnered with Qatar-based hospitality group Fork & Knife to head up Indian fine dining restaurant IKSHA 360 in Doha.

Flash-grilled: Manu Canales

11-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

The chef behind Le Bab, which has just launched a late-night kebab shop on London's Old Street, on his admiration for Keith Floyd, and once being mauled by a bull.

Chef Fernando Trocca to make London debut with Sucre

04-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Chef Fernando Trocca is to bring his contemporary Latin American concept Sucre to the capital, launching on Great Marlborough Street in Soho next month.

BigHospitality is changing

02-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

Like many of the biggest media websites that have put journalism at the forefront of their strategy, we are implementing something called metered access – meaning users will be asked to register after consuming a certain number of articles within 30 days.

Flash-grilled: Mario Perera

28-May-2021 By James McAllister

The Dorchester's executive chef on his love of tasting menus, memories of his mother's cooking, and remembering Paul Bocuse.

Flash-grilled: Yasuda Akinori

21-May-2021 By James McAllister

The head chef at recently-launched sushi restaurant Sumi in Notting Hill on learning his craft from his father, getting his start in the industry, and his love of the seaside.

Chef Rishim Sachdeva to launch six-month residency for 'mostly vegan' restaurant concept Tendril

17-May-2021 By James McAllister

Former Chiltern Firehouse chef Rishim Sachdeva is to launch a six-month residency at The Sun & 13 Cantons pub in London's Soho for his 'mostly vegan' restaurant concept Tendril.

Toby Burrowes joins Zuma London as head chef

17-May-2021 By James McAllister

Former Elystan Street head chef Toby Burrowes is taking over the stoves of high-end, modern-Japanese restaurant Zuma in London's Knightsbridge.

Six by Nico scores second London site

14-May-2021 By James McAllister

'Ever-evolving' tasting menu concept Six by Nico is to open its second London restaurant on Chancellor Passage in Canary Wharf later this summer.

Paul Bates appointed executive chef of Hilton London Metropole

12-May-2021 By James McAllister

Hilton London Metropole, the largest Hilton hotel outside of the US, has appointed Paul Bates as its new executive chef.

Chef Dani García to bring Bibo to London

12-May-2021 By James McAllister

Andalusian chef Dani García is to bring his brasserie and a tapas bar concept Bibo to the capital, launching in the Mondrian Shoreditch hotel later this summer.

Gino D'Acampo partners with Innside by Meliá hotels to create new hospitality empire

11-May-2021 By James McAllister

Italian celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo has partnered with Spanish hotel brand INNSiDE by Meliá to launch a series of restaurants and bars across its growing UK estate.

Steve Groves on his plans for Glyndebourne’s restaurants

07-May-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The former Roux at Parliament Square chef is taking responsibility for the whole of the famed opera house’s culinary output, including three restaurants totalling over 600 covers.

Vanilla Black's Andrew Dargue and Donna Conroy to launch cookery school

30-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

Restaurateurs Andrew Dargue and Donna Conroy are to launch a cookery school in Somerset that's inspired by their innovative vegetarian fine-dining restaurant Vanilla Black, which closed last year.

Richard Turner: "We are planning for it to go at least country wide"

30-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

The chef behind London butcher Turner & George, Hawksmoor and Meatopia on his meat-focused delivery business with a conscience Dickie’s

Flash-grilled: Gareth Stevenson

30-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

The head chef at Palé Hall Hotel & Restaurant in Wales on his first industry job, his signature dish, and why Michael Caines is the industry figure he most admires.

Latest opening: The Garden

30-Apr-2021 By Joe Lutrario

André Garrett’s outdoor dining space at Westminster’s Corinthia London has returned, serving up a summery menu in comfortable and - crucially - warm surroundings.

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen finally set to open next month

29-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

The first permanent restaurant from Syrian chef Imad Alarnab is finally set to open in London's Soho next month, having been delayed twice as a result of Coronavirus lockdowns.

Sally Abé leaves The Harwood Arms

29-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

Sally Abé has left her role as head chef of Michelin-starred gastropub The Harwood Arms in London's Fulham.