Chef

Andrew Tuck takes the helm at Flushing’s Harbour House

08-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Andrew Tuck is to take the helm as head chef of the kitchen at Flushing’s Harbour House pub from the beginning of February.

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list 2024 unveiled

05-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The venues that have made the 2024 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list have been revealed ahead of the full announcement early next year.

Jean-François Piège to make UK debut with Mimosa

05-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Jean-François Piège will bring his French Riviera-inspired Paris restaurant Mimosa to The Langham, London hotel early next year.

Ruth Hansom to launch first solo restaurant

01-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Ruth Hansom is to launch a modern British restaurant and wine bar under her own name in partnership with her husband Mark Hansom-Rigby in Bedale, North Yorkshire.

‘Challenging’ recruitment landscape forces Ottolenghi to cut opening hours as group sees turnover rise

30-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The Ottolenghi group has had cut operating hours across some of its sites as a result of challenges to recruitment caused by Brexit and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Claude and Lucy Bosi to bring ‘a little piece of Lyon to Fulham’ with Josephine

30-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Claude Bosi and his wife Lucy will launch their first joint venture early next year – a new neighbourhood-style French bistro in London’s Fulham.

Flash-grilled: Nick Yung

29-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at Pan Pacific London’s flagship restaurant, Straits Kitchen, on starting out as a prep cook, tackling bad attitudes in the workplace, and his favourite fast food joint.

Perilla pair to launch Morchella in Clerkenwell

23-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The pair behind popular north London restaurant Perilla are to launch a new venture next year in Clerkenwell, just off Exmouth Market.

Andrew Fairlie Scholarship 2023 winners announced

23-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Darren Seggie and Rachel Bremner have been named as this year’s recipients of the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship.

Birch’s Hertfordshire hotel closes suddenly - updated

21-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Birch’s Cheshunt hotel has closed suddenly following the company behind it being placed into administration.

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Jamie Oliver: “This is a really important moment, and it means the world to me”

21-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The TV chef has assembled a team of familiar faces from his Barbecoa days to lead the opening of his highly anticipated return to London’s restaurant scene.

Whyte Rushen launches crowdfund to support the opening of first permanent restaurant

17-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The London-based chef known as Whyte Rushen has created a crowdfund to support the opening of his first permanent restaurant, which is set to launch next month in Hackney.

Flash-grilled: Dani García

15-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The Spanish heavy hitter behind Bibo in London's Shoreditch on his first industry job, collaborating with McDonald's, and debating the nuances of his home country's cuisine.

Latest opening: Lyla

14-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Edinburgh chef Stuart Ralston has thrown down the culinary gauntlet with his restaurant on the former 21212 site.

Book review: The Korean Cookbook

10-Nov-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Junghyun Park and Jungyoon Choi's book takes a scholarly look at the history of Korean food.

Helen Graham steps away from Bubala to pursue solo projects

06-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Helen Graham has stepped down from her role as executive chef of meat-free Middle Eastern restaurant Bubala after five years in order to pursue ‘some exciting solo projects’.

Michael Deane to close Michelin-starred Deanes Eipic restaurant

02-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Belfast-based chef Michael Deane has announced he will close his Michelin-starred Deanes Eipic restaurant in January and launch a new value-led concept in its place.

Flash-grilled: Miller Prada

01-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The Colombian-born chef behind HUMO in London's Mayfair on his early career, his problem with baked beans, and what he considers to be his signature dish.

Karl O’Dell leaves Park Row to join CORD

01-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Former Park Row executive chef Karl O’Dell has left the DC-inspired Soho restaurant to join CORD, the fine dining restaurant on London’s Fleet Street owned by French culinary school Le Cordon Bleu.

Kray Treadwell plots new direction for 670 Grams

27-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Kray Treadwell is to drop the tasting menu at his Birmingham restaurant 670 Grams at the end of the year in favour a 'more informal' sharing-style format.

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“It’s not made for the purists” – Peter Lloyd on Sticky Mango’s expansion

27-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Seven years on from launching Sticky Mango in London’s Waterloo, chef Peter Lloyd is taking a leap of faith with not one but two new openings in the capital.

Flash-grilled: Julia Patterlini

25-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at Heckfield Place on working with Skye Gyngell, what to drink with Brazilian barbecue, and cooking for fussy canines.

Chef James Golding joins Table Talk Foundation as head of food education

24-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Sussex-based charity Table Talk Foundation has appointed high-profile chef James Golding as its head of food education.

The Man Behind The Curtain to relaunch as Psycho Sandbar

23-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Michael O’Hare’s Michelin-starred Leeds restaurant The Man Behind The Curtain is to close at the end of the year and relaunch as new concept Psycho Sandbar.

Flash-grilled: Jack Coghill

18-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The chef patron of Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s in Dunfermline, Scotland, on troubling Tripadvisor reviews, what he orders at McDonald’s, and why a decorator’s paint scraper is a crucial kitchen utensil.

The Lowdown: chef potato wars

13-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

James Martin has put his spuds on the line with a new range of potato products aimed at chefs.

Simon Rogan to bring Aulis to Thailand

09-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Simon Rogan will bring his chef’s table restaurant concept Aulis to the Thai island of Phuket this December.

"You’re going to be blown away": Sally Abé's The Pem reopens this month

06-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Sally Abé will reopen her restaurant The Pem later this month following a three-month refurbishment.

Sarit Packer: “For us, baking has always been a big part of what we do”

05-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The co-founder of Middle Eastern restaurant group Honey & Co on the launch of their café concept, Honey & Co Daily, and London’s voracious appetite for baked goods

Flash-grilled: Alberto Landgraf

04-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The acclaimed Brazilian chef, who recently launched his first London restaurant, Bossa, in Marylebone, on what he'd do if he wasn't in kitchens, and a dangerous deep sea fishing trip.

The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 to be held in Las Vegas

04-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, sponsored by San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, will be hosted in the US city of Las Vegas in June next year.

Corrigan group swings to loss despite rise in revenue

03-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Richard Corrigan Restaurants saw a sizeable rise in turnover last year, but ‘material cost pressures’ impacted the group’s ability to covert it into profit.

"It's been emotional": Stephen Terry’s The Hardwick closes

02-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Stephen Terry’s Abergavenny restaurant The Hardwick has closed suddenly after nearly two decades in business.

Sven-Hanson Britt joins Monica Galetti’s Mere as head chef

29-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Sven-Hanson Britt has joined Monica and David Galetti’s Fitzrovia restaurant Mere as head chef, two months after closing his own London restaurant Oxeye.

Flash-grilled: Arjun Gurung

27-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

The chef founder of Nepali street food concept Tipan Tapan, which operates out of Arcade's two London food halls, on his first industry job and favourite food and drink pairing.

Paul Ainsworth and Angela Hartnett recognised at AA Hospitality Awards

26-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Paul Ainsworth and Angela Hartnett were among the chefs recognised at the AA Hospitality Awards 2023, which took place last night (25 September) at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London.

Flash-grilled: Colin Anderson

20-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

The chef director of Brett in Glasgow, Scotland, on how he got his start in the industry, what drink to pair with fish and chips, and his dream dinner party.

Meet the Radfords – the family forging a lasting dining legacy in Edinburgh

19-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

More than a decade on from launching Timberyard, the Radford family are riding higher than ever, with a first Michelin star under their belts and second restaurant on the way.

Stuart Ralston: “Lyla could be my finest hour"

15-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

The Edinburgh-based chef discusses taking on the former site of the late Paul Kitching’s 21212 restaurant, and offering inspiration to younger chefs with his new cookbook.

"I'm not retiring quite yet": Marcus Wareing to close Marcus at The Berkeley

14-Sep-2023 By Restaurant

Marcus Wareing will close his eponymous restaurant Marcus at The Berkeley in Knightsbridge later this year.

Restaurant Story executive chef Tom Phillips wins Bocuse d’Or UK National Selection

11-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Tom Phillips, executive chef of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story in London, will be the next chef to represent the UK in the Bocuse d’Or cooking competition.

Flash-grilled: Imad Alarnab

06-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

The chef founder of the recently relaunched Imad's Syrian Kitchen in London's Soho on the importance of authenticity, struggles with staffing, and learning how to cook from his mother.

Larry Jayasekara and Tim Jefferies to launch The Cocochine in Mayfair next month

05-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Former National Chef of the Year winner Larry Jayasekara will launch his first solo restaurant next month on Bruton Place in London's Mayfair.

Zahter announces the passing of 'visionary' chef founder Esra Muslu

31-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

London-based Istanbulite restaurant Zahter has announced the passing of its founder and head chef Esra Muslu.

Flash-grilled: Roy Brett

30-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The chef patron of Edinburgh's Ondine Oyster & Grill on travels in South Africa, staying humble, and the ups and downs of running your own restaurant.

Rowley Leigh: “I don’t think we’re in for a gerontocratic revolution of old geezers coming back into the kitchen”

25-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The legendary chef on his new Notting Hill residency, how the London dining scene has changed, and his thoughts on the closure of Le Gavroche.

Jackson Heron appointed head chef at Kinsbrook Vineyard

23-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

West Sussex vineyard Kinsbrook has appointed Jackson Heron as head chef of its onsite restaurant.

Latest opening: GrassFed

22-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Salt chef Paul Foster’s London debut is focused on steak but is not a steakhouse as such.

Michael Caines permanently closes The Harbourside Refuge

22-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Michael Caines has permanently closed his waterside restaurant and bar The Harbourside Refuge in Porthleven, Cornwall, nearly 10 months after mothballing the site due to mounting costs.

Book review: Chefwise

18-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

100 leading chefs from across the world share their insider knowledge in this practical and inspirational new book.