Chef - Hospitality

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.

Rowley Leigh returns to Notting Hill with Laylow residency

17-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Rowley Leigh is making a return to the London restaurant scene next month with a residency at Notting Hill club and restaurant Laylow.

Murano to relaunch with new head chef ahead of 15th anniversary

11-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Angela Hartnett’s Michelin-starred Mayfair restaurant Murano will relaunch next month with a new look and new head chef following a brief hiatus ahead of its 15-year anniversary.

Jamie Oliver reveals name of his new London restaurant

10-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Jamie Oliver has unveiled the name of his forthcoming London restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Lasse Petersen

09-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The executive chef at Lulu’s wine bar and Llewelyn’s restaurant in Herne Hill, London, on food memories from Greece, cooking seasonally, and where to get the best kebab in Berlin.

Asma Khan: 'It’s more than possible to hire a diverse team'

09-Aug-2023 By Hannah Currie

Asma Khan has said that hiring a diverse workforce is key to inspiring the next generation in hospitality.

Journey Social pair make fine dining debut with Now Or Never

08-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The husband and wife duo behind Lancaster’s Journey Social have made their fine dining debut within a Grade-II listed site in the city’s historic quarter.

Flash-grilled: Jonny Wright

02-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef at Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh on nearly being killed by a mint leaf, his pet hates when working in the kitchen, and dining at Eleven Madison Park.

‘End of an era’ as Spencer Metzger moves on from The Ritz

02-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Spencer Metzger has announced he is moving on from The Ritz after 13 years cooking at the high-profile London hotel’s flagship restaurant.

Thomas Straker acknowledges lack of diversity in his kitchen and pledges to do more

31-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Thomas Straker has said he’s ‘committed to ensuring diversity’ in his restaurant following criticism online over the lack of both female employees and people of colour in his kitchen.

National Chef of the Year finalists revealed

27-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

National Chef of the Year has revealed its 12 finalists for this year’s competition following ‘one of the closest semi-finals in history’.

Long Read

Tom Sellers: “We have an opportunity to create something for the next generation of hotel guests”

21-Jul-2023 By Stefan Chomka

With the launch of Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair Tom Sellers is hoping to rewrite the rulebook for hotel dining in the capital.

Chef Niaz Caan to make solo restaurant debut with Paro

20-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

23-year-old chef Niaz Caan has chosen Covent Garden for his debut solo Indian restaurant project.

“For now, I just need to say goodbye” – Sven-Hanson Britt closes Oxeye

18-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Sven-Hanson Britt has permanently closed his debut London restaurant Oxeye, less than two years after opening it.

Jason Atherton secures new Mayfair outpost

14-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Jason Atherton is to open a new Mayfair restaurant having secured a site on Bruton Place that was previously occupied by Les Platanes.

Latest opening: The Portrait Restaurant

11-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Richard Corrigan has taken the reins of the National Portrait Gallery’s signature restaurant.

Book review: Imad’s Syrian Kitchen

07-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Syrian chef Imad Alarnab’s debut cookbook combines vibrant recipes from his homeland with honest and heartfelt reflections on what it means to be a refugee in the UK.

Half Cut Market appoints Jack Newton as head chef

06-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

North London restaurant, wine bar and bottle shop Half Cut Market has appointed Jack Newton as its first permanent head chef.

Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez to lead the kitchen at new Chelsea restaurant Ixchel

05-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Former Treehouse London chef Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez is to oversee the stoves at contemporary Mexican restaurant Ixchel when it launches on the King’s Road in Chelsea in September.

Hackney’s Pidgin names Naz Hassan as its new head chef

29-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Top Hackney restaurant Pidgin has named Naz Hassan as its new head chef following the departure of Drew Snaith.

How I Got Here: Antonio Alderuccio

28-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The founder and chef patron at Plant Club in Newington Green, London, on his childhood love of restaurants, being paid a fair wage, and learning from a costly business decision.

Generation Next Poll: have your say

27-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Fill in our latest poll and share your views about the current state of the sector.

Woodhead Restaurant Group tees up next London opening

27-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Woodhead Restaurant Group, the London-based operator behind The Quality Chop House, Portland and Clipstone, will launch its latest venture this summer on Goodge Street in Fitzrovia.

April Lily Partridge: “As a woman in this industry, I have to be strong”

16-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The Ledbury sous chef on being named Chef to Watch at this year’s Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, triumphing at the Roux Scholarship, and coping with anxiety in the kitchen

Flash-grilled: Theo Clench

16-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef of Cycene in London's Shoreditch on fishing with his family, what advice he'd give to someone starting out in the industry, and pairing chicken nuggets with Champagne.

How I Got Here: Ana Gonçalves

14-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The co-founder of nomadic pop up concept TĀ TĀ Eatery on the need for better margins in restaurant businesses, Nuno Mendes, and why she chose a career in hospitality.

Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023 in pictures

14-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

The biggest names in the business came together at The Hurlingham Club in London on Monday (12 June) to celebrate the UK restaurant industry at the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.

Ynyshir in Wales claims title of UK’s Best Restaurant for the second time

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Gareth Ward’s Ynyshir restaurant in Wales has been named the best restaurant in the UK for the second year in a row at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023.

Countdown begins to Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2023

12-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

There are just a few hours to go until the winners of the 2023 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards are announced.

James and Maria Close create small bites menu for Johnnie Walker’s Edinburgh venue

08-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

James and Maria Close have partnered with Johnnie Walker Princes Street to launch a menu of intricate small bites designed to be paired with whisky-based cocktails.

Mayfair restaurant Amethyst closes following departure of Carlo Scotto

06-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

High-end Mayfair restaurant Amethyst has closed its doors little more than a year after launching following the departure of chef patron Carlo Scotto.

Flash-grilled: Alex Reynolds

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef and co-owner of Eline in London's Hoxton on his first industry job, the importance of working in places that excite you, and his favourite fried chicken joint.

Simon Rogan wins top accolade at Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

02-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Simon Rogan, Adam Handling and Tom Shepherd were among those recognised at the 2023 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards, which were held last night (1 June) in Westminster, London.

UKHospitality: ‘chef vacancies need urgent action’

01-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has reiterated calls for chefs to be added to the UK’s shortage occupation list, which would make it easier for businesses to recruit them from overseas.

Bocuse d’Or UK reveals date and theme for National Selection

26-May-2023 By James McAllister

The Bocuse d’Or UK Academy is calling for chefs to compete for the chance to represent the UK in the Bocuse d’Or cooking competition.

Flash-grilled: Nokx Majozi

26-May-2023 By James McAllister

The South African chef, who's currently head pie maker at Holborn Dining Room, on memories of cooking with her father, a nasty run-in with a snake, and rolling pins.

Jeffrey Robinson to launch ‘sustainably-driven’ Cornish pub Harbour House next month

26-May-2023 By James McAllister

Chef Jeffery Robinson will launch his latest venture next month, a ‘sustainably-driven’ pub overlooking the waterfront in the village of Flushing on the south Cornish coast.

13 of the most exciting chefs in the world of pastry and bakery right now

25-May-2023 By James McAlllister

The independent out-of-home bakery space is thriving. Meet the baker’s dozen of chefs laminating their way to the top

How I Got Here: Jack Stein

24-May-2023 By James McAllister

The son of famed restaurateurs Rick and Jill Stein on the influence of his parents, his frustration at hospitality being dubbed ‘unskilled work’, and the struggles facing new restaurant businesses.

Flash-grilled: Constantin Apostu

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

The head chef of Stars Restaurant and Bar in London's Soho on pairing prosecco with polenta chips, his admiration of Raymond Blanc, and early food memories of eating breakfast.

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf to open debut London restaurant

19-May-2023 By James McAllister

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf, who runs the two Michelin-starred Oteque in Rio de Janeiro, is to open his debut London restaurant later this month in Marylebone.

Simon Rogan launches Malta restaurant

18-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

L’Enclume chef Simon Rogan has launched a restaurant in the Maltese capital of Valletta.

John Chantarasak: “We are adamant that we have to open this restaurant now”

18-May-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The AngloThai chef will cook at Outcrop, a three-month pop-up at 180 The Strand from next month. But he hasn’t given up on his dream of opening his own place.

How I Got Here: Dipna Anand

17-May-2023 By James McAllister

The chef behind Dipna Anand at Somerset House, who also co-owns Brilliant Restaurant in Southall, on being born into hospitality, building a rewarding career, and filling the sector's skills gap.

Latest opening: Chalk

16-May-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Bonhams and The Pass chef Tom Kemble has returned to the stove with an approachable but carefully-conceived winery restaurant in West Sussex.

Hospitality Action’s South West Polo Day to return after four-year break

15-May-2023 By Restaurant

Eight top chefs will come together at the Beaufort Polo Club on Gloucestershire on Sunday 3 September for Hospitality Action’s South West Polo Day.

Flash-grilled: Cyril Lignac

12-May-2023 By James McAllister

The acclaimed French chef behind Bar des Prés in London's Mayfair on his first industry job, what he'd be doing if he wasn't in kitchens, and his signature dish.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants ‘on course’ with growth strategy as sales rise significantly

12-May-2023 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants remains ‘committed to and on course’ with its growth strategy both in the UK and internationally amid a significant rise in sales.