Chef

Flash-grilled: Jessica Préalpato

06-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

The former World’s Best Pastry Chef, who recently collaborated with The Carlton Tower Jumeirah in London's Knightsbridge to create a 'unique afternoon tea experience', tells us about her career.

Restaurant Radar: June 2022

06-Jun-2022 By BigHospiality

Robin Gill's Maria G's, Firebird and Honey & Co's new site on Lamb's Conduit Street are among this month's key restaurant launches.

The Burnt Chef Project launches mental wellbeing app for hospitality sector

01-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Not-for-profit social enterprise The Burnt Chef Project has partnered with mental health service provider Thrive to launch a wellbeing app approved by the NHS that's aimed at supporting hospitality employees.

How I Got Here: Civan Er

31-May-2022 By James McAllister

The Turkish-born chef behind Yeni in London's Soho on what drew him to restaurants, the importance of travel, and why he wants to abolish allocated time slots.

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2022: Food Lovers Award shortlist

27-May-2022 By Restaurant

We asked the general public to vote for their favourite restaurants across the UK, and here are the 10 finalists.

Le Cordon Bleu finally set to launch first London restaurant

26-May-2022 By James McAllister

French culinary school Le Cordon Bleu will open its first London restaurant next month, more than two years later than planned.

Flash-grilled: Kris Yenbamroong

20-May-2022 By James McAllister

The LA-based chef behind Night + Market, who is overseeing the menu for Chet’s that has just launched at Rondo La Cave in London's Holborn, tell us about his career.

Provisions to relaunch wine bar

18-May-2022 By James McAllister

North London-based natural wine specialist and deli Provisions is to relaunch its wine bar concept later this month at its original Holloway Road site.

Chaaty man: Tony Singh joins Edinburgh's Bonnie & Wild with Radge Chaat

18-May-2022 By Restaurant

Chef Tony Singh has joined Edinburgh food hall Bonnie & Wild with the opening of his Radge Chaat street food brand.

Barletta duo to open Cliftonville wine bar and restaurant

17-May-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Barletta founders Natalia Ribbe and Jackson Berg will open a wine bar and restaurant in Margate's Cliftonville area this summer.

Alex Dilling to open London flagship at Hotel Café Royal

16-May-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Alex Dilling is to launch his first standalone restaurant this summer at the Hotel Café Royal in London's Piccadilly.

David Thompson to launch Long Chim in Chinatown

16-May-2022 By James McAllister

Former Nahm chef David Thompson has secured a site in London's Chinatown for his Long Chim casual Thai restaurant, which is expected to launch later this year.

Flash-grilled: Sean Garrett

13-May-2022 By James McAllister

The head chef at The Pig & Butcher pub in Islington on where to get the best chicken wings in west London, and a dangerous scuba diving escapade in Mexico.

Rishim Sachdeva launches £150k crowdfund to take 'mostly vegan' concept Tendril permanent

13-May-2022 By James McAllister

Former Chiltern Firehouse chef Rishim Sachdeva is looking to take his 'mostly vegan' restaurant concept Tendril permanent via a crowdfunding drive.

Unilever launches online course to tackle mental health issues in kitchens

10-May-2022 By Restaurant

Unilever Away From Home is adding a Mental Health in the Kitchen course to its recently launched Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) Academy in a bid to tackle rising concerns across the industry.

Flash-grilled: Simon Shand

29-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The head chef of the Michelin-starred Leroy in London's Shoreditch on working as a fish monger, his dream dinner party guests, and what he'd do if he wasn't in kitchens.

Olia Hercules and Alissa Timoshkina named as 2022 Champions of Change by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards

25-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

Olia Hercules and Alissa Timoshkina have been recognised in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2022 Champions of Change awards for their work in launching #CookForUkraine.

Flash-grilled: Ana Ortiz

21-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The Galapagos-born chef director at the newly-launched The Mess restaurant at Messums Wiltshire on the delights of fritada, her earliest food memory, and the importance of a work life balance.

Ottolenghi appoints CEO as it gears up to celebrate 20 years

21-Apr-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Ottolenghi has appointed Emilio Foa as group CEO as it prepares to celebrate 20 years in business.

Flash-grilled: Giovann Attard

14-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The newly-promoted executive head chef at Norma in London's Fitzrovia on his love of gardening, early food memories with his grandparents, and the challenge of working in restaurants

To be or knot to be: Douglas McMaster on using invasive species in cooking

14-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The chef behind zero-waste restaurant Silo in London’s Hackney has launched a new bi-monthly dinner series that champions the use of invasive ingredients, from the grey squirrel to Japanese knotweed.

Robert Thompson to become chef-patron at North House in Cowes

13-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

Robert Thompson has announced he will become chef-patron at the soon-to-open North House in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.

Jonathan Ferguson wins the Roux Scholarship 2022

12-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

Jonathan Ferguson, junior sous chef at The Glenturret Lalique, Crieff, has won the 2022 Roux Scholarship.

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2022 to be held in London on 18 July

11-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be hosted on Monday 18 July at the historic Old Billingsgate market in the City of London.

Flash-grilled: Sarah Hayward

08-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The head chef at Tom Kerridge's The Coach in Marlow on admiration for her boss, a love of Wagamamas and overly green peas.

Book review: Portugal The Cookbook

08-Apr-2022 By Stefan Chomka

Leandro Carreira's new cookbook shows the depth and diversity of Portugal's cuisine.

Latest opening: Acme Fire Cult

08-Apr-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Andrew Clarke and Daniel Watkins have found a permanent home for their live fire cooking concept at Dalston’s 40FT Brewery.

Carlo Scotto to launch Amethyst in Mayfair next month

06-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

Former Xier chef patron Carlo Scotto is to launch his new London restaurant next month on Sackville Street in Mayfair.

Tom Cenci departs Stoney Street

06-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Tom Cenci has left his role overseeing the food at Borough Market restaurant Stoney Street and 26 Grains in Neal's Yard, Covent Garden.

Spencer Metzger crowned Great British Menu 2022 Champion of Champions

04-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The Ritz head chef Spencer Metzger has been crowned the Great British Menu 2022 Champion of Champions.

Nuno Mendes: “I want to keep dreaming”

01-Apr-2022 By Stefan Chomka

With his new restaurant Lisboeta Nuno Mendes is having a second crack at cooking Portuguese food in the capital.

Flash-grilled: Mark Donald

01-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The executive chef at The Glenturret Lalique restaurant in Crieff on his respect for Albert Adrià, the culinary status of sea urchins, and his mum's lasagne.

Gladwin brothers to launch sixth London restaurant in Wimbledon

30-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Gladwin brothers Richard and Oliver are looking to build on the momentum of their recent restaurant opening in Richmond with another neighbourhood site, this time in Wimbledon.

Robin Gill to launch neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Kensington

25-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Darby’s and Bermondsey Larder chef Robin Gill will launch a relaxed, neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Kensington this June.

Flash-grilled: Daniel Mertl

25-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The head chef of Ganymede in London's Belgravia on why he'd choose a full English for his final meal, the industry figure he admires most, and his first industry job.

Andrew Clarke and Daniel Watkins' Acme Fire Cult finds permanent home in Dalston

22-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Former St Leonards chefs Andrew Clarke and Daniel Watkins have found a permanent home for their vegetable-focused barbecue concept Acme Fire Cult at 40FT Brewery in London's Dalston.

Gordon Ramsay: 'Covid has wiped the arrogance from the industry'

22-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay has said the Covid-19 pandemic has 'wiped the arrogance from the industry', adding that it had also wiped the slate clean of 'crap' restaurants.

Asma Khan looking to relocate Darjeeling Express for second time

21-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Asma Khan has said she plans to relocate her Darjeeling Express restaurant, currently located in London's Covent Garden, for a second time.

Flash-grilled: Luke French

18-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The chef behind Jöro in Sheffield, who recently triumphed in the Great British Menu's North East and Yorkshire heat, on childhood memories of eating profiteroles and an unusual dessert-related customer request.

Jamie Oliver scrambles to pull out of Russia

14-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Jamie Oliver is scrambling to shut his Jamie’s Italian restaurant in Russia as he joins a rush of Western companies suspending operations in the country following its invasion of Ukraine.

Flash-grilled: Michelle Trusselle

11-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The executive chef at 30 Euston Square on looking up to Simon Rogan, being dispassionate about asparagus, and her highly-tuned detective skills.

Adriana Cavita's debut restaurant set for May opening

10-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Adriana Cavita, who previously cooked at El Bulli in Spain and Pujol in Mexico City, will launch her first solo restaurant on Wigmore Street in London's Marylebone on 6 May.

Chefs mark International Women’s Day

08-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Chefs and restaurateurs across the country are marking International Women’s Day (8 March) with a range of one-off events, masterclasses and specially curated menus.

Roux Scholarship announces 2022 regional finalists

04-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The regional finalists for the Roux Scholarship 2022 have been announced by chairmen Alain Roux and Michel Roux Jr, with 18 chefs selected.

Book review: The Garden Museum Café - A Year in the Kitchen

03-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Chef George Ryle’s self-published debut cookbook features a selection of fresh, seasonal recipes straight out of the kitchen of his Garden Museum Café in south London.

How I Got Here: Stuart Gillies

02-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The chef/restaurateur and former Gordon Ramsay Group CEO, who recently launched Number Eight in Sevenoaks, Kent, on working for Corbin & King, his travels in Italy, and what motivates him.

Six by Nico to reach 10 restaurants with Aberdeen opening

28-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

'Ever-evolving' tasting menu concept Six by Nico is to open its tenth restaurant in total and its fourth in Scotland this spring having secured a site in Aberdeen.

Chefs rally to support Ukraine

28-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Chefs and hospitality operators are pledging to help raise funds and sponsor visas to support people who have been displaced by the invasion of Ukraine.

Provisions heads to Hackney

25-Feb-2022 By Joe Lutrario

North London-based natural wine specialist and deli Provisions is to open a retail and restaurant space in Hackney.

Former National Chef of the Year winner Larry Jayasekara to launch Mayfair restaurant

23-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Former National Chef of the Year winner and Pétrus head chef Larry Jayasekara is to launch his first solo restaurant later this year in London's Mayfair