Fine Dining

11 food, drink and restaurant trends for 2024

10-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

What will the next 12 months bring for the restaurant sector? No one really knows, but we’ve had a stab at making some predictions anyway. Here’s what we think 2024 has in store.

Jennifer Collins appointed head chef at The Pem

09-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

Jennifer Collins has been named as the new head chef at Sally Abé’s Westminster restaurant The Pem.

Sandy Jarvis: “We are looking forward to opening a restaurant and seeing how good we can really make it”

05-Jan-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Sandy Jarvis, former head chef and managing director at The Culpeper Family Hospitality Group and his husband Clément Cousin will open neighbourhood bistro Bavette in Horsforth, Leeds, next month.

Gareth Bartram to leave Winteringham Fields after nine years

02-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Winteringham Fields head chef Gareth Bartram has announced that he is leaving the Lincolnshire restaurant in February after almost a decade.

Galvin La Chapelle to undergo refurbishment ahead of 15th anniversary

18-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

The Galvin brothers’ Michelin-starred London flagship Galvin La Chapelle is to undergo a refurbishment in early January ahead of its 15th anniversary later in the month.

Michelin-starred Aberystwyth restaurant SY23 to close

18-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Michelin-starred Aberystwyth restaurant SY23 is to close its doors at the end of the year, with its owners blaming 'the unprecedented challenges of the current financial climate'.

Friday five: the week's most read stories

15-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

MasterChef The Professionals winner Tom Hamblet's residences, the departure of Nathan Davies from SY23, and the relaunch of Knightsbridge stalwart Sale e Pepe were among this week's most read hospitality stories.

Haar times: the Scottish chef building his own culinary fiefdom

14-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Having started in kitchens at 15, Dean Banks has now established himself as one of Scotland’s most prominent restaurateurs. And there’s more to come from the Arbroath-born chef.

Nathan Davies to leave SY23

14-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Welsh chef Nathan Davies has announced he is to leave his Michelin-starred Aberystwyth restaurant SY23.

Flash-grilled: Joe Laker

13-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

The chef patron of Counter 71 in London’s Shoreditch on his first industry job, tasting menus, and why he couldn't live without a Pacojet.

Owen Kenworthy to oversee kitchen at Julie's

11-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

Owen Kenworthy has been named chef-patron at much-loved Holland Park restaurant Julie’s in preparation for its revival next spring.

Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2024 to be published in February

06-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

The 2024 Michelin star revelation ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland will take place at Manchester's Midland Hotel on 5 February.

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.

Aqua man: how David Yeo built an international restaurant group

04-Dec-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Twenty-three years on from opening his first restaurant, the Aqua Restaurant Group founder is showing no signs of slowing down, with new London restaurants Luci and Azzurra and more to come.

How I Got Here: Ranjit Mathrani

04-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

The chairman of Indian restaurant group MW-Eat, who was recognised at this year's R200 Awards, on what makes a good leader and how to deal with unpredictability in business.

JKS targets US market after latest funding round

04-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

JKS is eyeing expansion into the US market as well as further growth in the Middle East following the completion of its latest funding round.

Lee Westcott says he plans to relaunch Elodie in a new location

04-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Lee Westcott says his Elodie restaurant will return following the closure of Birch Selsdon.

Paul Burgalières promoted to executive chef at L’Enclume

01-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

Paul Burgalières has been appointed as executive chef at Simon Rogan’s three Michelin-starred L’Enclume following his time as head chef.

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.

Administrators close Birch Selsdon

29-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Two restaurants overseen by chef Lee Westcott have closed with the hotel in which they were located being forced to shut.

Meet the chef setting up a top-flight dining experience within his house

29-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Fera at Claridge’s and Smoking Goat chef Aaron Dalton is hoping to hit a home run with his Worthing restaurant Four.

Restaurant Eats Out: Notting Hill

27-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Notting Hill has become one of the capital's hottest foodie destinations. Restaurant took a group of chefs and operators to check out three of the best places to eat in the area.

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.

UK restaurant market growth remains behind pubs and fast food as outlet decline hinders recovery

15-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The UK restaurant market is forecast to grow by 5.2% to a value of £18.7bn in 2023, the latest Lumina Intelligence Restaurant Market Report shows.

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.

Price hikes creating ‘new tier of hyper-luxurious restaurants’

08-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Average price hikes of 10.7% in London and 14.7% outside London are ‘swelling a new tier of hyper-luxurious restaurants’, the new edition of Harden’s London Restaurants claims.

Jeremy King to relaunch Simpson’s in the Strand - updated

06-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Jeremy King will relaunch historic London dining destination Simpson's in the Strand next year, saying it will be 'the apotheosis' of his career.

Gold Service Scholarship 2024 announces semi-finalists

03-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The 40 front-of-house professionals who have made it through to the semi-final of the 2024 Gold Service Scholarship have been revealed.

Moor Hall to add seven Garden Rooms to its estate

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms is expanding its accommodation offering with the launch of seven Garden Rooms.

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.

People on the move: November 2023

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

New appointments at Claridge's, CORD, Searcys, Restaurant Associates, and Aqua Nueva are among this months big job moves.

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.

Caviar House partners with Threadneedles Hotel for first City restaurant

31-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Luxury seafood restaurant and retail brand Caviar House & Prunier has partnered with the Threadneedles Hotel to launch its first outpost in the City of London.

Simon Attridge joins Claridge’s as culinary director

30-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Simon Attridge has been appointed culinary director at Claridge’s replacing chef Dmitri Magi.

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.

Gold Service Scholarship sees record number of quarter-finalists

27-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The 2024 Gold Service Scholarship has seen a record number candidates reach the quarter-finals, with more than 100 entrants qualifying this year.

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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.

Uncorked: Stuart Skea

26-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The sommelier at Edinburgh’s recently launched Lyla on serving explosive bottles of Champagne, the most overused tasting notes, and the best wine to pair with roast lamb.

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.

Dan McGeorge to leave Rothay Manor to embark on Liverpool project

25-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Chef Dan McGeorge has stepped down as head chef at Ambleside’s Rothay Manor after six years.

Catch CLAP in London’s Knightsbridge

24-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Middle East-based Japanese dining concept CLAP is to make its UK debut later this year in London’s Knightsbridge.

Tamburrini and Wishart closes

23-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Cameron House has closed its fine dining restaurant Tamburrini and Wishart.

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.

Latest opening: Mauro Colagreco

20-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

One of the most vaunted chefs in the world has set up shop at the newly opened Raffles London at The OWO hotel.

Ibiza party venue Blue Marlin to open in Shoreditch

20-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Ibiza beach club and restaurant Blue Marlin is coming to London later this year.

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Gone fishing: the new Jersey restaurant angling for success

18-Oct-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Translated as ‘to try to catch a fish’, Great British Menu finalist Joe Baker’s new Jersey restaurant Pêtchi is unlike anything seen on the Channel Island before.

Latest opening: Aven

17-Oct-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Lancashire's bounteous larder is celebrated at this new Preston restaurant.