Head Chef

Robbie Lorraine to lead the kitchen at Boys Hall

05-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

Robbie Lorraine, the chef behind nostalgic restaurant Only Food and Courses, is to lead the kitchen at the soon-to-launch Boys Hall restaurant with rooms in Kent.

Flash-grilled: James Harrison

13-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

The head chef at The Engine Rooms on the Great North Road in London's Finchley on his first industry job, favorite food and drink pairing, and what his signature dish is.

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.

Marius Gedminas to replace Stu Deeley as The Wilderness head chef

21-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Marius Gedminas has been named as the new head chef at modern British fine-dining restaurant The Wilderness in Birmingham.

Michael Thompson named as Cub head chef

15-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Former Fodder chef Michael Thompson is to take the reins of the kitchen at Douglas McMaster and Ryan Chetiyawardana’s Hoxton restaurant Cub.

People on the move: February 2018

02-Mar-2018 By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month in hospitality, with a new chef at a famous Mayfair restaurant and a senior hire at Busaba.

People on the move: January 2018

25-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month in hospitality, with a departure at one of London's Michelin-starred restaurants and several major new partnerships announced.

Ex-Pied á Terre head chef to open his first restaurant amid €1.3m hotel revamp

23-Jan-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Former Pied á Terre head chef Andy McFadden is opening a restaurant in Dublin early next month.

The big restaurant openings to watch in 2018 [updated]

22-Dec-2017 By Stefan Chomka

It's going to be a busy first few months of 2018 in the restaurant sector. Here's a rundown of the key openings for the first half of the year.

People on the move: October 2017

23-Oct-2017 By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month in hospitality. We round-up who's moving on and starting new roles.

The Seren Collection welcomes Tom Hine as new Coast head chef

01-Sep-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Tom Hine has been appointed new head chef at Saundersfoot’s Coast restaurant, by owner The Seren Collection. He will take the reins mid-Autumn, on 5 October.

Jonathan MacDonald on Formula One, Scottish dining and burnt aubergines

01-Sep-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Chef and owner of Glasgow-based restaurant Ox and Finch Jonathan MacDonald has a colourful employment history, having previously worked as head chef for the McLaren Formula 1 team, feeding everyone from engineers to Jay Z. He will open BABA, in partnership...

Paul Gayler is appointed food director at Wringer & Mangle

01-Sep-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Former Lanesborough executive chef Paul Gayler MBE has been appointed food director at bar and restaurant Wringer & Mangle, and will oversee the menu of its soon-to-open second site.

Peter Howarth to helm newly-refurbished The Samling

29-Aug-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Peter Howarth has been appointed head chef at newly refurbished Lake District hotel The Samling.

People on the move: July 2017

25-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month in hospitality, we round up some of the chefs departing restaurants and taking on new roles.

Paul Evans joins Mallory Court as head chef

20-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

Paul Evans has joined the three-AA-rosette Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa in Warwickshire as head chef.

People on the move in hospitality: June 2017

28-Jun-2017 By Sophie Witts

It's been another busy month in hospitality, we round-up some of the movers and shakers taking on new roles across the country.

Frederick Forster is now executive chef at The Don restaurant

21-Jun-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Frederick Forster, former Roux Scholar 2000 and National Chef of the Year 2011, is now executive head chef at The Don restaurant in the City of London.

Ten finalists revealed for National Chef of the Year 2018

21-Jun-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The ten finalists in the National Chef of the Year 2018 contest have been revealed, and include Ben Champkin, Young National Chef of the Year 2013 and sous chef at L’Enclume, and Luke Selby, winner of this year’s Roux Scholarship.

Trio of top chefs announced for new Annabel’s club

06-Jun-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Soon-to-reopen private members’ club Annabel’s - part of Caprice Holdings - has announced a trio of chefs set to take over its new dining spaces, including a former chef at The Grill at The Dorchester.

Paul Leonard joins The Devonshire Arms as head chef

02-Jun-2017 By Sophie Witts

Paul Leonard has been appointed head chef at the three-AA-rosette Burlington Restaurant at the Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa.

People on the move in hospitality: May 2017

25-May-2017 By Sophie Witts

It’s been another busy month in hospitality, we round-up some of the movers and shakers taking on new roles.

National Chef of the Year 2018 semi-finalists announced

19-May-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The 41 semi-finalists for the Craft Guild of Chefs’ National Chef of the Year 2018 competition have been announced.

Charles Smith named head chef at Lords of the Manor

11-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

Former Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) winner Charles Smith has been appointed head chef at the Michelin-starred Lords of the Manor hotel and restaurant in the Cotswolds.

Ana Roš, World’s Best Female Chef, joins star line-up at CHEFstock 2017

28-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Four top international chefs, including Ana Roš, named this year’s World’s Best Female Chef by the World’s Best 50 Restaurants, have been announced to cook alongside Michelin-starred Alyn Williams at his 2017 CHEFstock event, at the Alyn Williams at The...

FEATURE

Bel & the Dragon - the pub group with fine dining flair

07-Mar-2017 By Stefan Chomka

There isn’t a burger on the menu at any of Bel & the Dragon’s seven pubs. Or bangers and mash for that matter. And while fish and chips does make an appearance at one of its sites, the classic pub dish is noticeably lacking from the menu everywhere...

People on the Move: February 2017

21-Feb-2017 By Hannah Thompson

From a new head chef at luxury Hampshire hotel Chewton Glen, new director and chef positions at D&D London, new restaurant manager at Simpsons in Birmingham, and more, it's been a busy month in hospitality moves

People On The Move In Hospitality: November 2016

23-Nov-2016 By Hannah Thompson

From key board and chef appointments at D&D London, and new chefs and managers nationwide, to new roles at top hotel groups Brown's, Travelodge and Hilton, we look at the biggest moves this month

James Devine from Deanes Eipic named National Chef of the Year 2017

04-Oct-2016 By Sophie Witts

James Devine, sous chef at Deanes Eipic in Belfast, has been named National Chef of the Year 2017.

People On The Move In Hospitality: September 2016

21-Sep-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The back-to-school month brings a host of new appointments, including Yu Sugimoto as new head chef at The Square, Alicia Storey at the Passford House Hotel in Lymington, Jim Slater as managing director of Chipotle in Europe. 

Drake's restaurant appoints new head chef

12-Sep-2016 By Sophie Witts

Fred Clapperton has replaced Steve Drake as the head chef at Drake’s Restaurant in Ripley, Surrey following the former owner’s departure.

Hatchetts restaurant to open in Mayfair with Ramsay-trained chef

05-Jul-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Hatchetts, a British-style restaurant and bar with a chef previously at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Petrus, Murano and St John, is to open in London’s Mayfair this Friday 8 July.

National Chef of the Year 2017: 10 finalists revealed

23-Jun-2016 By Emma Eversham

The Craft Guild of Chefs has named the 10 chefs making it through to the final of the National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) 2017 competition. 

People on the Move in Hospitality: April 2016

20-Apr-2016 By Hannah Thompson

This month's appointments include Stephen Alden at the Set Hotel Group, Ian Swainson as new head chef at The Pass at South Lodge Hotel and Dale Osborne as executive chef at Aqua Shard in London.

Ex-Rotorino chef Alex Jackson to open first restaurant Sardine

22-Mar-2016 By Sophie Witts

Stevie Parle's protégé Alex Jackson is to open a Southern European restaurant in London in May.

Matt Worswick joins Pennyhill Park as head chef

08-Feb-2016 By Sophie Witts

Former Great British Menu finalist Matt Worswick has been appointed head chef at The Latymer restaurant at Pennyhill Park.

Adam Rawson quits Pachamama to kick-start own restaurant plans

05-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Pachamama head chef Adam Rawson has left his job to pursue his dream of opening his own restaurant. 

Chef Adam Newth to open first restaurant The Tayberry in Dundee

23-Nov-2015 By Emma Eversham

Adam Newth, formerly head chef at Castlehill Restaurant in Dundee and The Seafood Restaurant in St Andrews, is opening his own restaurant - The Tayberry at Broughty Ferry in Dundee. 

Trio of new appointments for Gordon Ramsay Group

25-Sep-2015 By Liam Garrahan

Gordon Ramsay Group has announced a trio of head chef appointments at Heddon Street Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay’s Plane Food and Maze Grill Mayfair.

VIEWPOINT

Chef Kevin Tickle on why foraging is not a trend

26-Jun-2015 By Michelle Perrett

Former Rogan & Co head chef Kevin Tickle will head up the food offer at Forest Side hotel in Grasmere when it opens in September. Here he talks about his plans and why foraging, for him, is more than just a trend. 

National Chef of the Year 2015: Finalists revealed

25-Jun-2015 By Emma Eversham

The eight chefs who have made it through to the final of the National Chef of the Year 2015 competition have been revealed. 

People on the Move in Hospitality: February 2015

24-Feb-2015 By Sophie Witts

It's been a busy month in the hospitality industry with a whole range of new appointments at hotels, pubs and restaurants, including The Four Seasons Hampshire, Plateau restaurant and Geronimo Inns.

Survey reveals London dining habits

29-Jan-2015 By Carina Perkins

Local sourcing and provenance are more important to Londoners than the reputation of a restaurant’s head chef, according to new research from Camden eatery Gilgamesh.

MasterChef: The Professionals 2014 - The Final Five

16-Dec-2014 By Carina Perkins

As series 7 of MasterChef: The Professionals draws to a close on BBC2, BigHospitality takes a look at the five talented chefs who made it through to the finals.

Former Kurobuta head chef joins Chisou Knightsbridge

03-Dec-2014 By Melodie Michel

Taish Tsunematsu, who used to head the kitchen at Kurobuta King’s Road, has been appointed head chef at Chisou Knightsbridge, starting 17 December 2014.

People on the Move in Hospitality: November 2014

27-Nov-2014 By Melodie Michel

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing key appointments by Menzies Hotels, ASAP, QHotels, and The Lucky Onion.

Damien Rigollet appointed head chef at Coq d’Argent

30-Oct-2014 By Lauren Houghton

D&D London has announced that Damien Rigollet will take on the role of head chef at its contemporary French restaurant Coq d’Argent in the City of London.

Russell Bateman named National Chef of the Year 2014

08-Oct-2014 By Melodie Michel

Colette’s at The Grove head chef Russell Bateman won the Craft guild of Chefs’ National Chef of the Year award last night (7 October) after a heated competition held during the Restaurant Show.

People on the Move in Hospitality: July 2014

16-Jul-2014 By Carina Perkins

We've rounded up some of the latest movers and shakers in the hospitality industry, with the past month seeing key appointments at venues including The Highwayman, Mayfair's 34 restaurant and The Kensington Hotel, as well as head office positions...

Harvey Ayliffe announced as new 34 head chef

09-Jul-2014 By Melodie Michel

Caprice Holdings has announced that Harvey Ayliffe will be taking over from Paul Brown as head chef of Mayfair’s 34 restaurant this coming Saturday (12 July).