Kent

Stephen Harris on terroir, growing his own and the future of The Sportsman

23-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards' Sessions series kicks off with a detailed look at seminal North Kent gastropub The Sportsman.

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James Cochran: "Cooking at a high level still feels like a very white, privileged vocation"

06-Jul-2020 By James Cochran

The 1251 chef on suffering racial abuse in kitchens and why Black and Ethnic minority kitchen porters need to be given more help to move up the ranks.

Wingstop to partner with Xbox for third UK opening

26-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

US chicken wing chain Wingstop is to partner with Xbox to launch a restaurant at Bluewater Kent that features a “stay and play” gaming zone.

Jackson Berg and Natalia Ribbe to launch new restaurant in Kent

20-May-2019 By James McAllister

Former Xiringuito chef Jackson Berg is joining forces with Ladies of Restaurants founder Natalia Ribbe to launch a new concept at Dreamland Margate next month.

Flash-grilled: Matt Sworder

26-Apr-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Matt Sworder is chef owner of The Corner House restaurants in Minster and Canterbury. This May sees the launch of The Corner House Cookbook, which is billed as a celebration of Kentish produce.

Simon Ulph joins The Twenty Six as head chef

30-May-2017 By Sophie Witts

Simon Ulph has taken over as head chef at the I’ll Be Mother Group’s The Twenty Six restaurant in Tunbridge Wells.

Giggling Squid announces Bath opening and plans 70 sites in seven years

29-Apr-2015 By Sophie Witts

Thai tapas brand Giggling Squid is to open their 13th site in Bath, and plans to open 70 restaurants in the next seven years.

People 1st calls for more higher education training in wake of manager skills shortfall

27-Jan-2015 By Noli Dinkovski

People 1st has called for higher education to play a greater role in addressing the future management needs of the hospitality sector, after it claimed the industry will need 66,000 more managers by 2020.

Luminar to open club in Ashford

26-Sep-2014 By Melodie Michel

Club operator Luminar has announced the signing of a 25-year lease in Ashford with plans to open a new venue in early December.

Dev Biswal’s Ambrette Canterbury opens on 21 July

10-Jun-2014 By Melodie Michel

Chef Dev Biswal has announced that his widely anticipated Ambrette restaurant in Canterbury will open on 21 July.

The Ambrette set for South East expansion

20-Mar-2014 By Joe Lutrario & Luke Nicholls

Dev Biswal, chef patron of The Ambrette which has restaurants in Margate and Rye, has revealed plans to expand across the South East, with two new sites opening in the coming few months. 

Absolute Taste heads to Fenwick

06-Dec-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Bespoke catering and events company Absolute Taste has launched The Terrace, a new 220-cover restaurant and bar situated within the Fenwick department store in Royal Tunbridge Wells. 

Giggling Squid proceeds with plan to become national chain

19-Aug-2013 By Mark Wingett

Giggling Squid, the fast-growing Thai restaurant chain, has secured a further two sites, including its first in the Midlands, a key part of its plans to have a national presence.

Richard Phillips closes restaurant at Chapel Down Vineyard

31-Jan-2012 By Emma Eversham

Chef Richard Phillips has closed his restaurant at Chapel Down Vineyard in Kent after the local council restricted the number of weddings it could hold.

Mark Sargeant reveals plans to roll out The Smokehouse

11-May-2011 By Becky Paskin

Mark Sargeant has revealed plans to roll out his new fish and chip concept The Smokehouse across Kent and Sussex coastal towns once his inaugural site in Folkestone launches next month.