Kitchen

Asimakis Chaniotis to ban swearing at 'new era' Pied à Terre

06-Oct-2017 By Sophie Witts

Asimakis Chaniotis has been named as the new head chef at Michelin-starred Pied à Terre ahead of a ‘new era’ for the restaurant that will include a ban on swearing.

Henry Harris to open three London pubs with Holborn Leisure

05-Oct-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Former Racine chef patron Henry Harris is teaming up with recently launched pub company Holborn Leisure to open three pubs across the capital this winter.

Former Racine chef Henry Harris on his plans for The Truscott Arms

14-Aug-2017 By Joe Lutrario

The former chef-patron of one of London’s most sorely missed French restaurants – Racine in West London - is to oversee the return of The Truscott Arms in Maida Vale. Harris has been employed by the (as yet unnamed) company behind the relaunch as chef...

Meet the chef who genuinely wants customer feedback

07-Jul-2017 By Stefan Chomka

Many people will be familiar with the following situation: after a long lunch or dinner in a restaurant, where you have been served a procession of small dishes, the chef magnanimously comes out and walks the room speaking to diners about their meal.

Adam Simmonds set for year-long Soho pop-up

20-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

Chef Adam Simmonds is to launch a 12-month pop-up in Soho prior to opening his first solo London restaurant next year.

Deliciously Ella and MaE Deli group launches third site The Kitchen Counter

05-Apr-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The Kitchen Counter, from wellness blogger and entrepreneur Ella Mills of Deliciously Ella and the MaE Deli, is to be the group's third site when it opens in London's Herne Hill this Easter.

Flagship Brasserie Blanc to be refurbished

29-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Brasserie Blanc, the 17-strong French restaurant chain led by celebrity chef Raymond Blanc, has announced that its flagship restaurant and bar on London’s Southbank will be renovated.

Pantry dining brand Jack and Alice plans permanent sites

27-Jul-2015 By Emma Eversham

The team behind pantry dining concept Jack and Alice is planning to open two permanent sites this year following an eight-week trial of a 'pop-in' on Fitzrovia's Foley Street.

Holographic receptionist among innovations at COSMO's new £2m flagship Nottingham site

23-Apr-2015 By Sophie Witts

Multi-cuisine buffet chain COSMO has launched its new £2m flagship site in Nottingham this week (21 April).

BUSINESS PREVIEW

Mark Sargeant: Duke William pub to be 'accessible to all'

15-Apr-2015 By Emma Eversham

Mark Sargeant is planning for his first pub - The Duke William - to be an accessible and welcoming environment where customers will be able to order 'simple pub food done well' alongside local ales, drinks and bar snacks.

New venture for The Dairy chef Robin Gill

05-Nov-2014 By James Wallin

Chef Robin Gill has told BigHospitality's sister magazine M&C Report that an open pastry kitchen will be the focal point of his new venture, The Manor.

Equipping your kitchen: a buyer's guide

29-Jan-2014 By Luke Nicholls

How much should I spend? How long should it last? Do I even really need one? These are the questions every chef and restaurant operator will be asking when on the hunt for a new bit of kitchen kit. Here are BigHospitality’s top 15 tips on what to look...