Launceston Place

How I Got Here: Ian Toogood

16-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

The American-born general manager of the D&D London-owned Launceston Place on a life spent working in hospitality, and changing the perception that working in restaurants is not a 'real career'.

Coming of age: Ben Murphy on making new moves at Launceston Place

02-Aug-2021 By Stefan Chomka

Recently promoted to chef-patron, the D&D London-employed chef has ditched the gimmicks at his Kensington restaurant and is pushing hard for a Michelin star.

Ben Murphy new head chef at D&D London’s Launceston Place

16-Jan-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Chef Ben Murphy, previously head chef at The Woodford in east London, has been appointed head chef at D&D London’s Launceston Place, in Kensington.

Raphael Francois joins Launceston Place as chef patron

10-Mar-2016 By Sophie Witts

Raphael Francois has been appointed chef patron at Michelin-starred Launceston Place in South Kensington following former head chef Tim Allen's departure last year.

SMALL TALK

Tim Allen on Great British Menu and his forthcoming move to The Wild Rabbit

11-Sep-2015 By Emma Eversham

Tim Allen, head chef at Launceston Place, has been on our TV screens competing in Great British Menu this week. He discusses the show and his next career move as executive chef of The Wild Rabbit in Kingham.

Timothy Allen succeeds Tristan Welch as head chef at Launceston Place

09-Feb-2012 By Emma Eversham

Timothy Allen has been announced successor to the role of head chef at London restaurant Launceston Place following the departure of Tristan Welch.

Career Profile: Alan Stewart

11-Nov-2011 By Emma Eversham

Alan Stewart’s passion for cooking started with a part-time job at Hammersmith gastropub The Anglesea Arms. He worked in support roles at Chez Bruce and Launceston Place in London before taking up his current position of head chef at Manson in London.

After hours with… Mickey Narea

10-Sep-2010 By Becky Paskin

US-born Mickey Narea traded in a high-flying career in finance for one of wine, and with just six months restaurant experience, migrated to London to begin his first sommelier position at Launceston Place