Le Gavroche

Albert Roux dies aged 85

06-Jan-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Hugely influential chef restaurateur Albert Roux has died at the age of 85 having been unwell ‘for a while’, the Roux family has revealed.

Updated: Restaurants offering nationwide meal kits

11-Nov-2020 By Stefan Chomka

From Michelin-starred meal boxes from James Lowe, Jason Atherton, Michel Roux Jr and Simon Rogan to vegan DIY taco kits and Sri Lankan dinners, here are the latest nationwide restaurant meal kits.

Fine dining restaurants announce reopening dates and plans

19-Jun-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Some of the countries most vaunted restaurants are gearing up for re-opening despite a lack of clarity from Government on when the industry can re-open for eat-in and what safety measures will need to be in place.

Bryn Williams to open veg-focused restaurant at Somerset House

31-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

Welsh chef Bryn Williams has announced plans to launch a new restaurant at London’s Somerset House arts centre this March.

Le Gavroche celebrates 50th birthday with new menu

29-Mar-2017 By Sophie Witts

Le Gavroche is celebrating its 50th year in business with the launch of a new menu.

Monica Galetti on Mere, learning from Michel Roux Jr, and working with her husband

24-Mar-2017 By Stefan Chomka

The MasterChef judge and former Le Gavroche senior sous chef has just opened her debut restaurant Mere, in London’s Fitzrovia, with husband David

The top 5 stories in hospitality – 12/12-16/12

16-Dec-2016 By Hannah Thompson

From service charge controversy at Le Gavroche, and Gary Usher's crowdfunding, to a £403m deal for Punch pubs, we round up the industry's biggest stories this week

Le Gavroche to cut opening hours following investigation

18-Nov-2016 By Sophie Witts

Michel Roux Jr’s restaurant Le Gavroche is to further reduce its opening hours after several former employees claimed they were paid less than minimum wage.

The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 01/02 - 05/02

05-Feb-2016 By Sophie Witts

What were some of the top stories in hospitality this week? Here's our pick.

Le Gavroche switches to five-day week to improve staff work-life balance

12-Nov-2015 By Sophie Witts

Michel Roux Jr has announced that Le Gavroche will switch to a five-day week in order to trial new pop-up dining experiences and improve staff hours.

Jun Tanaka to open first solo restaurant

09-Oct-2015 By Sophie Witts

Former Pearl executive chef Jun Tanaka is to launch his first solo restaurant - The Ninth - on London’s Charlotte Street in November.

Toto’s Italian restaurant launching in Knightsbridge

25-Apr-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Italian restaurant and bar Toto’s will be opening in London’s Knightbridge in May following a £3m two-year refurbishment. 

Michel Roux Jr quits MasterChef: The Professionals over clash with BBC

11-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

“Negotiating with the BBC can be a frustrating process,” said Michel Roux Jr as the legendary two-Michelin-starred chef announced he will not be working for the corporation for the foreseeable future.

Monica Galetti: Pearls of Wisdom

20-Dec-2013 By Luke Nicholls

She’s the Samoan-born Le Gavroche sous chef that has become known as the tough-talking MasterChef: The Professionals judge. But how much do we really know about Michel Roux Jr’s right-hand woman, Monica Galetti?

Roux rules Harden’s survey as Ramsay comes up short

07-Nov-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Michel Roux Jr’s legendary Mayfair restaurant Le Gavroche offers ‘the top gastronomic experience’ in London, according to a survey of over 9,000 diners by revered restaurant guide Harden’s.