Sommelier

Former chef colleagues Tom Sellers and Tom Aikens to collaborate

11-Jan-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Chefs Tom Sellers and Tom Aikens are to collaborate and co-host two tasting menu dinners at Sellers’ Restaurant Story on 15 and 16 February.

Sommeliers Xavier Rousset and Gearoid Devaney to open City restaurant

12-May-2016 By Emma Eversham

Sommeliers Xavier Rousset and Gearoid Devaney have teamed up to open a restaurant in the City of London. 

SMALL TALK

Patrick Frawley of Restaurant Story on the changing face of the sommelier

11-Dec-2015 By Emma Eversham

Patrick Frawley recently joined Restaurant Story as head sommelier. Previous roles include beverage manager at Rosewood London and head sommelier at Sushisamba. He talks about how the sommelier's role has evolved over the last few years.

Xavier Rousset to leave Texture and 28°-50° Restaurant Group

19-May-2015 By Emma Eversham

Xavier Rousset has left Texture and 28°-50° Restaurant Group, the company he co-founded with chef Agnar Sverrisson. 

Small Talk

Mark Slaney on the Horseshoe, wine and a life in hospitality

24-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

Mark Slaney was practically born into the hospitality sector – his parents, grand-parents and great-grand parents were hoteliers. He worked as restaurant manager, head of dining, events manager, head sommelier and consultant before joining the Horseshoe...

Xavier Rousset: Pearls of Wisdom

08-Nov-2013 By Joe Lutrario

Certified as a master sommelier at just 23 years old, Frenchman Xavier Rousset now co-owns Michelin-starred restaurant Texture in Mayfair, London and wine-focused mini chain 28°-50°.

Lola Rojo duo to open second restaurant & bar on Northcote Road

16-Oct-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The husband and wife team behind Lola Rojo Spanish restaurant in Northcote Road have acquired a second site less than 300 metres away - Rosita, a new restaurant and bar specialising in sherry and tapas. 

AFWS Moët UK Sommelier of the Year finalists announced

04-May-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) has announced the 12 sommeliers who have made it through to this year's final of the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year competition.

AFWS UK Sommelier of the Year competition open for entries

21-Feb-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The Acadamy of Food and Wine service (AFWS) has this week launched its 2012 UK Sommelier of the Year competition and is calling for sommeliers and wine waiters nationwide to test their knowledge and skills by entering.

Final of AFWS Sommelier of the Year competition to be held at LIWF

15-Feb-2012 By Emma Eversham

The final of the Academy of Food and Wine Service's (AFWS) UK Sommelier of the Year compeition will be held at the London International Wine Fair for the first time this year.

Fat Duck sommelier named Young Sommelier of the Year 2011

25-Mar-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Sommeliers at that The Duck in Bray have scooped up the top three awards in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ National Young Sommelier of the Year competition, held this week.

The Restaurant Show 2010 kicks off

11-Oct-2010 By Becky Paskin

Thousands of visitors have attended the first day of The Restaurant Show 2010, meeting hundreds of suppliers and experiencing numerous competitions and chef demonstrations

German asparagus at the Bavarian Beerhouse and Victorian banquets at The Valiant Trooper

14-May-2010 By Joe Lutrario

Restaurants, hotels and pubs tell us about the extra activities they're planning to make their businesses more appealing

After hours with...Nicolas Clerc

09-Apr-2010 By Emma Eversham

Nicolas Clerc joined Le Pont de la Tour last May as head sommelier and manager of the Wine Store. He talks about his career and shares his top tips for success in his field

Gerard Basset to compete in worldwide sommelier competition

08-Sep-2009 By Becky Paskin

The Master Sommelier has been chosen for the sixth time to represent the UK in the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) World’s Best Sommelier Competition

TerraVina’s Laura Rhys named Sommelier of the Year

30-Apr-2009 By Becky Paskin

Laura Rhys from Hotel TerraVina in Southampton has been named the 2009 UK Sommelier of the Year

Bollywood comes to Moti Mahal and The Albannach celebrates Tartan Day

03-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

Restaurants, hotels and pubs share their ideas for events and promotions

Xavier Rousset’s BigTalent

30-Mar-2009 By Becky Paskin

The head sommelier and co-owner of Texture speaks to Becky Paskin about the downfalls of confidence, the launch of his first restaurant, and becoming the youngest Master Sommelier at the age of 23

Le Manoir team wins wine and dessert trophy

23-Oct-2008 By Emma Eversham

Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons Pastry Chef Anne Coquelin and Assistant Sommelier Thibaut Panas devise the winning dessert and wine match in the Wines of Roussillon Dessert Trophy 2008