Tom Aikens

How I Got Here: Richard O'Connell

22-Nov-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Born and trained in rural Ireland, Richard O'Connell came to England in 1992 and has cooked for a string of top chefs. He currently oversees the food at Tom's Kitchen as executive chef.

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.

Chris Underwood: Career Profile

18-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Pastry chefs are few and far between in UK restaurants, but Chris Underwood has been in the pastry department for all of his working life. Gaining experience with an array of big-name chefs including Tom Aikens, Michael Caines and Alan Murchison, Underwood...

Tom Aikens Restaurant Group to open Tom's Kitchen at Canary Wharf

24-Oct-2012 By Emma Eversham

Tom Aikens Restaurant Group has announced plans to open a third Tom's Kitchen, Deli and Bar in Canary Wharf next year as part of major expansion plans for the brand. 

Tom Aikens Chelsea restaurant re-opens with new focus for 2012

09-Jan-2012 By Emma Eversham

Tom Aikens' eponymous Chelsea restaurant will re-open its doors this week with a new look and a new focus for the business.

Tom Aikens recruited as executive chef for Olympic Ball

10-Aug-2011 By Kate Mead

Tom Aikens has been recruited as executive chef for the BT British Olympic Ball where he will cook for 1,800 high profile guests.

Career Profile: Julien Maisonneuve

28-Apr-2011 By Becky Paskin

Formerly head chef at Restaurant Tom Aikens, Julien Maisonneuve is now the new executive chef of the Booking Office bar and restaurant in Marriott’s latest London hotel opening, the St Pancras Renaissance, where he will work alongside Marcus Wareing’s...

Tom Aikens abandons Paramount restaurant purchase

23-Sep-2010 By Mark Stretton

Tom Aikens, the high-end chef, has walked away from a deal to buy six sites from Paramount Restaurants  

Tom Aikens to open two restaurants at Somerset House

22-Apr-2010 By Becky Paskin

Compass Group have joined forces with Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens to relaunch Somerset House this month as Tom’s Kitchen

Pearls of Wisdom: Tom Aikens

08-Jan-2010 By Stefan Chomka

Tom Aikens was the youngest British chef to win two Michelin stars and is chef patron at Tom Aikens in Chelsea

Hospitality sector hit hard by banks' reduced lending

26-Feb-2009 By Joe Lutrario

Allegations surface that restaurants are considered too risky for loans

Tom Aikens's restaurants in management buy out

21-Oct-2008 By Emma Eversham

The chef whose restaurants went into administration last week says the buy out means he will be able to concentrate on developing the business

Marine charity urges restaurants to give better information on sustainable fish

04-Sep-2008 By Emma Eversham

The Marine Conservation Society says poor information about the sustainability of seafood products sold in restaurants and shops is leading to customer confusion over what fish they should eat and avoid.

Tom Aikens forced to close restaurant

29-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

The Michelin starred chef has been forced to close Toms Place in Chelsea after relentless complaints from neighbours about the restaurant’s odour

Restaurants called to take action against hunger

28-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Humanitarian charity, Action Against Hunger, are calling for restaurants to sign up for their annual industry campaign to help the word’s poorest countries