Tom Aikens

Harden's announces 2021 London Restaurant Awards winners

07-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Elizabeth Haigh, Tom Aikens, Sollip’s Woongchul Park and Bomee Ki, Alexis Gauthier, and Kate Nicholls were among the winners at the Harden’s 2021 London Restaurant Awards.

Tom Aikens to launch restaurant in Indonesia

29-Jul-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Muse chef patron Tom Aikens is to open a restaurant in The Langham Jakarta this September.

Sam Ashton-Booth joins Tom Aikens to lead research and development

15-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Former Stem head chef Sam Ashton-Booth has joined Tom Aikens' team as head of research and development

Table for three: Ross McPhail and Alex Pennington

26-Feb-2021 By Restaurant

The duo behind new restaurant meal kit business Finish & Feast, which is working with chefs including Tom Aikens, Ruth Hansom and Marianne Lumb, on making the makeaway market work and why it’s here to stay post lockdown.

Only a Pavement Away calls on furloughed chefs for new charity campaign

17-Nov-2020 By Restaurant

Hospitality charity Only a Pavement Away and its chef ambassador Tom Aikens are raising funds for people in the sector through a new campaign that is targeted at furloughed chefs.

Tom Aikens, John Williams and Mark Birchall among AA rosette award winners

27-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Four British restaurants including Tom Aikens' Muse in London's Belgravia and The Ritz Restaurant in Piccadilly, overseen by chef John Williams, have been awarded four AA rosettes.

Only A Pavement Away raises £3,000 through Tom Aikens cookery challenge initiative

05-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Hospitality charity Only A Pavement Away has raised £3,000 through an online cookery challenge fundraiser led by chef Tom Aikens.

Tom Aikens: "The calibre of restaurants in London is so high, trying to stand out is tough"

14-Feb-2020 By Stefan Chomka

The renowned chef on the inspiration behind his new Georgian townhouse restaurant Muse, channelling childhood memories, bringing something fresh to the capital’s dining scene and being called pretentious.

Latest opening: Muse

07-Feb-2020 By Restaurant

Tom Aikens' return to fine dining is a singular restaurant that channels an Austin Powers meets art deco vibe.

Tom Aikens closes final Tom's Kitchen site

22-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Tom’s Kitchen, the casual dining group founded by chef Tom Aikens, is no more following the closure of its single remaining UK location in London’s Chelsea earlier this month.

Tom Aikens to return to fine dining fold with Muse in Belgravia

09-Oct-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Tom Aikens is making a dramatic return to London’s fine dining scene with an intimate 25-cover restaurant in Belgravia.

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.

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

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.

Wembley stadium’s restaurant extravaganza

06-Jun-2007 By Restaurant

Here's a teaser for you. Name the two biggest restaurants in London. Well, there's the Atrium, of course, and the Corinthian Club… What's that? Never heard of them? That could be because they lie outside the glittering heart of ...