Freewheeling: the trailer-based chef who’s cooking some of the best food in Bristol
Working out of a converted horsebox within an inner-city farm, Candice Bryant is doing things on her own terms.
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Former Cadet chef Jamie Smart to lead kitchen at Kilchoan Estate by Dunton
The former head chef of celebrated north London wine bar Cadet is to lead the culinary programme at Kilchoan Estate by Dunton, which is set to open later this month on Scotland’s remote Knoydart Peninsula.
Flash-grilled: Dayashankar Sharma
The executive chef of Worthing restaurant BAUJI on cutting his teeth in the great hotels of India, Nando’s and his wife’s prowess in the kitchen.
“A giant of the British culinary world”: Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Bill Poon dies
Celebrated Chinese chef and restaurateur Bill Poon has died aged 81.
Jonny Bone leaves Core by Clare Smyth after almost a decade
Core by Clare Smyth head chef Jonny Bone is stepping away from his position after almost a decade.
Larry Jayasekara appoints new head chef at The Cocochine
Larry Jayasekara has promoted Kushal Rai to head chef at his The Cocochine restaurant in Mayfair.
Jody Williams: “I learned that we love being here”
The indefatigable New York chef is having a second crack at bringing her Parisian-inspired gastrothèque to London.
Chef Reif Othman to lead CLAP into ‘new chapter’
High-prodile Dubai-based chef Reif Othman has been appointed to oversee the menu at international Japanese restaurant brand CLAP.
Flash-grilled: Khanh Tran-Thanh
The Canadian-born head chef at east London restaurant Angelina on cacio e pepe, square dinner plates and pairing Franciacorta with Wotsits.
Pip Lacey leaves Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Pip Lacey has left her role as executive chef at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery six months after its opening, Restaurant has learnt.
Flash-grilled: Ethan Pack
The head chef at Three Sheets Soho on Nigel Slater, deconstructed beef tartare and cooking “like an English grandad that went to culinary school”.
Max Coen leaves Dorian
Chef Max Coen has left Dorian, the Michelin-starred Notting Hill restaurant he helped launch four years ago.
Copa Jerez returns for its 12th edition
Entries are open for international gastronomic competition Copa Jerez.
Marco Pierre White confirms biopic has stalled
Marco Pierre White has confirmed that a planned biopic of his life, which was set to be directed by Ridley Scott, will no longer go ahead.
The art of the second act: Phil Howard on Elystan Street at 10
As his Chelsea flagship celebrates a big milestone, one of the greatest chefs the capital has ever seen explains how restraint - both on the plate and in the restaurant business more generally - has been key to the latter part of his career.
Scottish duo triumph at Toque d’Or 2026
Two students from Scotland have been revealed as winners of this year’s Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or competition.
Andreas Antona appointed MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Birmingham-based chef and restaurateur Andreas Antona has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the hospitality sector and charity.
Simon Rogan awarded Outstanding Contribution Award at the National Restaurant Awards 2026
Simon Rogan has arguably done more than any other British chef in the past two decades to shape what appears on the plates of the country’s top restaurants.
Trailblazer of the Year - Maria Bradford
The founder of West African restaurant Shwen Shwen risked it all to bring the food of her country to UK tables.
Restaurateur of the Year 2026 - Adam Byatt
The chef and restaurateur behind Trinity, Brasserie Constance and Bistro Union is one of the most respected figures in the industry
Chef Adam Nevin to lead new era at Glovers Alley following Andy McFadden’s departure
Glovers Alley, the Michelin-starred restaurant at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin, has appointed chef Adam Nevin to lead a new chapter at the restaurant, following the departure of former head chef Andy McFadden.
Chef of the Year 2026 - Nieves Barragán Mohacho
The Legado and Sabor chef picked up the Chef of the Year award, sponsored by HG Walter, at this year’s National Restaurant Awards.
Bouchon Racine named UK’s Best Restaurant at National Restaurant Awards
Bouchon Racine in London has been crowned the Best Restaurant in the UK at this year’s National Restaurant Awards.
BiBi’s Chet Sharma named Gymkhana global culinary director
BiBi chef-patron Chet Sharma has been appointed global culinary director for JKS Restaurants’ Gymkhana brand.
Flash-grilled: Eduardo ‘Lalo’ Yishima
The head chef at recently relaunched Notting Hill Mexican restaurant TAQ on AngloThai, pairing carnitas with an ice-cold bottle of Coca-Cola, and his trout aguachile verde.
Andrew Wong is teaming up with Dishoom co-founder Amar Radia to launch a Chinese pub
Two-Michelin-starred chef Andrew Wong is teaming up with Dishoom co-founder Amar Radia to launch a Chinese pub in Shoreditch later this year.
Giorgio Locatelli to join Grace Dent as Celebrity MasterChef judge
Giorgio Locatelli has been announced as the newest judge on BBC’s Celebrity MasterChef, joining Grace Dent on the programme’s judging panel.
Flash-grilled: Lorenzo Salami
The chef-owner of Fulham restaurant Panta Rei on Massimo Bottura, beef tartare and his grandmother’s tiramisu.
Margate restaurant Willy’s names new head chef
Margate restaurant Willy’s has appointed Lewis Johnson as its new head chef following the departure of Mark O’Brien.
Tom Kerridge gets behind fresh campaign for 10% VAT
Tom Kerridge is fronting a new campaign calling for hospitality VAT to be cut to 10%.
Birmingham restaurant Simpsons to close after 32 years
Birmingham Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons is to close after more than three decades after failing to find a new owner.
Adam Handling launches caviar brand
Frog and Ugly Butterfly chef Adam Handling has launched a caviar business.
Tom Sellers confirms key team members for his upcoming Cornwall restaurant
Story chef Tom Sellers has confirmed the team that will lead his upcoming restaurant at the Carbis Bay Estate in St Ives.
Alex Hunter: “We’re going big on seaweed”
The Sea The Sea founder moves his seafood bar and fishmonger to larger premises later this month, which will allow him to be even more creative with all things marine related.
Flash-grilled: Yiannis Mexis
The chef behind Southwark restaurant Pyro on Grant Achatz, Belgian restaurant Hof van Cleve and his Vitamix.
Flash-grilled: Mike Shaw
The chef-patron at the Freemasons at Wiswell on hating waste and tardiness and a love of Maltesers.
The man who changed how chefs chop
For three decades, Jay Patel has been at the sharp end of the UK’s knife scene, championing Japanese-made blades as the tool of choice for ambitious chefs.
Flash-grilled: Gerald van der Walt
The South African-born head chef at Lake District Hotel Linthwaite House on Peter Tempelhoff, Kirkby Lonsdale’s The Milking Parlour and barbequed crocodile tail.
Flash-grilled: Mark Tuttiett
Rafael Cagali’s right-hand man at Da Terra on Barry’s Bootcamp, Santa Maria Pizzeria and his “lovely eyes”.
It takes two: former Sorrel husband-and-wife duo on launching The Townhouse as a two-person operation
Former Sorrel head chef Matthew Price and front-of-house manager Jenny Price have chosen the West Sussex town of Arundel to open their first venture.
Spencer Metzger: “It annoyed me that another chef would go in and turn it into a success”
The Row on 5 executive chef on how he’s seizing the opportunity to open his deeply personal French restaurant, Chez Rose.
The National Restaurant Awards 2026 Chef of the Year shortlist
The shortlist of contenders for this year’s coveted Chef of the Year award, sponsored by HG Walter, is revealed.
Crossing cultures: Jang’s head chef on showcasing Korean cuisine on Great British Menu
Dana Choi, head chef at Jang, reflects on bringing Korean cuisine to a wider audience through Great British Menu and her approach to modern Korean cooking rooted in tradition and British produce.
How I got here: Rich Cullen
The co-founder of Kiln in Newcastle on shared experiences, staying focused and following his gut.
The National Restaurant Awards 2026 Chef to Watch shortlist
This year’s shortlist, sponsored by San Pellegrino, is bursting with cheffing talent.
Chef Matt Sampson to take on former Chapters site in Hay-on-Wye
Ynyshir, Casamia and L’Enclume alumnus Matt Sampson has been revealed as the chef that is taking over soon to close Hay-on-Wye restaurant Chapters.
East London’s Lardo to ‘evolve in a bold new direction’ as Marta Sandini takes the reins
Hackney stalwart Lardo will be reimagined early next month as Italian-born chef Marta Sandini takes over as head chef.
Simon Ulph to lead Rothay Manor’s Rowan restaurant as head chef
Lake District boutique hotel Rothay Manor has appointed Simon Ulph to lead its Rowan restaurant as head chef.
Flash-grilled: Ben Wilkinson
The head chef at the Michelin-starred The Pass on proper fish and chip shops, clingfilm and breaking Daniel Clifford’s Pacojet.
Nikita Pathakji to launch Clapham restaurant
Nikita Pathakji will make her permanent restaurant debut next month, having acquired the former Brook site on Clapham’s Abbeville Road.