Angel Zapata Martin joins Brindisa Tapas as chef director
Former Barrafina chef director Angel Zapata Martin has been appointed chef director at Brindisa Tapas.
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Flash grilled: Tom Childs
The head chef of Georgie’s Bar and Kerridge’s at Corinthia London on East London trendy chefs, Heston’s Tipsy Cake and banning QR codes in restaurants.
The Wolseley Members Club to open in New York
Minor International will open a The Wolseley Members Club within its The Wolseley Hotel in New York, when it opens next year.
14 tips to ensure a merry (and profitable) Christmas at your restaurant
The run up to Christmas has officially started, so we’ve brought you an early present.
Ben Tish steps down as chef director at Cubitt House
Ben Tish has stepped down from his role of chef director at Cubitt House after five years.
Flash-grilled: Hirotaka Wada
The head chef at Mayfair’s Sushi Kanesaka on Krug Champagne, strong colognes and his boss chef Shinji Kanesaka.
Hong Kong chef May Chow to make UK debut with month-long residency
Hong Kong chef May Chow will make her UK debut next month with a takeover of Little Blue Noodle Bar at The Peninsula London.
Tom Sellers: “Everyone tells stories now”
Over the past few months, HiStory Hospitality has dramatically extended its reach with a jaw dropping new fish restaurant in Cornwall and a multi-faceted F&B project at Buckinghamshire hotel and golf course Stoke Park.
The Ritz wins Copa Jerez UK 2026
A chef and sommelier team from The Ritz has won Copa Jerez UK 2026 and will represent Britain at the international final in Spain next year.
Nathan Cornwell on swapping West London for the West Sussex countryside
The former The Silver Birch and The Barn at Moor Hall chef is leading a culinary revamp at The Woodcote, an upscale but accessible restaurant with rooms near Petworth.
Ten leading chefs to cook at Prept Collabs finale
All ten chefs who have taken part in the Prept Collabs series will come together for a one-night finale at Hide in Mayfair on 16 November.
The Lowdown: The ube export ban
The Philippines has indefinitely suspended exports of fresh ube, the purple yam central to many Filipino desserts, as international demand strains supplies of planting material.
Flash-grilled: Steven Edwards
The chef at Hove restaurant Etch on Marco Pierre White, fussy eaters and his famous Marmite bread with seaweed butter.
George Ormond named exec chef at The Barbary Notting Hill
The Barbary Notting Hill has announced the appointment George Ormond as its new executive chef.
Simon Rogan: “Expanding in the UK is not a viable proposition at the moment”
Michelin-starred starred chef Simon Rogan has warned that the government’s new tourist tax could force him to shelve plans to open more restaurants in Britain.
Mark Catchpole joins Simon Rogan’s Aulis London as head chef
Mark Catchpole has joined Simon Rogan’s Michelin-starred Aulis London as head chef, succeeding Charlie Tayler.
Flash grilled: Pietro Collina
The Group Beverage Director at Thesleff Group on pragmatic leadership, staying calm under pressure and the career opportunity he regrets turning down.
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Mursal Saiq: “We talk about food in an elitist, inaccessible way that almost scares me”
The co-founder of Texas-Afghan BBQ concept Cue Point is using her smoker and her culture to break down barriers and promote inclusivity in food.
Book review: Michael Wignall
The chef patron of The Angel at Hetton has poured his heart and soul into his debut cookbook.
Mark Sargeant returns with Surrey pub residency
Mark Sargeant is returning to the stove for a four-month residency at upscale Surrey pub The Victoria Oxshott.
Australia reclaims the title of World’s Best Steak at 2026 World Steak Challenge
A fillet steak from Australia has been crowned the World’s Best Steak at the 2026 World Steak Challenge.
The Good Front Room begins ‘phase two’ following Dom Taylor’s death
East London restaurant The Good Front Room is entering a new phase following the death of its founder Dom Taylor, broadening its focus beyond Jamaican cooking and introducing a more accessible and flexible menu.
Flash-grilled: Kristin Reagon
The head chef of Lasair at Finn Lough in Northern Ireland on classical pastry, bold four-ingredient cooking and the chicken dish she considers her signature.
Cocotte turns 10 and appoints new executive chef
French restaurant group Cocotte has marked its 10th anniversary with the appointment of Santo Pate as executive chef.
Francesco Dibenedetto returns to Claude Bosi’s restaurant group
Former Brooklands by Claude Bosi executive chef Francesco Dibenedetto has rejoined Claude Bosi’s restaurant group as culinary director.
Ahmed Abdalla reveals plans to open debut solo restaurant in York
Chef Ahmed Abdalla has revealed ambitions to open a restaurant in York following his decision to leave five-star hotel The Grand, York.
Book review: Mexican Soul: A New Style of Cooking
Chef Santiago Lastra’s debut cookbook applies the philosophy behind his world famous London restaurant KOL to simpler, more accessible dishes
Flash-grilled: Daniel Mertl
The executive chef of Brighton’s two-strong Riddle & Finns restaurant group on Brett Graham, Hedone and getting marked down by Andy Hayler for a gritty mussel.
Jamie Angel to represent UK in the World’s Creative Chef final
Gravetye Manor head chef Jamie Angel will represent the UK in the World’s Creative Chef Grand Final being held in Madrid in November.
Robbie Jameson named executive chef of MAD Restaurants
Following his appointment as head chef of Northern Spanish-inspired ALTA earlier this year, Robbie Jameson has been promoted to executive chef of MAD Restaurants.
Flash-grilled: Kirsty Easterbrook
The head chef at newly-opened Tavern in Shoreditch on experiencing an armed robbery, sea urchins, and pairing barbecued meat with Smirnoff Ice.
Cool kit: The latest equipment for restaurants
From sharp yet durable Japanese knives and temperature-monitoring technology to commercial refrigeration and barware, we round up the latest kit.
Flash-grilled: Charlie Crote
The executive chef at Fulham restaurant Constance on Adam Byatt, Perilla and his pâté en ‘Crote’.
A Michelin-starred chef has brought Korean fried chicken to London Bridge
The chef behind Michelin-starred Korean restaurant Sollip has brought a new Korean fried chicken concept to the capital.
Flash-grilled: Jack Lury
The chef-patron of Hastings restaurant Lury on his Gorilla Tit cocktail, Phil Howard’s langoustine with gnocchi and mushroom purée, and the scourge of inadequately sized chopping boards.
Tyler King swaps Condita for Knockinaam Lodge
Tyler King has left Michelin-starred Edinburgh restaurant Condita to become head chef at five-star Dumfries & Galloway coastal hotel Knockinaam Lodge.
Tom Sellers seeks London pub
Story chef Tom Sellers has instructed a property agent to find him a London pub.
Nathan Outlaw to help launch Dorset restaurant
Cornwall-based seafood specialist Nathan Outlaw is teaming up with Stellar Hospitality Group to launch a coastal brasserie and boutique hotel in Poole, Dorset.
Flash-grilled: Nina Matsunaga
The German-Japanese chef-owner of The Black Bull Sedbergh, Tsuchi and The Three Hares Café on proper German Turkish kebabs, inefficiency and wanting to be a vet.
People on the Move August 2026
This month’s round up of job moves includes a new research and development chef for Hakkasan and a new head chef for top Edinburgh restaurant Number One.
Edinburgh’s 1820 Rooftop Bar begins new chapter with ex-Fhior chef Scott Smith
The upscale cocktail bar atop Edinburgh’s Johnnie Walker Experience has unveiled a new food and drink offering created in partnership with Scottish chef Scott Smith and cocktail consultancy Mr Lyan Studio.
New London hotel Hyde & Seek appoints Ranjitkumar Sukumaran to oversee F&B
Upcoming Bayswater hotel Hyde & Seek has named Ranjitkumar Sukumaran as its executive head chef ahead of its launch next month.
The Cumberland Hotel makes two senior chef appointments
The Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch has made two senior culinary appointments across The Cumberland and Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen venues.
Cavita restaurant to relaunch with new menu and direction
Adriana Cavita is to relaunch her Mexican restaurant Cavita in Marylebone this October.
Flash-grilled: Mark Abbott
The head chef at London restaurant Aqua Shard on Pierre Koffmann, lemon tart and a near-death experience with an espuma gun charger.
Top chefs back scheme funding student visits to Michelin-starred restaurants
A new £10,000 grant fund has been launched to help catering and hospitality students in England access educational experiences beyond the classroom.
Nathan Cornwell joins The Woodcote amid culinary revamp
Former Silver Birch chef Nathan Cornwell has joined West Sussex restaurant with rooms The Woodcote as chef director.
Paul Ainsworth: “If this goes wrong, that’s it”
After two successful decades in Cornwall, the chef-restaurateur behind No.6, Caffè Rojano and The Mariners is putting it all on the line to breathe new life into Rock’s St Enodoc Hotel.
Mark Poynton leaves Caistor Hall following its sale
Mark Poynton has stepped down from his position as chef-patron at Mark Poynton at Caistor Hall after four-and-a-half years.
Flash-grilled: Bart Stratfold
The executive chef at Edinburgh’s Timberyard and Montrose on Tom Adams, tardiness and ham, egg and chips.