Chef

Tom Booton: "There’s still a lot more I want to accomplish at The Grill"

07-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Tom Booton was named Chef to Watch, sponsored by Belazu, at this year's Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards, and there's more to come from the ambitious young chef-patron at The Grill at The Dorchester.

Great British Menu unveils new judging panel featuring Tom Kerridge and Nisha Katona

06-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Great British Menu has confirmed a new judging panel for the next series that will include chefs Tom Kerridge and Nisha Katona, and Off Menu podcast host Ed Gamble.

Santosh Shah: "I want to bring this undiscovered food to London"

06-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

The former head chef at Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen City is running a six-week Nepalese pop-up at the restaurant from later this month.

Flash-grilled: Mikel López de Viñaspre

03-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

The co-founder and executive chef of the Sagardi Group of Basque restaurants on learning from his grandmother, the need for humility and a dislike of molecular gastronomy.

Dominique Crenn to receive the Icon Award at this year's The World's 50 Best Restaurants

03-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

French chef Dominique Crenn has been named as the recipient of the Icon Award trophy by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Rohit Ghai: “Manthan will be the 19th restaurant I’ve helped open in my career”

03-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

The Kutir chef-patron on his latest Mayfair restaurant Manthan, his new cookbook, and reflections on his career in London kitchens

Douglas McMaster: "My naivety is matched by my determination"

02-Sep-2021 By Stefan Chomka

Douglas McMaster's Hackney restaurant Silo won the Sustainability Award at this year's Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards for its uncompromising approach to reducing waste and promoting better practices.

Lisa Goodwin-Allen to oversee The Stafford London’s The Game Bird

01-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Lisa Goodwin-Allen, executive chef at Northcote, is to oversee The Stafford London’s The Game Bird from this month.

10 finalists named for Young National Chef of the Year competition

25-Aug-2021 By Restaurant

The 10 chefs who will be competing in the Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) final have been named.

Jonas Karlsson appointed head chef at Aquavit London

25-Aug-2021 By Restaurant

Jonas Karlsson has been appointed head chef at Aquavit London in St James’s Market.

Flash-grilled: James Lovatt

20-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

The head chef at Mark Birchall's Moor Hall, which this week was named the Estrella Damm National Restaurant of the Year for the second year running, discusses his career.

Restaurateur of the Year 2021 - Tommy Banks

19-Aug-2021 By Stefan Chomka

Tommy Banks had a very busy lockdown, pivoting from running two successful restaurants as well as farm to creating one of the biggest success stories in the restaurant meal kit sector.

Flash-grilled: Genevieve Taylor

13-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

The Bristol-based live fire and BBQ expert, who makes her Meatopia debut in September, on her earliest food memory, her dream dinner party, and the industry figure she most admires.

Andre Rhone to head up Soane's Kitchen

11-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Andre Rhone is to take on his first head chef role overseeing the stoves at Soane's Kitchen within Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in London's Ealing.

Ivan Vukadinovich takes over the stoves at Frenchie Covent Garden

11-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Frenchie has announced the appointment of 26-year-old Ivan Vukadinovic as the new head chef at its Covent Garden flagship.

Chris Shaw takes the reins at Townsend

06-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Chef Chris Shaw, whose CV includes stints at Petersham Nurseries and BAO Soho, is to take over the stoves at Townsend, the modern-British restaurant and café at Whitechapel Gallery.

Flash-grilled: Asimakis Chaniotis

06-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

The Pied à Terre executive chef on his first industry job, the industry figure he most admires, and the oddest thing a customer has ever said to him.

Pía León named World’s Best Female Chef

05-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Peruvian Pía León, chef-patron of Lima’s Kjollel, has been named The World’s Best Female Chef 2021 ahead of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony in Antwerp, Flanders in October.

Adam Byatt: "I’m proud of the journey we have taken"

02-Aug-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The highly-respected chef patron of Trinity reflects on 15 years of the Clapham restaurant and how operational changes made during the pandemic have revolutionised the business.

Generation next

He who dares - Robbie Lorraine on his nostalgic restaurant concept Only Food and Courses

02-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

The idea may invite cynicism, but chef Robbie Lorraine hopes his 80s and 90s-themed fine dining concept can break down barriers with its cheeky twists on classic British cuisine.

Flash-grilled: Harriet Mansell

30-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

The West Country-born chef behind Robin Wylde and recently-launched, low-intervention wine bar Lilac in Lyme Regis on her cooking style, Massimo Bottura, and the greatest pizza she's ever eaten.

Oliver Diver to head up Russell Norman's Trattoria Brutto

28-Jul-2021 By Restaurant

Oliver Diver has been named as head chef of Russell Norman’s soon-to-open London restaurant Trattoria Brutto.

Flash-grilled: Daniel Calvert

23-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

The British chef, who recently launched his new restaurant Sézanne at the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, on the industry figure he most admires, and the worst review he's ever had.

33 chefs through to second round of National Chef of the Year

22-Jul-2021 By BigHospiality

The 33 chefs that have made it through to the second round of the The National Chef of the Year (NCOTY) competition have been revealed.

Simon Rogan launches culinary academy

21-Jul-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Simon Rogan has joined forces with Kendal College to create a culinary academy that will see students gain work experience throughout his Lake District-centric Umbel Restaurant Group.

D&D promotes Ben Murphy to chef patron of Launceston Place

19-Jul-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Ben Murphy has been promoted from head chef to chef patron of D&D London’s Launceston Place restaurant in Kensington.

Kitchin Group appoints external consultancy to 'investigate complaints' amid abuse allegations

19-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Tom Kitchin's restaurant group has appointed an independent, external HR consultancy to 'investigate any complaints' made by staff, amid accusations of former employees experiencing physical abuse and harassment.

Flash-grilled: Rishim Sachdeva

16-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

The chef behind 'mostly vegan' pop up restaurant concept Tendril on Gail's, cooking with live fire, and why Donald Trump is his dream dinner party guest.