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Cloud and AI intelligence to keep your recipe books digitally fresh

10-Jul-2024 By QSR Automations

Ditch old-fashioned and outdated recipe books and discover how the power of cloud and AI intelligence can help transform kitchen operations.

Chef Gareth Stevenson to take on Tyddyn Llan Restaurant with Rooms

02-Jul-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Gareth Stevenson is to take on Bryan Webb and Susan Webb's Tyddyn Llan Restaurant with Rooms in north Wales.

Flash-grilled: Oliver Milburn

19-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

The director of the London-based Kitty Fisher’s Group on the generosity of American tourists, his worst review (as an actor), and memories of dining in Brittany.

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Belazu: The first and last ingredient in Michelin star meals

18-Jun-2024 By Belazu

The quality Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ingredient specialist has been trusted by top chefs for over three decades.

Flash-grilled: Jean-Didier Gouges

12-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

The head chef of the recently-launched Park Corner Brasserie at London Hilton on getting his first kitchen job at 17, building a chef identity, and the professional benefits of Instagram.

Counter narrative: how Kemal Demirasal is challenging perceptions of Turkish cuisine

29-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Having put the record straight on Turkish kebabs, the (quietly) high-profile chef has launched a fish restaurant and subterranean listening bar in Soho.

The National Restaurant Awards 2024: Chef to Watch shortlist

28-May-2024 By Restaurant

Meet the up-and-coming chefs battling it out to be crowned Chef to Watch at this year's awards.

Tech start-up develops greener alternative to N2O gas canisters

21-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

A Cambridge-based tech start-up has developed a device that can be used to charge siphons with just air or nitrogen.

Brighton chef Isaac Bartlett-Copeland to launch hot dog concept

14-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Brighton and Hove-based chef Isaac Bartlett-Copeland will launch a hot dog-focused pub franchise food business within the South Coast city’s East Street Tap next month.

Robin Read: “This project is about me returning to my roots as a cook and pushing myself”

03-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

After a long stint with a major London hotel group, the former Marco Pierre White and Nico Ladenis chef is going it alone with an ambitious restaurant in his hometown of Tunbridge Wells.

Tom Barnes sets opening date and releases more details for Skof

23-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Tom Barnes debut solo restaurant Skof will officially launch in Manchester’s NOMA district on 29 May.

Simon Rogan’s on-farm dining experience to return this summer

25-Mar-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Simon Rogan’s seasonal on-farm dining experience will return this summer for its second year.

Former executive chef at Mexico's Pujol to open Dué restaurant next year

14-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Jesús Durón, former executive chef at Mexico City’s globally-renowned restaurant Pujol, is teaming up with Yardbird Hong Kong co-founder Lindsay Jang to open a restaurant in London next year.

The Lowdown: No Mise En Plastic

26-Jan-2024 By Joe Lutrario

A campaign has been launched to stop chefs using plastic chopping boards amid concern over microplastic deposits in food.

Manchester’s Cottonopolis to reopen as The Lamb of Tartary pub

12-Jan-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Nick and Hayley Muir will relaunch their Manchester restaurant Cottonopolis as The Lamb of Tartary pub next month following a complete overhaul of the Northern Quarter site.

Latest opening: Pearly Queen

21-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Tom Brown’s follow up to his Michelin-starred Cornerstone restaurant is focused on oysters and tips its mother of pearl-decorated hat to London’s Pearly Queens (and Kings).

The Christmas gift guide for chefs

07-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Looking to treat the chef in your life this festive season? Here are nine gifts they'll be very happy to find under the tree on Christmas morning.

Neil Burke assumes full control of Salford’s The Black Friar

06-Dec-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Neil Burke has assumed full control of The Black Friar having overseen the historic Salford pub and restaurant as managing director for the past two years.

Meet the chef setting up a top-flight dining experience within his house

29-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Fera at Claridge’s and Smoking Goat chef Aaron Dalton is hoping to hit a home run with his Worthing restaurant Four.

Restaurant Eats Out: Notting Hill

27-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Notting Hill has become one of the capital's hottest foodie destinations. Restaurant took a group of chefs and operators to check out three of the best places to eat in the area.

Chef Hira Thakur to oversee Nottingham’s Cleaver & Wake following the departure of Laurence Henry

22-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Hira Thakur is to lead the kitchen team at high-profile Nottingham restaurant Cleaver & Wake following the departure of Laurence Henry.

Pensons to close citing ‘relentless inflationary pressure’

16-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Michelin-starred Worcestershire restaurant Pensons will close permanently this Christmas with its owner citing ‘relentless inflationary pressure’.

Laurence Henry departs Nottingham’s The Island Quarter

14-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

MasterChef: The Professionals winner Laurence Henry has left his Cleaver & Wake restaurant within Nottingham’s The Island Quarter after around one year’s trading.

Ruben’s Reubens takes up residency in Brixton Village

08-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Robin Gill and Ruben Dawnay have found a new home for their Reuben sandwich concept in Brixton.

Steven Edwards at the Bingham Riverhouse to close

08-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Etch chef Steven Edwards will close his restaurant at the Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond at the end of December to 'focus on other projects’.

Hazel to launch in Glasgow later this month

01-Nov-2023 By Joe Lutrario

French chef Eric Avenier will launch a restaurant in Glasgow’s recently opened AC by Marriott hotel later this month.

Hungry like the wolf: Jacob Kenedy on 15 years of Bocca di Lupo

09-Oct-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The Soho restaurant has had a marked impact on London's dining scene over one and a half decades, but its chef-patron still considers himself to be faking it when it comes to Italian cuisine.

Harrods calls in another wave of big-hitting international chefs for overhaul of fourth floor

27-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Early 2025 will see Harrods overhaul its fourth floor restaurant portfolio by bringing in four high-profile international chefs as part of an ongoing shake up of its F&B.

The department store gunning to become the capital’s premier dining destination

27-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Harrods is in the midst of an international chef shopping spree as it looks to build a restaurant portfolio that matches the lofty ambitions of its retail operation.

Merlin Labron-Johnson’s Osip launches Kickstarter to fund move to larger digs

25-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Merlin Labron-Johnson has launched a crowdfund as part of plans to move his Somerset restaurant Osip to a larger, more rural location.

Laughing gas to become ‘illegal’ class C substance in UK

06-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, is to become an illegal class C substance by the end of the year, the government has confirmed.

Chef Andrew Sheridan acquires Barnt Green bar and brunch venue

29-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Andrew Sheridan has acquired a coffee shop, bar, and brunch venue The Garrity in Worcestershire’s Barnt Green.

Top chefs to mentor at The Restaurant Show

25-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Chefs including Tommy Banks, Sally Abe, Cyrus Todiwala, Gareth Ward and Philli Armitage-Mattin will be taking a mentoring role at this year’s The Restaurant Show, which is held at London Olympia, 2-4 October 2023.

Chef Sertaç Dirik leaves Mangal 2

21-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Sertaç Dirik has left his family’s progressive Turkish restaurant Mangal 2.

Shaun Hurrell: “It’s sad that people always expect food from non-European countries to be cheap”

18-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The former Kitchen Table and St John chef has opened an ambitious chef’s table concept beneath his Barrio Comida taqueria in Durham.

Parkers Arms: “We’ve always done things differently, and it works”

09-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

How Stosie Madi and Kathy Smith went from drinking beers on a beach in West Africa to running the UK’s best gastropub.

Latest opening: Nairn’s

08-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Nick and Julia Nairn have reopened their Bridge of Allan restaurant following a devastating fire.

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Mýse en place: Joshua and Vicky Overington are all set to dazzle at their new restaurant

02-Aug-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The former Le Cochon Aveugle pair have launched a more ambitious yet ‘softer and customer-focused’ venture in the North Yorkshire countryside.

Thomas Straker acknowledges lack of diversity in his kitchen and pledges to do more

31-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Thomas Straker has said he’s ‘committed to ensuring diversity’ in his restaurant following criticism online over the lack of both female employees and people of colour in his kitchen.

Kenny Tutt closes his Worthing flagship Pitch

31-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Chef restaurateur Kenny Tutt has closed his Worthing flagship Pitch citing rapidly rising costs.

Sally Abé’s The Pem to close for the summer and reopen with ‘refreshed offering’

25-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Sally Abé’s Westminster restaurant The Pem has closed for a ‘summer recess’ whilst a new kitchen is installed.

The Restaurant Show returns with ‘festival of top chef talent’

24-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

The UK’s largest trade show focused on the restaurant sector will return to Olympia London this October.

Dom Taylor and Michel Roux Jr. on bringing Caribbean food to The Langham, London

21-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Launched following his win on Channel 4’s Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef, Dom Taylor’s debut restaurant is inspired by his Caribbean heritage and South London upbringing.

The Sea, The Sea Hackney moves to become ‘more inclusive’ with £95 tasting menu

21-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

14-cover chef’s table restaurant The Sea, The Sea Hackney will shake up its offering later this year by reducing its menu from £150 to £95 per head, with plans to introduce two sittings per night before the end of the year.

The Lowdown: Hot chef summer

13-Jul-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Dishy chefs including The Bear’s Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto and shirtless Swiss pastry chef Cedrik Lorenzen are steaming up our TV and phone screens this summer.

Leiths School of Food and Wine to relocate

11-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Leiths School of Food and Wine is moving to new premises in autumn 2025 to facilitate its growth.

Latest opening: Counter 71

30-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Former Fenn and Anglo chef Joe Laker has opened a relaxed counter dining restaurant in a former pub just up from Old Street Roundabout.

Latest opening: Mýse

27-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

After taking a year out, the highly-regarded duo behind York's Le Cochon Aveugle are back in business with a new restaurant in the North Yorkshire countryside.

North Somerset’s The Ethicurean to close

23-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Sustainably-minded North Somerset fine dining restaurant The Ethicurean will close its doors in October after 13 years.

Carters of Moseley to relocate to Worcestershire countryside for the summer

16-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Highly-rated Birmingham restaurant Carters of Moseley will decamp to a glasshouse in The Vale of Evesham this summer to offer a menu that's largely based on produce grown on-site.