Bistro Union appoints Andy Lambert as new head chef
Lambert’s menus look set to be inventive, creative, and ‘brilliantly British’ at Bistro Union, which is now open.
Bistro Union, the sister venue to Michelin starred Trinity Restaurant, has appointed Andy Lambert as its new head chef.
Bringing with him “years” of industry experience along with a “breadth of knowledge” on the London food landscape, Lambert will step into Joshua Hooper’s shoes and continue to create seasonal menus, guided by the ethos of using fresh, flavourful produce sourced from local suppliers.
Lambert’s menus look set to be inventive, creative, and “brilliantly British” at Bistro Union, which is now open.
According to the restaurant, Lambert previously “flexed” his culinary talents at the revered Canton Arms in Stockwell as head chef.
During his seven-year stint, the modern British gastropub was consistently featured in the Michelin Guide, Good Food Guide, Estrella’s Top 50 Gastropubs and, most recently, nominated for a GQ Food Award.
Lambert has also worked in several notable restaurants during his two-decade career, including head chef at Central Market, which, during his time there, saw the restaurant attain recommendations in the Michelin Guide, The Good Food Guide 2014/15 and awarded an AA rosette.
Bistro added he has also been employed as senior chef de partie at Urban Bar and Brasserie and fine-dining establishment Hemingway’s, and head chef at The Goat Bar and Restaurant.
