Alain Ducasse
Covers developments from a world-renowned chef and restaurateur with a presence in the UK’s fine dining scene. Updates include menu launches, chef appointments, awards, collaborations, and investment activity, alongside insights into culinary innovation, sustainability initiatives, and the influence of global haute cuisine trends on the UK’s premium hospitality sector.
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May- 2025 -21 MayRestaurants
Bistro restaurant Chez Lui to open in Notting Hill in June
Chez Lui, the debut restaurant from La Bistrot Collection, a new dining experience by Bagatelle Group, is set to open in Notting Hill in early June. Inspired by Parisian dining, the 130 sq ft bistro will be located at 184A Kensington Park Rd and feature an open plan layout, with…
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Jul- 2024 -2 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 02/07/24
Euros and Father’s Day boosted beer sales by 18% in the week ended 22 June. The upswing also helped cause a 9% increase in total drinks sales compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This marks a turnaround for the sector following four consecutive weeks…
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2 JulyNews
Alain Ducasse extends The Dorchester partnership
World-renowned chef Alain Ducasse has announced the continuation of its partnership with The Dorchester in London for a further five years. Since its opening, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has been a symbol of culinary innovation and sophistication. The restaurant, which holds three Michelin stars, with chef patron Jean-Philippe Blondet…
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Jul- 2023 -13 JulyNews
Alain Ducasse appoints new head sommelier
The Dorchester hotel has recently announced the appointment of Martin Kleveta as head sommelier at the three Michelin-starred restaurant Alain Ducasse. Kleveta will be working closely with the team including chef patron Jean-Philippe Blondet, head chef Alberto Gobbo through to assistant head sommelier Maxime Lamour. He has worked in the…
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Apr- 2023 -18 AprilRestaurants
Atis to open fifth location in London Bridge this May
Salad and bowl bar Atis has announced the opening of its fifth location in London Bridge this May in the new Borough Yards development, with a sixth opening also in the works. The announcement comes as, since opening its flagship venue in October 2019, the chain has been successful in…
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Jun- 2019 -6 JuneEducation
Sommet Education invests in DUCASSE Education
Sommet Education, an education group specialising in hospitality management, has announced an agreement to become the majority shareholder of DUCASSE Education, a “world-renowned” institution of professional culinary and pastry arts schools. Since its foundation in 1999, DUCASSE Education, owned by celebrity chef Alain Ducasse, has been transferring a high level…
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Jan- 2019 -24 JanuaryFeatures
Sustainable values, health consciousness and the pursuit of pleasure
From street food to haute cuisine, the food and beverage landscape is responding to the changing tastes of Millennial and Gen Z consumers who are better informed and more adventurous. A growing number of eco-friendly and health-conscious customers want to know the story behind what they eat and drink, seeking…
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Jul- 2018 -5 JulyPeople
Emily Roux to open first restaurant with husband Diego Ferrari
Emily Roux, the daughter of Michel Roux Jr is to open her first restaurant alongside her husband Diego Ferrari – head chef at her father’s twice Michelin-star-winning Le Gavroche restaurant. The restaurant – called Caractere – will open in Notting Hill, focusing on simple French and Italian dishes. The couple…
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