Fine Dining
This showcases our coverage of the fine dining sector across the UK, including chef-led restaurants, tasting menu concepts, and premium hospitality operations. We report on restaurant launches, Michelin accolades, leadership changes, and service innovations, as well as the commercial realities of running high-end venues. With insights into pricing models, sourcing standards, experiential service, and guest expectations, this is essential for chefs, restaurateurs, and executives operating at the luxury end of the foodservice market.
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Apr- 2023 -20 AprilPeople
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club appoints F&B manager
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in Forest Row, East Sussex, has announced the appointment of Bruno Ribeiro as the new food and beverage manager with immediate effect. Ribeiro joins the venue with 18 years of experience in hotels and fine dining, and will be responsible for providing strong leadership…
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14 AprilNews
National Portrait Gallery to launch new hospitality spaces ahead of reopening
The National Portrait Gallery has recently announced a new hospitality partnership with Audrey Green by Daisy Green and The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan, ahead of reopening on 22 June. Following a £35m refurbishment, the National Portrait Gallery will offer three remodelled hospitality spaces. From coffees, cakes and brunches to…
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11 AprilRestaurants
Ella Mia cafe launches EllaMia After Dark
Ella Mia cafe, the gourmet eatery and coffee shop at St Martins Lane Hotel has launched EllaMia After Dark, a new drinks and fine dining space. Ella Mia After Dark at Covent Gardens is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, transforming the coffee shop into a fine…
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Mar- 2023 -22 MarchCatering Companies
Just Perfect Catering partners with Michelin-star chef
Just Perfect Catering, the Wales and the South West-based independent workplace caterer, has teamed up with Michelin-star chef James Sommerin to create a bespoke dining experience featuring quality local and Welsh produce. The catering company said that the two have teamed up because they both “share a passion for Welsh…
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21 MarchRestaurants
Eòrna fine dining restaurant to launch in Edinburgh
Chef Brian Grigor and sommelier Glen Montgomery have announced the launch of Eòrna, a new Edinburgh restaurant at the city’s Hamilton Place in Stockbridge this spring. Both Grigor and Montgomery are known for having a “wealth” of expertise gained from working in some of Scotland’s “finest” restaurants, including the two-Michelin-star…
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7 MarchNews
Atul Kochhar Restaurant Group appoints new group operations director
Atul Kochhar Restaurant Group has announced the appointment of Jatin Parmar as group operations director of UK sites. Parmar has over 20 years of experience within the hospitality industry and has previously held managerial positions in some of the UK’s most prestigious restaurants. In his new role, he will oversee…
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Nov- 2022 -30 NovemberRestaurants
Fenchurch Sky Garden appoints new head chef
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection has announced the appointment of Kerth Gumbs as head chef of Fenchurch at Sky Garden. Gumbs will start the role early next month and brings 20 years of experience to the role. He joins from restaurant and bar, Boiler and Co in Mayfair, where he held the…
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30 NovemberPeople
Maryculter House appoints new head chef
Scottish hotel Maryculter House has appointed David Butters as its new head chef. Butters will oversee the hotel’s Scottish restaurant, Poachers and banqueting offering, leading a team of eight. He has over 20 years experience in the industry and has worked in some of the top kitchens in the UK…
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24 NovemberPeople
1215 appoints new head chef
1215, the restaurant at Fairmont Windsor Park, has announced the appointment of Tim Sheed as its head chef. It is reported that he brings a “dynamic” perspective and accomplished skill set and will lead the team and oversee the menu at the hotel’s fine dining restaurant. Sheed gained his culinary…
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22 NovemberFood and Drink
The Landmark London to launch new gastropub
The Landmark London has announced it will launch a new gastropub within the hotel on 28 November 2022.gastro Great Central pub is a more “relaxed” concept for The Landmark London which is already well-established for its cocktails and fine dining in the palm tree adorned Winter Garden. The menu will…
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