Head Chef
Explore news, profiles, and leadership updates involving head chefs across the UK hospitality and foodservice sector. Our coverage highlights key appointments, career moves, chef-led openings, menu innovation, and the pivotal role head chefs play in shaping kitchen culture, operational standards, and brand identity. From fine dining restaurants and gastropubs to high-volume catering and casual dining chains, our coverage is tailored for industry professionals who understand the strategic importance of culinary leadership in driving success and consistency across the brigade.
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Dec- 2022 -21 DecemberPeople
The Tawny Hotel appoints new head chef
The new luxury hotel in Staffordshire, The Tawny, has announced the appointment of Andrew Watts as the head chef of its flagship restaurant, The Plumicorn. Watts takes up the role with 19 years of experience, as prior to joining The Tawny, he was group executive chef at Hawkstone Hall and…
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20 DecemberPeople
The Balmoral Hotel appoints new executive chef
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has announced the appointment of Paul Hart as the hotel’s new executive chef. Hart reportedly joins with over 28 years of culinary experience from Gleneagles where he held the role of culinary development partner. Prior to that, he was also executive head…
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13 DecemberRestaurants
Scarlet Hotel names new head chef
Scarlet Hotel has appointed Jack Clayton as the latest head chef of the hotel’s sea view restaurant in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall. Since starting his career in 2009 Clayton has achieved three rosettes, two Bib Gourmand awards and the Nottingham head chef of the year award. The Scarlet Hotel restaurant is open to both…
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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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25 NovemberPeople
Evelyn’s Table announces new head chef
Michelin-starred restaurant Evelyn’s Table has announced that James Goodyear will be the restaurant’s new head chef. He replaces previous head chef Luke Selby who is going on to head up the kitchen at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. Goodyear will take up the role on 17 January 2023. He has previously…
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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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10 NovemberFeatures
Andy Lambert: ‘the perfect local restaurant’
Can you tell us a little bit about your career leading up to becoming head chef at the Bistro Union? I’ve been cooking professionally since I was 21, but if you’d asked me what I wanted to be when I was a young boy, I’d have said a chef. I…
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7 NovemberRestaurants
New restaurant Pedlar opens in Canary Wharf
New restaurant Pedlar has opened in Canary Wharf on Monday 7 November. Its menu features king tiger prawns ‘al ajillio’, Iberico pork and foie gras sliders and globe artichoke ‘oysters’ teamed up with cocktails, beer and an artisan wine list. It has partnered with Gio from the Johan Nélson gallery…
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