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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Feb- 2022 -16 FebruaryRestaurants
Newly-opened Upstairs by Tom Shepherd awarded Michelin Star
Upstairs by Tom Shepherd has been awarded a Michelin Star by the Michelin Guide UK and Ireland after trading for only four months. The restaurant, which opened its doors in October, serves contemporary dishes from a first-floor restaurant in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Shepherd’s dishes are based on a modern take of…
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15 FebruaryNews
The Hut names new head chef upon reopening in March
Isle of Wight restaurant, The Hut has appointed Lucian Romocea as the new head chef as it is poised to officially reopen on 9 March 2022, for their ninth season. Putting al fresco dining back on the menu, Romocea has been promoted from senior sous chef at the restaurant and…
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14 FebruaryAwards & Events
Pahli Hill achieves Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022 award
Fitzrovia restaurant, Pahli Hill has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022. Having opened in 2020 only to close immediately due to the pandemic, Pahli Hill was the first UK venture for owners Rahul Khanna and Kabir Suri of Azure Hospitality in India. According to the restaurant, the menu brings together…
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2 FebruaryRestaurants
Gordon Ramsay to open Restaurant 1890 at The Savoy
Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay is set to open at The Savoy, London, on 23 February, 2022. The new restaurant will pay homage to chef and restaurateur Georges Auguste Escoffier, who joined the hotel in 1890, and will offer “highly exclusive, contemporary fine dining” to guests for dinner only. The…
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1 FebruaryFood and Drink
Euston Square names MasterChef semi-finalist as executive chef
30 Euston Square has announced the appointment of Masterchef semi-finalist, Michelle Trusselle as executive chef. Joining Searcys team at 30 Euston Square late last year, the firm said Trusselle led the kitchen through its “busy” Christmas period and has begun extensive menu development across the venue, from canapés to fine…
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Jan- 2022 -19 JanuaryNews
Former Michellin-starred chef to head up The Horns Inn
Former Michelin-starred head chef, Sean Wrest, is to head up The Horns Inn, a new restaurant at a historic inn near Preston set to open in March 2022. It revealed Wrest left his role as head chef at Tommy Banks’ Roots in York last summer and since that time has…
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14 JanuaryFeatures
The Chester Grosvenor: new beginnings
What does Elliot Hill bring to the hotel? Oakden: Hill comes to the Chester Grosvenor with a wealth of experience, having most recently been head chef at Panoramic 34 in Liverpool, where he earnt and retained an entry in the Michelin guide. Previously, as part of the Bespoke Hotels family,…
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4 JanuaryFood and Drink
The Chester Grosvenor names new executive chef
The Chester Grosvenor has appointed Elliot Hill to head up the food offering at its ‘Arkle’ restaurant. Hill comes to the hotel having formerly been head chef at Liverpool’s Panoramic 34 restaurant where he “earnt and retained” an entry in the Michelin guide, and previously as part of the Bespoke…
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Dec- 2021 -7 DecemberRestaurants
Firmdale Hotels appoints new executive head chef
Firmdale Hotels has announced the appointment of Joe Fox as its newest group executive head chef. He will be responsible for overseeing the menus and operations across the six London brasserie style restaurants and bars across Firmdale Hotels, as well as in-room dining, private events and pop-up dining experiences including…
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Nov- 2021 -15 NovemberRestaurants
Whittlebury Park restaurant appoints new manager
Whittlebury Park luxury hotel and spa has announced Davide Occhiuzzi as the new restaurant manager for its award-winning three-AA Rosette Murrays restaurant. Occhiuzzi began his career in his native Italy, gaining experience in a variety of chef de rang roles. He then relocated to Paris, Dubai and later London, where…
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