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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Aug- 2021 -31 AugustRestaurants
Haar launches crowdfunding campaign to fund St Andrews return
The Haar Restaurant has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help fund a new restaurant launch in St Andrews. Haar opened its doors in 2019, but was forced to close during the pandemic after failing to agree new terms with their landlord. The restaurant has revealed it has found a new…
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27 AugustPeople
Aquavit London names Jonas Karlsson as head chef
Aquavit London, a Nordic restaurant in St James’s Market, has announced the appointment of Jonas Karlsson as head chef. Karlsson, who has two decades of cheffing experience, will be responsible for curating the Aquavit London menus and managing the kitchen team on a day-to-day basis. Karlsson has served as head…
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26 AugustRestaurants
Yucatan Ldn pop-up to open at The Richmond Club
The Richmond Club has announced the opening of a one-week kitchen pop-up with Yucatan Ldn, led by founder and head chef Spencer Wellman. Running from Saturday 28 August for one week, Wellman will be bringing the taste of Southern Mexico to the club. To celebrate this pop-up, the club will…
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20 AugustRestaurants
House of Gods hotel to open new Casablanca Cocktail Club
Edinburgh’s House of Gods hotel is set to launch a new restaurant – the Casablanca Cocktail Club. The hotel said the new “destination restaurant” is inspired by the “celebrity-fuelled club scene” of Los Angeles and will aim to be part restaurant, part late night hotspot. Located across a courtyard from…
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19 AugustPubs and Bars
Lunar Pub Company to open second site
The Lunar Pub Company is set to open its second site, Ganymede, in Belgravia on 7 September. The 2500 square foot site has been designed by NOVO Design House, and is split between a 30-cover bar and a 55-cover dining room. It will trade seven days-a-week for lunch and dinner,…
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17 AugustRestaurants
Sustainable restaurant Kindle to open in Cardiff
Kindle, a new sustainability-focused independent restaurant, will open in Cardiff city centre at the beginning of next month. The restaurant announced an opening date of 2 September on its instagram page. It will be the latest venture from Phill and Deb Lewis, the couple behind Dusty’s pizzerias in South Wales,…
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10 AugustCatering Companies
Searcys appointed catering partner at IET London: Savoy Place
Searcys has announced it has been named as the new catering partner at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET): Savoy Place. Led by head chef Stuart Fay, who has over 30 years of industry experience, menus will showcase seasonal produce from the British Isles with catering options running from…
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10 AugustRestaurants
Soane’s Kitchen names new head chef
Soane’s Kitchen has appointed Andrew Rhone as its new head chef. Soane’s Kitchen is located within the original walled kitchen garden at Pitzhanger Manor. The 70-cover restaurant was designed by Jestico + Whiles as part of a recent multi million-pound refurbishment of the manor. Its relaunch has been handled by…
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10 AugustPeople
Townsend at Whitechapel Gallery names Chris Shaw head chef
Townsend, a restaurant and cafe at Whitechapel Gallery, has announced the appointment of Chris Shaw as the site’s new head chef. Set to take the reins at the restaurant and cafe this month, Shaw succeeds the outgoing Joe Fox, who has taken a senior chef role at the Firmdale Hotel…
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Jul- 2021 -29 JulyPeople
Roots head chef confirms plans to step down
Sean Wrest has confirmed that he will step down from his position as head chef at Michelin-starred Roots in York, announcing plans to eventually open his own restaurant. Wrest, who headed the venue for over two years, took to Instagram to confirm the news, describing his tenure as an “incredible…
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