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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Jul- 2021 -22 JulyTrade Associations
Freedom day ‘does not mark easing of challenges’, trade bodies warn
UKHospitality, The British Beer and Pub Association and The British Institute of Innkeeping have all warned that the easing of restrictions does not mark an “easing of challenges” for sector businesses. In a recent survey by the trade bodies of over 350 businesses operating tens of thousands of venues, it…
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21 JulyRestaurants
The Corn Stores reopens with new dining concept
Rarebreed Dining has announced the reopening of its Reading venue, The Corn Stores, with a brand-new fine dining concept. Located in the heart of Reading in a restored Grade II listed building, the new store includes a restaurant, cocktail bar and members’ lounge. Furthermore, the venue recently underwent a refresh,…
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16 JulyRestaurants
Hexagon owner launches new dining concept
Paul Michaels, the owner of Hexagon, one of the “finest” classic car dealers in Europe, has announced the opening of a new restaurant concept, The Engine Rooms, in London. The venue will serve Mediterranean-inspired dishes, whilst also using the “best of seasonal British ingredients”. Some 80% of the menu will…
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15 JulyRestaurants
The Tetley Bar and Kitchen appoints new head chef
The Tetley Bar and Kitchen in Leeds has announced the appointment of Connaire Moran as head chef, following the relaunch of its menu and food offering. Moran joins from The Owl, in Kirkgate Market – the first ever pub in Europe’s biggest indoor market. Prior to this, he began his…
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12 JulyRestaurants
Sachi to launch at London’s Pantechnicon
Sachi, a new Japanese restaurant, is set to launch this summer in Pantechnicon, a London venue that showcases both Nordic and Japanese cultures. The site will serve Japanese dishes inspired by regional cuisines paired with a “delicate interplay” of Nordic flavours. Composed of 130 covers, Sachi will contain an open…
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8 JulyRestaurants
Gino D’Acampo opens new London restaurant
Gino D’Acampo has announced the opening of ‘Luciano’, a new restaurant located in London on 26 July. The new restaurant will be located at the ME London hotel, and is named after the celebrity chef’s 18-year old son Luciano. To support kitchen operations, Lorenzo Minini has been appointed as executive…
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7 JulyPeople
Delaval Arms names David Blackhall as executive chef
Delaval Arms, one of the North-East oldest pubs, has appointed David Blackhall as executive chef. Blackhall joins from Vaulkhard Group, where he was head chef at Barluga and Bealim House in Newcastle. The hire comes as the pub, which dates to the 1700s, has been fully restored by new owners,…
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6 JulyRestaurants
Buzzworks tackle ‘recruitment drought’ with £20k bonus pot
Buzzworks, a group of independent restaurant and bar operators, has released a bonus pot of £20k for staff referrals, in a bid to tackle a “recruitment drought” of almost 50 chef vacancies. The group, which operates 12 sites across Scotland, said it will offer monetary bonuses to any customer or…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneRestaurants
L’oscar London welcomes new head chef
L’oscar London has welcomed Allan Pickett as its newest head chef for the hotel’s restaurant. Pickett brings with him a wealth of experience, having been involved in many kitchens including the Standard hotel, where he did the opening as executive head chef, as well as his role as head chef…
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29 JunePeople
Top chefs join Cameron House Resort
Cameron House Resort has announced the appointment of five new senior additions to its culinary hospitality team. Among them are Mark Drummond and David Lilley, who will both head up fine dining at the resort from 1 August 2021. Drummond joins from Rosewood Hotels, where he was head chef for…
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