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.
-
Apr- 2021 -8 AprilRestaurants
Alexis Gauthier to launch new vegan restaurant
Alexis Gauthier has announced the launch of a vegan casual dining restaurant titled 123V at department store Fenwick which will open 12 April 2021. The restaurant will be situated on the lower ground floor and outside terrace, on Brook Street and Bond Street, and will be the first standalone restaurant…
Read More » -
1 AprilRestaurants
Jesmond Dene House launches new restaurant with head chef Danny Parker
Jesmond Dene House has announced the launch of its new restaurant Fern which will be spearheaded by former MasterChef finalist Danny Parker. The new restaurant will house a mix of contemporary food and an exclusive “one-off menu” of MasterChef dishes. Parker joined the Jesmond Dene House family in the summer…
Read More » -
Mar- 2021 -31 MarchPubs and Bars
Adam Handling launches The Loch & The Tyne
Chef Adam Handling has announced the opening of his first venue outside of London, with the launch of Old Windsor’s The Loch and The Tyne. Open seven days a week, the pub and restaurant will also provide luxury bedrooms for overnight guests. Steven Kerr, group executive chef, and Jonny McNeil,…
Read More » -
30 MarchRestaurants
Cin Cin to open London restaurant site
Cin Cin, an Italians restaurant chain, has announced it plans to open its first London site in Fitzrovia at the end of April. Opening on Foley Street, Cin Cin London will begin trading with outside covers before welcoming customers to its 20 seat dining room once government restrictions lift. Founded…
Read More » -
10 MarchFood and Drink
Langham Hospitality Group appoints new F&B director
Langham Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Chris King as its new director of food and beverage. King began his career at the hotel group over 10 years ago as head chef at Roux at the Landau, having worked alongside many Michelin-starred chefs previously. Prior to his new role,…
Read More » -
9 MarchPeople
Hospitality salaries up ‘significantly’ despite pandemic, report finds
Despite the economic impact of Covid-19, average salary levels across the hospitality and leisure sector grew “significantly” in 2020, according to new data released by recruitment group Reed. From analysis of over 6.5 million jobs posted to reed.co.uk over the last three years, the Reed Hospitality and Leisure Salary Guide…
Read More » -
Feb- 2021 -25 FebruaryFeatures
Local food suppliers and their consumer-driven industry
Recent months have seen the UK’s supply chains across all sectors hit from two sides at once. The UK’s food industry is one of those sectors where the combined challenge of Brexit and Covid-19 is most prevalent. However, by turning to local produce, both businesses and individuals could reap the…
Read More » -
Dec- 2020 -7 DecemberNews
RA Group closes Roux at Parliament Square
Roux at Parliament Square, a Westminster restaurant, has announced its permanent closure in a statement on its website. The 60-cover restaurant is part of RA Group’s fine dining and public restaurants operations that is run in partnership with the Roux family. The website’s statement said: “Our restaurant has regrettably suffered…
Read More » -
1 DecemberNews
Langan’s set for grand reopening Autumn 2021
Restaurateurs Graziano Arricale and James Hitchen have announced that Langan’s will reopen as a french brasserie in Autumn 2021. Founded by Irish restaurateur Peter Langan in 1976, in partnership with actor Sir Michael Caine and former head chef of the Michelin-starred Capital Hotel, Richard Shepherd, Langan’s in Mayfair was a…
Read More » -
Oct- 2020 -30 OctoberRestaurants
Former Blumenthal staff launch new Spanish restaurant
Former staff members of Heston Blumenthals’ Hind Head restaurant have launched their own debut Spanish restaurant in Amersham. Pluma is the debut restaurant from couple Arantxa Fuentes and Charlie Baxter – both seasoned front and back of house experts. Pluma aims to serve regional Spanish dishes, with a “small, adaptable…
Read More »
