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- 2020 -18 FebruaryRestaurants
The Torridon’s 1887 restaurant appoints Paul Green as head chef
The Torridon, the AA Five Red Star hotel in the Scottish Highlands, has appointed Paul Green as head chef of its 1887 restaurant. Green, who recently worked as head chef at the Adam Reid at The French in Manchester, will work in partnership with the hotel’s Kitchen Garden and Torridon…
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12 FebruaryPeople
Tudor Farmhouse appoints Joseph Williams as new head chef
Gloucestershire-based Tudor Farmhouse has appointed Joseph Williams as its new head chef. Williams specialises in seasonal British cuisine using quality locally-sourced ingredients, and will head up an “experienced” five-strong team at the restaurant. Prior to joining Tudor Farmhouse, Williams gained experience working under two “highly acclaimed” Michelin-starred chefs, Shaun Hill…
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11 FebruaryRestaurants
Feversham Arms appoints Adam Jackson as exec chef
The Feversham Arms Hotel in Helmsley, York, has appointed Adam Jackson as its new executive chef. The hotel said he brings over 20-years of experience to the role and a “reputation for accolades”. These include a Michelin star as head chef at The Black Swan, Oldstead, three rosettes as executive…
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10 FebruaryRestaurants
Maison Francois to open in St James
Maison François, a brasserie and wine bar in the heart of St James, London, has announced it is set to open in spring 2020 and will be headed by former Masterchef star Matthew Ryle. Founded by François O’Neill, Ryle will also be joined by Ed Wyand who will head up…
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6 FebruaryPeople
Elystan Street’s head chef exits amid ‘professional difference of opinion’
Toby Burrowes has departed as head chef from Phil Howard’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Elystan Street in Chelsea amid a “professional difference of opinion”. Burrowes announced his departure in an Instagram post, which said: “Well the time has come, I have stepped down as head chef at Elystan Street, due to a…
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5 FebruaryNews
Ryan Shilton joins Dormy House as head chef
The Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds has appointed Ryan Shilton as head chef of Dormy House. In his new role at Dormy House, Shilton will be responsible for both the Back Garden restaurant, which opened to guests last year under the helm of estate culinary director Martin Burge, and casual…
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3 FebruaryRestaurants
Dunalastair Hotel Suites launches fine-dining restaurant
Scottish Highlands hotel Dunalastair Hotel Suites has announced the launch of its restaurant, The Library. The fine-dining and event space will open later this month at the five-star hotel. The Library has been designed by Henley Design and will keep with the design of the all-suite hotel and will feature…
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Jan- 2020 -31 JanuaryRestaurants
Rogan & Co appoints new head chef
Michelin star restaurant Rogan and Co in Cartmel, Cumbria, has appointed Liam Fitzpatrick as its new head chef. Fitzpatrick joined the Rogan group in 2014 as chef de partie at L’Enclume before moving to Rogan and Co as sous chef in 2017. He will work alongside Tom Barnes, executive chef…
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30 JanuaryNews
Lawrence McCarthy to join The Salt Room as head chef
Lawrence McCarthy will be joining The Salt Room as head chef, the Brighton restaurant has announced. McCarthy moves from his recent role as head chef at Michelin-starred Tristan’s in Horsham. Prior to this, he worked at two Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley, and spent six years at The Ledbury…
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27 JanuaryPeople
Panoramic 34 appoints new head chef
Liverpool restaurant Panoramic 34 has announced the appointment of Elliot Hill as its new head chef. The restaurant said that Hill will bring a “unique” style of cooking to Panoramic, and that the front of house and kitchen team are “hugely excited with the new developments that are planned under…
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