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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Jun- 2019 -3 JuneAwards & Events
First Andrew Fairlie award won by Prince Charles’ country house
The first award for hospitality excellence created in honour of legendary Scottish chef Andrew Fairlie has been won by Dumfries House, the 18th Century Ayrshire country mansion and estate rescued and redeveloped by Prince Charles. Fairlie, who died in January after a long battle with a brain tumour, was Scotland’s…
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May- 2019 -28 MayCatering Companies
Courtyard by Marriott appoints Anthony Quinn as head chef
Courtyard by Marriott, located near Luton Airport has announced it has appointed Anthony Quinn as its new head chef. Luton local, Quinn brings eight years of experience with him to the role at the hotel, having worked his way up from commis chef at Venue 360, to Sous Chef at…
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10 MayPeople
Ruth Hansom appointed head chef at Pomona’s
Notting Hill restaurant Pomona’s has announced Ruth Hansom as its new head chef from 1 May. Hansom will launch a new menu on 1 May taking inspiration from “elements from the land” and featuring Swaledale Lamb Rump with Spring Onion, Wild Garlic, English Pea and Morrel. The all-day, breakfast and…
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10 MayPeople
Rockliffe Hall executive chef becomes Master Chef of Great Britain
One of Rockliffe Hall’s executive chefs, Aaron Craig, has been accepted as a full member of the Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB). Formed in 1980, the association has an exclusive membership made up of some of the most notable head chefs, chef/patrons and head pastry chefs around the country.…
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1 MayPeople
Richard Warrington appointed head chef at Ramsgate’s Empire Room
Michelin-trained chef, Richard Warrington has been appointed head chef at the Empire Room restaurant in Ramsgate, Kent. Warrington, has previously worked at nearby Wyatt and Jones in Broadstairs and the Buoy and Oyster restaurant in Margate, along with periods at several Michelin-starred establishments including Castle Ashby in Northampton and the…
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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilRestaurants
The Nettlefold Restaurant to open at Burgh Island Hotel
The Burgh Island Hotel in Burgh Island near Devon has announced it will be opening The Nettlefold Restaurant, named after the hotel’s founder, theatre producer Archie Nettlefold. The seafood restaurant will use locally sourced produce and will be available to non-residents and guests from 14 May 2019. The opening of…
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16 AprilRestaurants
The Balmoral appoints Mark Donald head chef of Number One
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has announced Mark Donald as the new head chef of Number One – the hotel’s one Michelin star restaurant. The Scottish-born chef’s homecoming follows a 13-year stint abroad honing his skills on the international culinary scene working with some of the most…
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15 AprilPubs and Bars
Cotswolds’ Carpenters Arms relaunches
Gastropub, The Carpenters Arms, located in the Oxfordshire village of Fulbrook has reopened under a husband and wife team who have partnered with pub group, Hawthorn Leisure. Co-operator Tom Addy was head chef at Stoke Park, a five-star luxury hotel, spa, golf and country club, in Buckinghamshire; while other co-operator…
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10 AprilPeople
Michelin-starred The Tudor Room appoints new head chef
Michelin-starred restaurant, The Tudor Room, has appointed Tony Parkin, the former head chef of Graham Garrett’s The West House. Parkin will be replacing Douglas Balish from 15 April and says he is “excited” to start his new role at the restaurant. The Tudor Room is located in the Great Fosters…
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8 AprilRestaurants
Former Pidgin team open new restaurant in Clapton
Italian chef Adolfo De Cecco, former head chef at the Pidgin restaurant in Hackney, London has opened his restaurant Casa Fofó in Dalston. Casa Fofó is a small neighbourhood eatery for those seeking “delicious, honest food”, with a focus on natural and low intervention wines. The restaurant’s name pays tribute…
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