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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May- 2018 -11 MayOpinion
How the food industry can limit its plastic packaging environmental impact
There has been a real wake-up call in the food industry recently regarding plastic packaging. In the UK we throw away 800,000 tonnes of plastic packaging waste every year. To help combat the damage we’re doing to our environment we are seeing a constant stream of initiatives being introduced every…
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3 MayPeople
Marco Pierre White opens new Chophouse restaurant in Manchester
Marco Pierre White’s new Manchester restaurant Mr White’s English Chophouse has officially opened its doors. Situated below the Velvet Hotel on Canal Street, Mr White’s English Chophouse will focus on a menu featuring quality steaks, chops and grills and pies, all created by the celebrity chef. The Manchester venue is…
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1 MayRestaurants
The Grand Eastbourne’s Mirabelle restaurant reopens following £200k refurbishment
Award-winning Eastbourne restaurant The Mirabelle at The Grand Hotel has reopened following a two-month, £200,000 refurbishment. The 2-AA rosette restaurant now has a blue, grey and gold colour palette reminiscent of the beachfront landscape directly opposite the restaurant. As part of the refurbishment, the private entrance hallway leading to the…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilAwards & Events
Six shortlisted for this year’s Gastronomes Award
The Réunion des Gastronomes has announced that six candidates have been shortlisted for this year’s Gastronomes Award. The shortlist comprises: Andras Lakesi, food and drink manager at newly-opened The Principal London; Kieran McLoughlin, general manager at newly-opened Hide, Piccadilly London; Jorge Pacheco, head chef of El Inca Plebeyo in Islington;…
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30 AprilFood and Drink
Ombra hits back after grated parmesan charge criticism
A restaurant that faced a social media backlash for charging £1.50 for grated Parmesan, Ombra in Hackney, London, has hit back, telling Catering Today its “Parmigiano is not a commodity product”. Customer Rosie French posted a complain on Twitter comparing parmesan to harissa oil (used in kebabs), and claimed the…
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26 AprilPeople
Masterchef contestants to ‘finish’ London Marathon in honour of Matt Campbell
Former Masterchef: The Professionals contestant Jamie Park and Tom Peters have organised a run in honour of the show’s semi-finalist, Matt Campbell, who died after collapsing during the London Marathon on 21 April. Campbell was running to raise money for the Brathay Trust charity, in honour of his father who…
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23 AprilRestaurants
Channel Islands’ only Michelin-starred restaurant celebrates 15th year
Bohemia, the only Michelin-starred restaurant in the Channel Islands, will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Tuesday 24 April 2018. The award-winning restaurant opened in 2003 and has held a Michelin star consecutively for the past 13 years, a Channel Island record. Michelin-starred Steve Smith joined the kitchen as head chef…
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23 AprilPeople
Lumley Castle welcomes new head chef
Christopher Delaney has taken up a new position as the head chef at Lumley Castle Hotel. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Delaney has worked at some of the North East’s best-known hotels including The Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland, Matfen Hall, Close House and Newcastle’s Jesmond Dene…
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20 AprilRestaurants
Hunter 486 unveils new spring menu
Hunter 486, located within five-star hotel The Arch London, has created a new spring menu. Developed by head chef Gary Durrant, the new menu is inspired by ‘Best of British’ recipes using only the freshest seasonal ingredients such as lamb, Dorset crab, Jersey royals, asparagus, peas and watercress. Hunter 486’s…
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20 AprilAwards & Events
Wyboston Lakes Resort chef awarded top honour at international competition
Wyboston Lakes Resort has announced that one of their young chefs Leanna Bromley-Higgs, has won the IACC Copper Skillet Global Chef of the Year competition at this year’s conference held in Philadelphia. IACC recognises the vital role that foodservice plays in conference venue operations and stages an Annual Copper Skillet…
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