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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Jan- 2025 -22 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 22/01/25
Knoops has welcomed Lush co-founder Andrew Gerrie to the board amid a sales uplift of 22% like-for-like during the five-week period to 29 December 2024. The company’s revenue growth of 79% year-to-date is also on track to deliver the business plan for the year ending March 2025, with annual UK…
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22 JanuaryRestaurants
Bodega appoints Rodhri Davies as head chef
Cardiff-based Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Bodega has appointed Rhodri Davies as its new head chef. Davies, a Cardiff native and former contestant on MasterChef: The Professionals 2021, joins Bodega known for his “refined” approach to seasonal cuisine. He honed his skills at two Michelin-recommended establishments; The Heathcock in Llandaff, where he served…
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21 JanuaryRestaurants
Applebee’s restaurant to relaunch in February
Applebee’s restaurant is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Borough Market with a relaunch on 13 February. As a marker of this anniversary, Applebee’s will launch a brand new concept, menu and refurbishment of the space, as well as a continued determination to champion sustainably sourced British seafood. Still…
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21 JanuaryPeople
Upstairs appoints new commercial development chef
Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, Staffordshire’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant, has announced the appointment of Dan Jones as its new commercial development chef. With a wealth of experience at some of the UK’s “most celebrated” Michelin-starred establishments, Jones will play a pivotal role in further enhancing Upstairs’ culinary offerings while…
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13 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/01/25
Arc Inspirations has reported a “record” sales rise of 10.8% for December 2024, with the help of three new flagship openings. The bar group saw total sales hit £2m, with average weekly sales across its 19 venues peaking at a “record” £106k of revenue per site. The three new venues…
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13 JanuaryRestaurants
Three Chimneys appoints new head chef
The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye has appointed Paul Green as its new head chef to lead its kitchen teams. Green has over 20 years’ international experience under the mentorship of some of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs, including Simon Rogan, Michael Smith, Martin Wishart and Adam Reid.…
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7 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 07/01/25
The O2 Arena has seen sales across F&B, leisure and retail rise by 6% in 2024, marking the live entertainment’s “best-ever” year for trade. It comes as The O2 welcomed a record number of people – over 10 million – throughout last year, which spells an uplift of 12% against…
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7 JanuaryFood and Drink
Tony Parkin leaves Cliff House Hotel
Tony Parkin has revealed that he has left his position as chef patron at the Cliff House Hotel in County Waterford, Ireland. Parkin confirmed his departure, following just over two years in the role, in a post on Instagram giving no reason for his departure. He stated in the post:…
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7 JanuaryRestaurants
West African restaurant Shakara to open in Marylebone
Modern West African restaurant Shakara has announced its opening in Marylebone on 31 January 2024. This first iteration of Shakara provides exclusive private dining with a thoughtfully curated menu of African cuisine and fine mixology. Spanning 6,000 square feet, the space is designed by Red Deer. Inspired by the design…
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Dec- 2024 -4 DecemberNews
Borough Market’s Applebee’s to relaunch in February 2025
Applebee’s, an institution of Borough Market for 25 years, is set to relaunch in February 2025 to celebrate its anniversary in the food market. Still fully independent and family-run, Applebee’s is one of the original Borough Market traders. Having started as a fishmonger, Joy and Graham Applebee then moved into…
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