Le Manoir

Cafe Linea to open in Chelsea this summer

Cafe Linea, a new neighbourhood restaurant, bar and bakery, is set to open early summer in the Grade-II listed 19th Century arcade overlooking Duke of York Square, offering all-day dining in Chelsea. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Greg and Felicity Godik, Cafe Linea reimagines the classic arcade dining experience from across…

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Palé Hall Hotel appoints head chef and extends leadership team

Five-star country house in Snowdonia, Palé Hall Hotel, has announced the appointment of Laurence Webb as head chef as well as the expansion of its leadership team – with Tom James joining as deputy general manager and Vlad Pisarenco as F&B manager. As head chef, Webb brings international expertise and…

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Montgomery Group to open pub with rooms in Oxfordshire

The Montgomery Group has announced that it is set to launch The Bat and Ball, a pub with rooms, in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, in November. This will be the second opening from owner Ben Moss, who successfully took over 15th-Century pub The Lamb Inn in 2022 It also marks the beginning…

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The Idle Rock hotel launches new Reef Knot restaurant

The Idle Rocks in St Mawes, Cornwall has announced the relaunch of the hotel’s restaurant, Reef Knot. The new restaurant, which overlooks St Mawes’ harbour, will now be led by executive head chef Stuart Shaw. Following its recent refurbishment, The Idle Rocks will feature a brand-new restaurant concept which will…

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Today’s news in brief

Canadian restaurant chain Tim Hortons is expanding in the UK using a franchise model to grow its portfolio of 75 restaurants. After five years of testing and learning, the brand plans to open both drive-thrus and high street locations in new towns and cities across the country. Tim Hortons entered…

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The Mitre Hampton Court appoints new executive chef

The Signet Collection has announced the appointment of Mark Jarvis as the new executive chef at The Mitre Hampton Court. He will be in charge of 1665, the riverside brasserie, and The Boathouse, the hotel’s bar. His career began under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons where he trained…

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Evelyn’s Table announces new head chef

Michelin-starred restaurant Evelyn’s Table has announced that James Goodyear will be the restaurant’s new head chef. He replaces previous head chef Luke Selby who is going on to head up the kitchen at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. Goodyear will take up the role on 17 January 2023. He has previously…

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Le Manoir appoints new executive chef

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond Hotel in Oxfordshire, has announced the appointment of Luke Selby as its new executive chef effective from 2 January 2023.  It is reported that Selby returns to the restaurant after he first worked there more than a decade ago as a commis chef in…

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Chef Gary Jones wins Special Award at Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons has revealed its head chef Gary Jones has been honoured with a ‘Special Award’ at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2022.  The Special Award is in recognition of going “above and beyond” in his career, which has had a “major impact and influence on the…

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Horwood House names Mehdi Amiri as exec chef

Buckinghamshire’s Horwood House Hotel and Spa has announced the appointment of Mehdi Amiri as executive chef at the establishment. In the role, Amiri will lead the hotel’s culinary operations, including room-service, afternoon tea, conference and banqueting. Amiri will also be responsible for two dining concepts, including Harry’s Bar and Kitchen,…

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