Masterchef
Coverage explores how one of the UK’s most-watched culinary competitions influences the hospitality sector, from chef career progression and restaurant launches to media partnerships and consumer dining expectations. Reporting includes appearances by former contestants in professional kitchens, pop-up concepts, branded collaborations, and the show’s role in elevating food presentation, provenance, and skill-led cooking across the industry. Insight is tailored for operators tracking culinary talent, guest preferences, and the media’s role in shaping the chef pipeline.
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Jul- 2023 -21 JulyNews
Akwaaba wins Lexington’s Casual Dining Competition
Ghana-inspired cuisine Akwaaba has won the final stage of Lexington’s Casual Dining Competition. The winning team will see their concept introduced across the business and will also enjoy a British artisan cheese makers tour, hosted by Patrick Spinazza from The Cheese Geek. Akwaaba will also have the opportunity to create…
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Apr- 2023 -12 AprilPeople
Dan Lee announces semi-permanent residency at Hockley Social Club
Dan Lee, the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals, has announced a semi-permanent residency at Hockley Social Club that will launch on 1 June and run until 1 October. Lee, who has been described by Michelin-star celebrity chef Marcus Wareign as “a star in the making”, will serve a menu that…
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Jan- 2023 -17 JanuaryRestaurants
Leila Lily’s appoints Masterchef winner as head chef
Masterchef winner Jim Hall has taken the head chef position at Newcastle restaurant Leila Lily’s. Hall, who joins Leila Lily’s from four AA star Lumley Castle Hotel, at Chester-le-Street, brings more than 20 years’ experience to his new position including stints at hotels and restaurants across the UK and at…
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Dec- 2022 -1 DecemberFeatures
The Grand, York, on hosting the Delifresh young chef competition
Can you tell us a little bit about what it was like to host the competition and what sort of preparations the venue had to make? Ahmed Abdalla: The conference itself was pretty straightforward. We met with Delifresh a few times, me and my events team, prior to the actual…
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Nov- 2022 -30 NovemberRestaurants
Fenchurch Sky Garden appoints new head chef
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection has announced the appointment of Kerth Gumbs as head chef of Fenchurch at Sky Garden. Gumbs will start the role early next month and brings 20 years of experience to the role. He joins from restaurant and bar, Boiler and Co in Mayfair, where he held the…
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Sep- 2022 -26 SeptemberRestaurants
King’s House restaurant and bar to debut in Chelsea
King’s House, a new restaurant, bar and garden, is set to launch in Chelsea on 14 October, offering laid-back dining, al fresco socialising, and late-night cocktails to an expansive space on King’s Road. Leading out from the ground floor bar is the King’s House Garden, a 96-cover outdoor space. Collected…
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Jul- 2022 -27 JulyComment
Catering industry prepares to visit the Casual Dining show this September
Casual Dining – the only UK trade show dedicated to the casual dining sector is returning to ExCeL London on 16-17 September. The industry show for the hospitality sector will once again co-locate with sister shows lunch! – the definitive event for cafés, coffee shops and food-to-go and Commercial Kitchen…
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Jun- 2022 -17 JuneRestaurants
Hawkstone Hall to launch two-day pop-up restaurant
Hawkstone Hall has announced that chef Arbinder Singh Dugal will collaborate with the venue’s executive chef Andrew Watts on an “exclusive” fine-dining menu at the on-site chapel. The two-day pop-up restaurant will take place on 19 and 20 July and will serve a five-course meal of Singh Dugal’s “progressive” Indian…
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Mar- 2022 -25 MarchRestaurants
Riverstone and Robin Gill team up for new Kensington restaurant
Riverstone has announced that acclaimed chef Robin Gill will be opening a new independent restaurant and bar, Maria G’s, at its Kensington residence due to open this June. Gill, who has a string of London restaurants including Darby’s, Sorella, Bermondsey Larder and Rye by the Water, is known for his…
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Feb- 2022 -1 FebruaryFood and Drink
Euston Square names MasterChef semi-finalist as executive chef
30 Euston Square has announced the appointment of Masterchef semi-finalist, Michelle Trusselle as executive chef. Joining Searcys team at 30 Euston Square late last year, the firm said Trusselle led the kitchen through its “busy” Christmas period and has begun extensive menu development across the venue, from canapés to fine…
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