Michael Caines

Coverage of chef-led innovation and venue transformation tied to a celebrated British culinary figure, detailing a high-profile debut in central London. Focuses on leadership appointments, new restaurant concept planning, seasonal menu development, and operational collaboration between luxury hotel venues and a Devon-based Michelin-starred estate. Designed for F&B directors, hospitality strategists, and chefs tracking flagship venue openings, talent integration, and upscale dining strategy in the UK’s fine-dining landscape.

  • Aug- 2025 -
    12 August
    RestaurantsMichael Caines to open in the Stafford London in September

    Michael Caines to open in the Stafford London in September

    Michael Caines has revealed that it is set to open its latest venue in the Stafford London hotel on 17 September. The restaurant will offer modern European cuisine and marks the company’s very first residence in the capital. Previously known as The Game Bird, the restaurant has taken on a…

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  • Aug- 2023 -
    23 August
    RestaurantsMichael Caines’ Harbourside Refuge closed and put up for sale

    Michael Caines’ Harbourside Refuge closed and put up for sale

    Michael Caines’ Harbourside Refuge restaurant and bar in Cornwall has shut and been put up for sale. A statement on its website confirmed that the restaurant has been closed since 1 August. The Harbourside Refuge was opened in August 2020 after being acquired by Caines from the Rick Stein group.…

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  • May- 2023 -
    9 May
    PeopleThe Candlelight Inn appoints new head chef

    The Candlelight Inn appoints new head chef

    Candlelight Inn in Somerset has appointed Devon-born chef Charlotte Vincent as head chef. Vincent, who has made two appearances on the BBC cooking show Great British Menu, began her career with the army and went on to work alongside chef Michael Caines. Her food is described as “modern British with…

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  • Mar- 2023 -
    17 March
    RestaurantsFife Arms appoints new head chef

    Fife Arms appoints new head chef

    The Fife Arms Hotel has announced the appointment of Adam Maddock as its new head chef. Maddock has over a decade of experience in the industry and has worked in Michelin starred restaurants across the UK. After an apprenticeship with the Tanner brothers at only 18 years old, he started…

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  • Oct- 2022 -
    14 October
    RestaurantsThe Alverton appoints new head chef

    The Alverton appoints new head chef

    The Alverton, a converted convent on the outskirts of Truro in Cornwall, has announced the appointment of Ollie Wyatt as the restaurant’s new head chef.  Prior to his appointment, Wyatt was formerly the sous chef at Michael Caines’ restaurant, The Cove. He has over 10 years of experience, with his…

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  • Jun- 2022 -
    21 June
    PeopleMichael Caines names group executive chef

    Michael Caines names group executive chef

    Michael Caines has appointed Stuart Shaw as the collection’s new group executive chef, working together to oversee and implement Caines’ vision and strategy across the whole business. Shaw has introduced new season menus for The Cove and The Harbourside Refuge ahead of summer. Previously, he worked at two 2AA Rosette…

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  • Nov- 2020 -
    17 November
    RestaurantsMichael Caines to launch new beach bar and restaurant

    Michael Caines to launch new beach bar and restaurant

    Michael Caines has unveiled plans to open Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant alongside Sylvain Peltier and Michael’s Café Patisserie Glacerie as part of the Exmouth seafront regeneration project in March 2021. The company said the launch will be a “landmark opening” for the Michael Caines Collection as it opens a…

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  • Sep- 2020 -
    1 September
    RestaurantsMichael Caines unveils Harbourside Refuge

    Michael Caines unveils Harbourside Refuge

    Michael Caines has announced The Harbourside Refuge, Restaurant and Bar has opened for a soft launch after having acquired the site in July. The Harbourside Refuge will offer a “relaxed” dining experience inspired by its sea-side setting and will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner between Wednesday and Sunday. The Harbourside…

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  • Aug- 2020 -
    19 August
    PeopleMichael Caines Collection appoints Liam Finnegan as group executive chef

    Michael Caines Collection appoints Liam Finnegan as group executive chef

    Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the appointment of Liam Finnegan as group executive chef of the Michael Caines Collection as of 8 September 2020. The news follows Caines’ recent acquisition of the former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall. With a working relationship spanning 14…

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  • Jul- 2020 -
    2 July
    RestaurantsMichael Caines acquires Porthleven Restaurant

    Michael Caines acquires Porthleven Restaurant

    Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the acquisition of the former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall. The news marks Caine’s second venture in Cornwall and is a “welcome addition” to the Michael Caines Collection which currently comprises luxury country house hotel and restaurant Lympstone Manor,…

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