Michelin
Our coverage brings together our coverage of Michelin-related developments across the UK and Ireland, including new star announcements, Bib Gourmand recipients, Green Star sustainability accolades, and chef and restaurant profiles. We report on what Michelin recognition means for business performance, staffing, kitchen standards, and brand value within the foodservice sector. Whether you’re a chef aspiring to earn a star, an operator leveraging accolades to drive bookings, or a group F&B leader analysing premium positioning.
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Apr- 2021 -19 AprilAdvice
Gourmet on-demand: The expanding delivery app market
Before the pandemic struck, businesses were lurching towards a new on-demand world, with rising apps making all manner of services available at the click-of-a-button. This was undoubtedly accelerated by Covid-19, as people sheltered at home and businesses looked for ways to adapt and continue to function despite the confines of…
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12 AprilRestaurants
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant appoints new head chef
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant has announced the appointment of Mark Donald as head chef. Donald will join the restaurant from his position at Number 1 at The Balmoral in Edinburgh, where he has retained the Michelin star until he departed in 2021. The restaurant is located in the heart of…
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1 AprilRestaurants
Jesmond Dene House launches new restaurant with head chef Danny Parker
Jesmond Dene House has announced the launch of its new restaurant Fern which will be spearheaded by former MasterChef finalist Danny Parker. The new restaurant will house a mix of contemporary food and an exclusive “one-off menu” of MasterChef dishes. Parker joined the Jesmond Dene House family in the summer…
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Mar- 2021 -30 MarchRestaurants
Cin Cin to open London restaurant site
Cin Cin, an Italians restaurant chain, has announced it plans to open its first London site in Fitzrovia at the end of April. Opening on Foley Street, Cin Cin London will begin trading with outside covers before welcoming customers to its 20 seat dining room once government restrictions lift. Founded…
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22 MarchRestaurants
The Pony and Trap renamed as The Pony Chew Valley
Former Michelin-Star restaurant The Pony and Trap in Somerset, has announced that it will reopen under a new name – The Pony Chew Valley. Owners of the venue, Holly and Josh Eggleton took to Instagram to confirm the rebranding, revealing that they are “so excited for the future”. The siblings,…
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11 MarchRestaurants
Camden Market to welcome new restaurant in spring
LabTech, the owner of Camden Market, has announced it will welcome a new neighbourhood pub and restaurant, The Farrier, in spring 2021. The venue will span 2,100 sq ft, and will be located in the former horse hospital and stables building. According to LabTech, the venue will be Camden Market’s…
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10 MarchFood and Drink
Langham Hospitality Group appoints new F&B director
Langham Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Chris King as its new director of food and beverage. King began his career at the hotel group over 10 years ago as head chef at Roux at the Landau, having worked alongside many Michelin-starred chefs previously. Prior to his new role,…
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Feb- 2021 -4 FebruaryEducation
Gordon Ramsay to launch culinary academy for novices
Gordan Ramsay has announced that he is set to launch a dual-functioned Woking establishment in Autumn 2021. The scheme will feature two floors, with the Gordon Ramsay Academy, an educational venue for culinary novices, taking up the top floor of the building. The ground floor will comprise the seven-Michelin starred…
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Jan- 2021 -28 JanuaryAwards & Events
Clare Smyth appointed global chef ambassador
The Bocuse d’Or UK Academy has appointed Clare Smyth as its global chef ambassador for the Bocuse d’Or, a biennial world chef championship. The news comes in the same week that she was awarded a third Michelin star for her Notting Hill restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth. Although Smyth had…
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26 JanuaryAwards & Events
Two London restaurants awarded three Michelin stars
Two London restaurants have achieved the highest accolade at the 2021 Michelin guide for Great Britain and Ireland that was launched via an online event yesterday (25 January). Headed by two female chefs, Clare Smyth and Hélène Darroze, the restaurants both received the maximum three stars, taking the total number…
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