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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Jul- 2019 -15 JulyRestaurants
Michelin-starred chef to run Linthwaite House restaurant
Boutique hotel operator Leeu Collection has appointed Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan to run the Henrock restaurant at its Linthwaite House hotel, when it opens in October. The kitchen team will be led by head chef Brian Limoges, who joins Rogan from San Francisco after working at restaurants including Quince, Birdsong…
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10 JulyRestaurants
Oddfellows On The Park recruits new pastry chef
Design-led hotel, Oddfellows On The Park has announced Clement Barbin as its new head pastry chef. Barbin joins the team at the park side boutique hotel from Bisous Bisous in Manchester, but also has a wealth of experience in Italy and France – including a stint as a pastry chef…
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5 JulyAwards & Events
Army chef receives highest award in the Royal Logistic Corps
Army chef Simon Griffiths has been awarded the highest trade honour in the Royal Logistic Corps as Conductor, in a ceremony in Hampshire with the Duke of Gloucester the guest of honour. He is one of five Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) Senior Soldiers to have been granted the position of…
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4 JulyRestaurants
El Gato Negro acquires former Jamie’s site for third opening
Restaurateur Simon Shaw and Mills Hill Developments have acquired 35 Park Row, Leeds, the former site of Jamie’s Italian restaurant to open a third El Gato Negro for a winter 2019 launch. The premises based in Leeds city centre were acquired from Jamie’s Italian’s administrators KPMG and the company was…
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4 JulyEducation
Mahé Cookery School and Chef’s Table opens
Paul and Emma Ainsworth have announced the opening of their fourth Padstow venture, Mahé Cookery School and Chef’s Table with executive chef John Walton. The cookery school hosts up to five guests, with four courses to choose from, Dinner Party Secrets; Sugar and Spice; Pasta Masterclass and Bistro Cooking. The…
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3 JulyRestaurants
The Savoy announces new head chef of Kaspar
The Savoy hotel in London has appointed Joost Bijster as head chef of its Kaspar restaurant, following stints at three Michelin-starred restaurants in the Netherlands and Thailand. He studied the culinary arts for over six years, earning himself three diplomas and five certificates; the highest possible qualification for a specialised…
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1 JulyRestaurants
Tom Sellers and Restaurant Story to launch Story by the Sea
The team behind the Michelin-starred Restaurant Story is moving to Carbis Bay for six weeks this summer to launch the Story by the Sea restaurant. Chef Tom Sellers will lead the team of the Cornish coast, which will be open from 2 August until 14 September. The restaurant will work…
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Jun- 2019 -27 JuneAwards & Events
Sky Garden’s Fenchurch restaurant awarded two AA rosettes
Fenchurch Restaurant, the refined dining venue operated by hospitality group Rhubarb within Sky Garden, has been awarded two AA Rosettes as part of the AA culinary excellence scheme. Located on level 37, the destination restaurant offers fine dining menus using the seasonal ingredients with views of the capital. George Farrugia…
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25 JuneRegulations & Policies
Tamarind staff dismissed after claiming chicken stock was used in veggie meals
The former assistant manager of Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Tamarind in Mayfair, London, has won a legal dispute with the restaurant after he was made redundant when he raised concerns regarding the use of Knorr chicken stock in vegetarian dishes. According to employment tribunal documents, on 4 June Mafis Ali made…
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14 JuneRestaurants
Sky Gardens appoints new head chef of Fenchurch Restaurant
Hospitality group, Rhubarb, has announced the appointment of George Farrugia as head chef of its Fenchurch Restaurant, Sky Garden. He takes the role after recently being head chef at Bob Bob Ricard, and will develop the restaurant’s modern British menus with new dishes influenced by classical French and Mediterranean cuisine.…
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