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- 2019 -9 AprilAwards & Events
Rainer Sarrazin crowned winner of European Chef’s Cup in London
Rainer Sarrazin has been named Best European Chef for 2019 by Aramark, following his performance in the European Chef’s Cup, the prestigious international competition held each year by Aramark, one of the world’s leading catering companies. The competition saw seven professional chefs from across Europe go head to head in…
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8 AprilRestaurants
Former Pidgin team open new restaurant in Clapton
Italian chef Adolfo De Cecco, former head chef at the Pidgin restaurant in Hackney, London has opened his restaurant Casa Fofó in Dalston. Casa Fofó is a small neighbourhood eatery for those seeking “delicious, honest food”, with a focus on natural and low intervention wines. The restaurant’s name pays tribute…
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3 AprilRestaurants
360 Restaurant to open in Surbiton
An “international tapas” restaurant named 360 Restaurant has opened in Surbiton. The restaurant which claims to offer dishes from “every corner of the world”, will be headed up by Akshay Sabharwal who has worked for Hilton Casinos, Emirates, elegant boutique hotels and F1-Silverstone. Sabharwal has 26 years’ experience in the…
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3 AprilRestaurants
Chef and restaurateur Mike Robinson to launch The Woodsman
Mike Robinson, restaurateur and co-owner of the Michelin-starred Harwood Arms in Fulham, London, is set to officially launch The Woodsman in Stratford-upon-Avon on 18 April 2019. Showcasing Robinson’s passion for British produce and sustainable wild food, the restaurant and bar will be in boutique Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon, a fully restored…
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Mar- 2019 -27 MarchPeople
Tom Scade appointed executive chef at The Vineyard Hotel
The Vineyard Group has appointed Tom Scade has been appointed as executive chef at The Vineyard Hotel, Stockcross in Berkshire. Scade is joining the hotel from The Ritz Hotel in London where he was sous chef to John Williams. He had trained initially under Williams before going off and running…
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27 MarchRestaurants
Atul Kochhar’s Kanishka restaurant opens in Mayfair
Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef in the world to receive a Michelin star, officially opened his restaurant Kanishka on Mayfair’s Maddox Street. It is his first venture with Tina English, another recognised innovator of London’s Indian dining scene, Kanishka aims to explore lesser known regions of Indian food, showcasing…
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26 MarchPeople
Alyn Williams steps away from The Wild Rabbit
Alyn Williams has announced he will be stepping down from his role as chef patron at The Wild Rabbit in Kingham. Williams has returned to London full time and will be focusing on his London restaurant, Alyn Williams at The Westbury. He was at The Wild Rabbit since May 2018.…
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8 MarchPeople
The Lawns appoints Genesis Valenzuela as restaurant manager
Genesis Valenzuela has been announced as the new manager of award-winning restaurant, The Lawns. Valenzuela began his career working for hotels in his home of the Philippines, followed by over nine years on a number of cruise ships in a variety of roles, before eventually settling in the UK in…
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7 MarchPubs and Bars
Bubbledogs refurbishes following operator’s second Michelin star
Champagne and hot dog bar, Bubbledogs is set to undergo a refurbishment after its operator’s Kitchen Table restaurant was awarded a second Michelin star. JKS’ Kitchen Table is ran from the rear of the same premises as Bubbledogs, where it is thought that refurbishment changes will also affect the menu…
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5 MarchRestaurants
Darren Brown appointed as The Kitchen’s exec head chef
New Cotswold destination Feldon Valley has appointed Darren Brown as executive head chef of The Kitchen, a new restaurant which will launch in March. He joins the team from his post as head chef at The Kingham Plough in Oxfordshire, having previously earned a Michelin star at West Stoke House…
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