Rick Stein
Coverage of restaurant operations, brand development, and F&B strategy across a chef-led hospitality group rooted in coastal dining and British seafood. This section explores site activity, leadership, media presence, guest experience, and sustainability practices, offering insight for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals tracking how personality-led brands influence dining, tourism, and regional growth in the UK.
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Aug- 2023 -23 AugustRestaurants
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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Jun- 2023 -26 JuneFood and Drink
The Hotel Folk launches chef development programme
The Hotel Folk, a privately owned Suffolk hotel group, has launched its own chef development programme. Nine chefs from The Hotel Folk, which owns and runs six properties and an entertainment venue across Suffolk, have committed to join the first course. The programme was launched at the Suffolk Food Hall…
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Sep- 2020 -1 SeptemberRestaurants
Rick Stein Marlborough restaurant to reopen on 4 September
The Rick Stein restaurant in Marlborough will reopen its doors on Friday 4 September. The Wiltshire venue was previously marked for closure due to Covid related cuts, however after a rent reduction from the landlord the decision has been reversed. The Stein family said they are “excited” to welcome guests…
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Aug- 2020 -19 AugustPeople
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 -30 JulyRestaurants
Rick Stein’s Marlborough restaurant saved amid 25% rent reduction
The Rick Stein Marlborough restaurant has been saved from closure after the landlord came forward and agreed a 25% reduction in rent to save the business. In June 2020, it was announced that the restaurant would be forced to close its doors permanently, due to the increased financial strain during…
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17 JulyRestaurants
Rick Stein to launch Stein’s on the Quay
The Rick Stein team has announced the launch of its new pop up restaurant Stein’s on the Quay in Padstow for summer 2020. The restaurant will be run by head chef Nick Evans and his team will aim to be serving up the “freshest Cornish catch of the day”. Stein’s…
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7 JulyRestaurants
Rick Stein Restaurant Group sees 5,000 diners return
The Rick Stein Restaurant Group has revealed that 5046 guests dined in its portfolio of 10 restaurants over “Super Saturday” weekend” . The celebrity chef’s portfolio includes The Seafood Restaurant, Padstow and Rick Stein, Barnes. The group also reported 717 retail transactions from four outlets including Stein’s Gift Shop, Deli,…
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2 JulyRestaurants
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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Nov- 2019 -12 NovemberPeople
Rick Stein appoints Pete Murt as new head chef seafood restaurant
Pete Murt has been appointed as head chef at Rick and Jill Stein’s flagship seafood restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall. He succeeds Stephane Delourme, who has moved to a group chef position to train chefs across the twelve Stein restaurants. Murt first joined the Stein team in 2000 as a kitchen…
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Oct- 2018 -2 OctoberPubs and Bars
Nottingham pub operator undertakes second Star Bars and Pubs site
A Nottingham pub operator is set to undertake his second “transformational” investment with Star Bars and Pubs, following a successful refurbishment of the Mill & Brook, Long Eaton. Anthony Dowling will undertake the restoration of Finnbars in Sherwood, Nottingham, transforming it into a “stylish and contemporary” kitchen and bar called…
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