The Dorchester
Coverage of one of London’s most prestigious hotels, focusing on its restaurants, bars, and wider hospitality activity. Tracks fine dining innovation, chef appointments, menu launches, and refurbishments, alongside luxury bar concepts and guest experience investment. Includes reporting on staffing strategies, supplier collaborations, marketing activity, and the property’s influence on consumer trends in high-end hospitality. Built for operators, chefs, and industry professionals seeking insight into how flagship venues set benchmarks across the UK market.
-
Aug- 2025 -22 AugustRestaurants
The Grill at The Dorchester to reopen in September
The Dorchester’s historic dining room, The Grill, is set to relaunch this September with a modern take on the classic grill concept, under the direction of culinary director Martyn Nail and head chef Jacob Keen-Downs. Nail, one of London’s most experienced chefs, has joined forces with Keen-Downs, formerly of Gold…
Read More » -
Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberFeatures
Key takeaways from HOSPACE 2024
The HOSPACE 2024 conference, hosted by the Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) on 14 November at the Royal Lancaster London, marked a milestone in an unexpectedly positive year for UK hospitality. With record attendance exceeding 600 leaders and innovators, the event delivered critical insights and discussions on the industry’s evolving landscape. …
Read More » -
Oct- 2024 -25 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 25/10/24
Punch Pubs has reported a 43.6% uplift in operating profits for the year ended 11 August, following a successful acquisition strategy. It comes as total revenues at the pub group also rose 3.45% from £313.5m to £324.3m in the current period. The group currently comprises 1,258 pubs, 92% of which…
Read More » -
25 OctoberRestaurants
Dim Sum by China Tang opens at Harrods Dining Hall
Cantonese restaurant Dim Sum by China Tang has opened its doors at Harrods Dining Hall, nearly two decades after opening its doors at The Dorchester. Located on the ground floor of Harrods in the Dining Hall, with 25 covers, Dim Sum by China Tang marks a significant expansion for this…
Read More » -
Jul- 2024 -2 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 02/07/24
Euros and Father’s Day boosted beer sales by 18% in the week ended 22 June. The upswing also helped cause a 9% increase in total drinks sales compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This marks a turnaround for the sector following four consecutive weeks…
Read More » -
2 JulyNews
Alain Ducasse extends The Dorchester partnership
World-renowned chef Alain Ducasse has announced the continuation of its partnership with The Dorchester in London for a further five years. Since its opening, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has been a symbol of culinary innovation and sophistication. The restaurant, which holds three Michelin stars, with chef patron Jean-Philippe Blondet…
Read More » -
Jul- 2023 -13 JulyNews
Alain Ducasse appoints new head sommelier
The Dorchester hotel has recently announced the appointment of Martin Kleveta as head sommelier at the three Michelin-starred restaurant Alain Ducasse. Kleveta will be working closely with the team including chef patron Jean-Philippe Blondet, head chef Alberto Gobbo through to assistant head sommelier Maxime Lamour. He has worked in the…
Read More » -
Sep- 2022 -7 SeptemberRestaurants
Woven by Adam Smith set to open at Coworth Park Hotel
Woven by Adam Smith, a new restaurant at Coworth Park, part of the Dorchester Collection, is set to open on 8 September 2022. Coworth Park has unveiled details for Woven by Adam Smith, Chef Adam Smith’s menu, combining classics with modern touches and layers of personal experience. Martin Hulbert Design…
Read More » -
Aug- 2022 -3 AugustPeople
Claridge’s appoints new culinary director
Claridge’s has announced the appointment of Dmitri Magi as its new culinary director, alongside Richard Galli as executive chef and Thibault Hauchard as executive pastry chef. The positions were reportedly created especially for the hotel’s overhauled culinary team to “cement its position as a world-class gastronomic destination”. The news comes…
Read More » -
Feb- 2020 -10 FebruaryRestaurants
Maison Francois to open in St James
Maison François, a brasserie and wine bar in the heart of St James, London, has announced it is set to open in spring 2020 and will be headed by former Masterchef star Matthew Ryle. Founded by François O’Neill, Ryle will also be joined by Ed Wyand who will head up…
Read More »
- 1
- 2