The Savoy
Coverage of operations, leadership, and F&B innovation at one of the UK’s most iconic luxury hospitality establishments. This section explores executive appointments, restaurant and bar strategy, guest experience standards, and brand partnerships, offering valuable insight for hotel F&B leaders, fine dining professionals, and hospitality executives focused on premium service, international appeal, and heritage-driven excellence.
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Jun- 2019 -21 JuneAwards & Events
Cameron Attfield crowned Diageo Reserve World Class GB
Cameron Attfield of Disrepute, London was crowned Diageo Reserve’s World Class Bartender of the Year 2019 at this year’s GB finale which took place at Taste of London on Thursday 20 June. The final kicked off on Tuesday with ice breakers and informal challenges amongst the competitors to build this…
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May- 2019 -29 MayRestaurants
Sloane Place restaurant and hotel launches in Chelsea
Sloane Place restaurant and hotel has launched in Chelsea, London by a team which includes executive chef, Bernhard Mayer and Matt Hobbs, former managing director of The Groucho Club. Sloane Place is also dog friendly and invites guests to bring their pooches with them when they dine. Mayer will oversee…
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1 MayPeople
The Savoy appoints Anne Lomas as director of restaurants
The Savoy has announced that Anne Lomas has been appointed director of restaurants at the London hotel. Formerly general manager at Simpson’s in the Strand, Anne Lomas will oversee The Savoy’s restaurants – Kaspar’s at The Savoy, Thames Foyer, and Simpson’s in the Strand, along with in-room dining. Lomas will…
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Apr- 2019 -23 AprilEducation
Le Cordon Bleu announces Julia Child Scholarship
Culinary and hospitality school Le Cordon Bleu London has announced the launch of its annual Julia Child Scholarship which aims to provide aspiring food entrepreneurs with the first steps to business success. The prize, worth over £40,000, includes a place on Le Cordon Bleu’s Diplôme de Pâtisserie, recognised globally as…
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Aug- 2018 -23 AugustFood and Drink
Frederick Forster returns to D&D London as Plateau’s head chef
Luxury restaurant group D&D London has appointed Frederick Forster as the new head chef at its Plateau restaurant in London’s Canary Wharf. Forster has already worked for the group, joining in 2015 as its head chef at Le Pont de la Tour, but left in 2017 and was replaced by…
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Jul- 2018 -19 JulyPeople
The Savoy’s American Bar appoints new head bartender
The American Bar at The Savoy hotel in London has appointed Maxim Schulte as its new head bartender. Previously helping to shape Asia’s bar scene at The Ritz Carlton in Macau, Schulte, 29, will be joining the American Bar’s team on 20 August 2018. Schulte was born in Germany and…
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16 JulyAwards & Events
World-class chefs to cook for Scotland’s fine dining festival
Seven of UK’s best-known chefs will cook at The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen for Signature, Scotland’s fine dining festival. The 12-day celebration of gastronomy will be held from November 4 to 16 with an afternoon tea from patissier-chocolatier William Curley and tasting menus from Mark Greenaway, Glynn Purnell, Atul Kochhar,…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilAwards & Events
Six shortlisted for this year’s Gastronomes Award
The Réunion des Gastronomes has announced that six candidates have been shortlisted for this year’s Gastronomes Award. The shortlist comprises: Andras Lakesi, food and drink manager at newly-opened The Principal London; Kieran McLoughlin, general manager at newly-opened Hide, Piccadilly London; Jorge Pacheco, head chef of El Inca Plebeyo in Islington;…
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