Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Rhubarb Hospitality Collection has announced the appointment of Kieran Reilly as Executive Chef – Events. Reilly brings a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality and event catering, most recently serving as Culinary Director at Rocket Food. Prior to that, he was Executive Chef at Lush by Tom Kerridge, … [Read more...]
Grimsby Institute student hopes to become Young Risotto Chef of the Year
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Professional Cookery student, Morgan Robinson has competed in the regional finals of the Young Risotto Chef of the Year competition. Each year, Riso Gallo, Europe's premier grain specialists, search for young chefs (aged 17- 23) who can inject personality, passion and creativity to create a vibrant, exciting … [Read more...]
The Club Hotel & Spa Restaurant Names New Head Chef for Bohemia
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey’s leading luxury hotel, is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Earnshaw to Head Chef of Bohemia, the island’s only Michelin-starred restaurant. One of the UK’s most exciting young chefs, Tom’s career has seen him work at four Michelin-starred restaurants including … [Read more...]
Tom Kerridge celebrates Zest Quest Asia winners
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Inspired by the tastes, flavours and textures of Korean food, a trio of student chefs from Loughborough College bagged first place in the 2025 Zest Quest Asia culinary competition and with it, a week-long educational and cultural trip to Hong Kong. The team had impressed the judges with their three-course Korean … [Read more...]
Cleaver & Wake welcomes new chefs on board
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Nottingham’s Cleaver & Wake has welcomed a string of new hires within its chef team to drive forward growth. Michelin-experienced chef Lewis Dobson is one of the leading lights to join the ranks as sous chef at fine dining restaurant Cleaver & Wake, where he’ll be working with senior sous chef … [Read more...]
Fifteen chefs raise a quarter of a million for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Fifteen chefs, including Michelin star holders and winners of many other top culinary awards, took part in the biennial fundraising event Chefs’ Night Out on Saturday 29 March and raised £250,000 in the process. Organised by long-time Tŷ Hafan supporters David Loosemore, Managing Director of Portabella, and Huw … [Read more...]
Gary Maclean and Hannah Catley join BaxterStorey as chef partners
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Gary Maclean and Hannah Catley have joined hospitality business BaxterStorey as chef partners to the business. Maclean is Scotland’s first government-appointed national chef, a role in which he promotes locally sourced and locally produced food and drink, as well as healthy and sustainable eating and food education in Scotland. … [Read more...]
Nieves Barragán Mohacho announces second London opening
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, will welcome guests to Legado in Shoreditch, London this summer, her second opening following the Michelin-starred Sabor in 2018. Legado - meaning ‘legacy’ - is a nod to Nieves’ personal journey and a celebration of Spain’s diverse regional … [Read more...]
The Athenaeum welcomes return of Head Pastry Chef
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The Athenaeum Hotel and Residencies has appointed Sergi Kuzmin as its new Head Pastry Chef. Kuzmin brings with him a wealth of expertise, having been in the industry for over 15 years, most recently as Head Pastry Chef at The Excel London before his return to The Athenaeum. After completing his studies at … [Read more...]
Asimakis Chaniotis announces May opening of Myrtos
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Bringing his Grecian heritage to South Kensington, Chef Asimakis Chaniotis is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of Myrtos this May. Having spent 13 years at one of London’s oldest and most refined Michelin-starred restaurants, Pied à Terre, Asimakis will apply his technical training to traditional Greek … [Read more...]
Mark Kempson Awarded Best Game Chef
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Hosted by BASC (British Association of Shooting & Conservation), the ninth annual Eat Game Awards event was held in Sloane Hall, in Marylebone, London, on 20 March 2025. And among the many accolades presented, the Best Game Chef Award - sponsored by Equantiis – was given to Mark Kempson, Head Chef at Kitchen W8 in … [Read more...]
HCL appoint Executive Chef to innovate school meals amid rising cost dilemmas
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services HCL (Hertfordshire Catering) has announced the appointment of David Stanley as its new Executive Chef to spearhead efforts to develop creative, nutritious, and cost-effective school menus. Stanley’s appointment as the first senior-level Executive Chef at HCL reflects the company’s commitment to long-term investment in both … [Read more...]
Fulham FC confirm two world class signings for matchday hospitality
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Fulham FC is elevating its matchday and hospitality experience with the appointment of two new world class chefs. This marks the first of many culinary signings to The Riverside, the redevelopment of Fulham’s stand adjacent to the River Thames. Among these two distinguished signings are Alex Dilling, an … [Read more...]
Chef Tom Brown announces new restaurant opening
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Chef Tom Brown will open his new restaurant, Tom Brown at The Capital, on 10 April in London’s Knightsbridge. Marking a return to the hotel where he first made a name for himself as Head Chef at Outlaw’s, the intimate 28-cover restaurant will champion Tom’s signature style of clean, creative, and flavour-led dishes … [Read more...]
Paul Askew appointed President of Disciples Escoffier UK
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club On Tuesday evening at Westminster Kingsway College, the Annual Dinner of celebration, inauguration and fundraising for Disciples Escoffier took place in London. From around the world, 24 new Disciples were welcomed and over 120 guests celebrated all forms of gastronomy on Tuesday 11th March, a gilded evening with … [Read more...]
