The Xara Collection proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone as Executive Chef Clint Grech marks 25 years with the company, a journey defined by passion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence across its portfolio of distinctive restaurants and venues. At the centre of this achievement is de Mondion, the Michelin-starred restaurant at The Xara Palace … [Read more...]
Buckinghamshire Hotel Teams Up with Michelin-Starred Chef and Four County Schools to Host Culinary Competition Finale
A luxury Buckinghamshire hotel has partnered with a Michelin-starred chef to host the grand finale of a school culinary competition, designed to develop the employability skills required in the hospitality sector. Horwood House Hotel, a 4-star country house hotel and conference venue in Little Horwood, near Milton Keynes, recently welcomed Year 9 students from four local … [Read more...]
Spring 2026 Ushers in A New Lunch Focus for Hélène Darroze At The Connaught
Internationally acclaimed Chef Hélène Darroze together with Executive Chef Marco Zampese and their award-winning team have introduced a new à la carte lunch menu for Spring 2026. This exciting new offering allows each guest to tailor their own personal dining experience from a daily selection of starters, main courses and desserts celebrating the finest in new season … [Read more...]
Wembley Stadium Delivers Michelin-Starred Dining to Football Fans at Emirates FA Cup Final
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Wembley Stadium, the home of English football, and Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and food service, successfully redefined the major stadium food and beverage experience at Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup Final by introducing the first-ever concessions concept led by a two-Michelin-star chef. This pioneering … [Read more...]
Award-Winning Arbroath Pie Maker Achieves Record Sales Following Restaurant Closure
An Arbroath food business is celebrating strong growth after its owner made the bold decision to close her restaurant and focus solely on her award-winning pies and street food offering. WeeCOOK, founded by chef Hayley Wilkes in 2011, has seen pie sales climb 15% in 2025, following similar positive growth the previous year. The business is on track to record its first … [Read more...]
Chef Liam Penn Brings Back ‘Great British Animation’ Tasting Menu with New Twist
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Chef Liam Penn will launch a newly written 2026 edition of his Great British Animation 'Edible Storytelling' menu on 23 May, bringing a new narrative-led tasting experience to Bristol. Known for creating immersive tasting menus that combine storytelling, theatre and modernist technique, Liam has spent the past three … [Read more...]
Baxterstorey Chef Academy Celebrates Record-Breaking Year with Largest Ever Graduation Cohort
The BaxterStorey Chef Academy has celebrated its biggest and most successful year to date - with a record-breaking 111 chefs graduating across its culinary development programmes. Held at Church House, Dean’s Yard, Westminster, the graduation event brought together graduates, industry leaders, chef partners and guests for an evening celebrating the next generation of … [Read more...]
A Night of Gastronomic Fundraising Takes Place at The Art School in Liverpool for Chef Matt Davies
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club On Thursday May 21, some of the UK’s leading chefs and The Art School team in Liverpool are uniting to raise money in honour of chef Matt Davies, whose dominant left arm was amputated after an accident working in hospitality over seven years ago. The evening will feature 5 courses and 5 paired wines, entertainment and … [Read more...]
Canoe Place Inn Appoints Michelin-Starred Chef Mathew Woolf as Executive Chef
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Canoe Place Inn, the historic Hampton Bays retreat and gateway to the East End, announced today the appointment of Chef Mathew Woolf as Executive Chef. With nearly three decades of global culinary experience, including Michelin-starred kitchens and five-star luxury properties, Chef Woolf will lead the property’s food and … [Read more...]
Horitzó: Where Gastronomy Becomes Art
The atrium of MACBA, the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona, set the stage for the launch of Horitzó, the new fine dining catering service created by Paco Pérez and Hotel Arts Barcelona. Conceived as an extension of their culinary and creative vision, the event brought together a select group of guests in an environment where art, gastronomy, and contemporary language … [Read more...]
East Riding College Student Wins Prestigious International Culinary
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club A talented student from East Riding College, part of the TEC Partnership, has claimed first place in a prestigious international culinary competition held in Venice, Italy. Ruby Goodens, a Level 2 Hospitality student based at the college’s Bridlington campus, was crowned winner of the Combi Guru Challenge, a … [Read more...]
Shenal Suwaris Appointed Executive Chef at Kochchi Glasgow Following Departure from Sushi Samba Edinburgh
In a major move set to turn heads across the Scottish restaurant scene, Kochchi Glasgow has appointed Shenal Suwaris as its new Executive Chef, just two months after the venue’s official launch. The high-profile arrival signals serious intent from the ambitious Sri Lankan concept as it looks to cement its place among Scotland’s most exciting new openings. Chef Suwaris … [Read more...]
Student Charlotte Vicars achieves Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ Award
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club First-year UWL student Charlotte Vicars has been recognised among the UK's top young pastry chefs after achieving the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts' Annual Award of Excellence (AAE). Charlotte, a BSc Culinary Industry Management student at UWL’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) earned the … [Read more...]
Daniel Skokić Appointed as Executive Chef of Michelin-Starred Alfred Keller Restaurant at Boutique Hotel Alhambra
Lošinj Hotels & Villas is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Skokić as Executive Chef of Alfred Keller Restaurant, the signature fine dining restaurant at Boutique Hotel Alhambra. His arrival marks a new chapter for one of Croatia’s most respected Michelin-starred restaurants. A graduate of the Hospitality School in Opatija, Skokić has built his career … [Read more...]
Rothay Manor Appoints Michelin-Starred Chef Simon Ulph as It Marks 10-Year Milestone
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Ambleside’s award-winning boutique hotel, Rothay Manor, has appointed Michelin-starred chef Simon Ulph as Head Chef of its restaurant, Rowan - marking a significant new chapter as the hotel celebrates 10 years under the stewardship of co-owners Jenna and Jamie Shail. Simon joins from The Stafford in London, where, … [Read more...]
