Chef-owner Ryan Blackburn has made the difficult decision to call time on Kysty, his casual neighbourhood restaurant located in Cheapside, Ambleside. After six years, he's decided not to renew the lease on the site, with Kysty’s final service taking place on 26th July 2024. Happily, Ryan is pleased to announce that he’s retaining all of the Kysty team and recruiting … [Read more...]
UK chefs to join catering team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services It’s been a summer of sport and now the Euros and Wimbledon have ended we are looking to the Paris 2024 Olympics. And for two UK chefs they will be in the thick of the action having been given the opportunity to be part of the massive catering operation for the Olympics and Paralympics which will be delivered by … [Read more...]
José Pizarro to launch Lolo in SE1
Spanish Chef, José Pizarro, is launching his brand-new concept, Lolo, in August 2024. Lolo aims to capture the sense of togetherness and joy that José experiences from preparing his favourite dishes at home, offering Bermondsey Street a fresh approach to the José Pizarro brand. The restaurant will offer an all-day menu of personal favourites and new recipes created with … [Read more...]
Sofian Msetfi announces new Head Chef for Ormer Mayfair by Sofian
Sofian Msetfi, Executive Chef of Ormer Mayfair by Sofian, has promoted Kyle Lynch to Head Chef at his Michelin-starred, 4 AA Rosette restaurant within luxury family-owned hotel, Flemings Mayfair. Kyle brings more than a decade of experience in the industry to the role. After several chef internships in the USA including Massachusetts and Florida, Kyle’s gastronomic journey … [Read more...]
Heston Blumenthal encourages business leaders to be accepting of neurodiversity
Research carried out for chef and restaurateur Heston Blumenthal OBE covering 100 FTSE 350 companies has revealed 82% of respondents would like to see more senior high profile business leaders who are neurodiverse talk openly and positively about how it has helped them. 64% of FTSE 350 Board Directors and HR Professionals say that fear of stigma is preventing neurodiverse … [Read more...]
Sopwell House announce new Head Chef at Omboo
St Albans country hotel and spa, Sopwell House, has announced the appointment of Benny Lee as the new Head Chef of its Asian-inspired restaurant, Omboo. Lee is from Malaysia with more than 18 years’ experience of working in some of London’s most acclaimed restaurants. His career started in 2006 at the Japanese restaurant, Hare & Tortoise, Lee then went onto hone his … [Read more...]
Milton Keynes College announce Murray Chapman & MND fundraising dinner
Milton Keynes College has joined forces with industry leaders to host a fundraising dinner event for Murray Chapman, the founder of A Passion to Inspire following his recent MND diagnosis. The dinner is set to take place at The Brasserie of Milton Keynes College on Tuesday 30th July at 6pm, pre-dinner cocktails and canapes will be served. A GoFundMe campaign has … [Read more...]
Joseph Denison Carey takes residency at Boundary Shoreditch
Boundary Shoreditch has announced a collaboration with chef Joseph Denison Carey, who took up residency in its ground floor bar & brasserie on 5th July to the end of September. The residency will take place during dinner service of the ground floor bar & brasserie, Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm until 9pm. Joseph will showcase his trademark brand of considered, … [Read more...]
Alain Ducasse continues partnership with The Dorchester
Alain Ducasse has announced the continuation of his partnership with The Dorchester in London for a further five years. This collaboration, which has been a cornerstone of culinary excellence at The Dorchester for over a decade, will continue to bring unparalleled dining experiences to its esteemed guests. Since its opening, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has been a symbol … [Read more...]
Student Mentor’s tireless application now needs industry support
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for Murray Chapman, one of the hospitality industry’s most cherished personalities and founder of the A Passion to Inspire not-for-profit. The launch was prompted by his recent diagnosis with frontal lobe dementia and motor neurone disease. Chapman first noticed symptoms at the end of 2021 and, after many months of appointments with … [Read more...]
Sodexo announce Modern Recipe collaboration with Kate Austen
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo has announced a new collaboration with chef Kate Austen and its contemporary workplace dining offer, Modern Recipe. Earlier this year Kate, recognised as one of the industry’s rising stars, appeared on the BBC’s Great British Menu and became the first female chef in the show’s 19-year history to win the main course dish. Her … [Read more...]
Tom Kerridge announces new Head Chef at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill
Tom Kerridge earlier today announced a new appointment at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill, his London restaurant sited within the prestigious Corinthia London. Tom Childs, previously Sous Chef at the restaurant, will take on the new role of Head Chef from today, as Nick Beardshaw leaves to set up his own restaurant. Nick has worked with Tom for 14 years, including as … [Read more...]
Royal Ascot ‘Chefs in Residence’ apply 12 Michelin stars to sustainability
Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club With just two weeks to go, Sodexo Live! the official catering supplier to Ascot Racecourse, has revealed what guests at Royal Ascot will experience when they attend the event. The long-standing partnership has seen Sodexo Live! provide catering and hospitality services at the racecourse since 1998 and, it takes utmost pride … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey Chef Academy celebrates record number of graduates
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services A record number of chefs have graduated from BaxterStorey’s chef academy this year, with female chefs making up approximately a third of graduates. 89 chefs graduated from the academy this year, with 27 women completing their development programmes. The total number of chefs increased by a third - reflecting the company's … [Read more...]
Spaces at The Spine announce new head chef
Spaces at The Spine announce new head chef. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Spaces at The Spine in Liverpool has announced the appointment of Gareth Penn as their new head chef to lead the kitchen in all areas, covering catering and the adjoining wellness cafe, The Base. Penn brings a wealth of experience to the role with a 26-year-long … [Read more...]