74 Charlotte Street is launching a new chef collaboration series, with Pierre Koffmann joining Head Chef Ben Murphy for the inaugural dinner on Tuesday 15 September. Ben & Friends will bring guest chefs to the Fitzrovia restaurant for a programme of one-night-only dinners, with each collaboration reflecting the relationship between Murphy and chefs who have influenced … [Read more...]
Hyde & Seek Appoints Ranjitkumar Sukumaran as Executive Head Chef Ahead of Opening
Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has appointed Ranjitkumar Sukumaran as Executive Head Chef ahead of the property’s opening in September. Sukumaran will lead the culinary direction across the 309-room hotel’s food and beverage operation, including two new concepts, Seekers Restaurant & Bar and HydeOut. He brings more than 23 years of … [Read more...]
Hotel Jerome Appoints Zak Gregoire as Executive Chef
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection in Aspen has appointed Zak Gregoire as Executive Chef, with responsibility for the property’s food and beverage programme. Gregoire joins the Colorado hotel following a career spanning luxury hotels, restaurants and private clubs in the US and UK, most recently serving as Executive Chef at NoMad London. Raised on Nantucket Island in … [Read more...]
HYLL Appoints David Kelman as Executive Chef
Cotswolds boutique hotel HYLL has appointed David Kelman as Executive Chef, strengthening the culinary leadership at the 26-bedroom property near Chipping Campden. Kelman brings more than two decades of experience across country house hotels, restaurants and hospitality businesses throughout the UK. His recent career includes almost three years at Estelle Manor in … [Read more...]
The Cumberland Appoints Matthew Hurry and Stefano Tortelli as Head Chefs
The Cumberland in Marble Arch has announced two senior culinary appointments across the hotel and Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen. Matthew Hurry has joined as Head Chef of The Cumberland, while Stefano Tortelli has been appointed Head Chef of Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen. The appointments strengthen the hotel’s food and beverage leadership as it develops its restaurant, … [Read more...]
Old Course Hotel Welcomes Tom Kerridge and The Hebridean Baker for Autumn Chef Series
Old Course Hotel in St Andrews has announced that Tom Kerridge and Coinneach MacLeod, known as The Hebridean Baker, will lead two events in its autumn Chef Series. MacLeod will host a Scottish-inspired afternoon tea on 17 October, while Kerridge will present a five-course tasting menu at the hotel’s Road Hole Restaurant on 14 November. The Chef Series brings chefs and … [Read more...]
Tomos Parry Unveils New In-Flight Menu for United Airlines
Michelin-starred chef Tomos Parry has unveiled a new in-flight menu for United Airlines. The menu has been created exclusively for United Polaris international business class flights and will launch this August. The project has been developed alongside world-renowned chefs brought together by Netflix’s Chef’s Table and creator David Gelb. Other chefs involved include … [Read more...]
Dunkeld House Hotel Welcomes Duncan McKay as Executive Chef
Dunkeld House Hotel has welcomed Duncan McKay as its new Executive Chef. The luxury country resort, located in the heart of Perthshire, has appointed McKay on a permanent basis following a temporary role at the beginning of the year. During that time, he developed a strong connection with the property and surrounding area, leading him to make the role … [Read more...]
Hyderabad Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad Appoint Chef Satya Kumar
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre and Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad have appointed Chef Satya Kumar as Multi-Property Executive Chef. Chef Satya brings more than 20 years’ experience across India’s leading luxury hospitality brands. His appointment marks a step in strengthening the properties’ culinary vision through innovation, authenticity and … [Read more...]
Leonard Gensolin Appointed Executive Chef at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
Leonard “Leo” Gensolin has been appointed Executive Chef at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort. In his new role, Gensolin will oversee all culinary operations at the adults-only wellness retreat. His remit includes Sensei by Nobu, Koele Garden Bar and in-room dining, as well as leading the resort’s culinary team. Set among the pine-covered mountains of the Hawaiian … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White Partners with The Coaching Inn Group to Launch Anniversary Hot Dogs
Marco Pierre White has partnered with The Coaching Inn Group to create two exclusive hot dogs for the hotel group’s 30th anniversary year. The acclaimed chef and TV personality is the official sausage supplier for The Coaching Inn Group, which was voted the UK’s number one Large Hotel Group by Which? White visited The Crown Hotel in Boroughbridge to meet the hotel team … [Read more...]
‘Who’s Cooking Dinner?’ Returns with a Constellation of Culinary Stars
Leukaemia UK’s flagship culinary event ‘Who’s Cooking Dinner?’ is returning with another star-studded line-up. The event will take place at The Dorchester in London on Monday 14 September, bringing together some of the UK’s most celebrated chefs to raise money for leukaemia research. Now in its 27th year, ‘Who’s Cooking Dinner?’ is a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience … [Read more...]
Star-Studded 3rdBite Festival Raises Record £129,713.95 for Cancer Research UK
3rdBite Festival has raised a record £129,713.95 for Cancer Research UK. The event took place at Wylam Brewery in Newcastle on Sunday 19 July 2026. Originally the brainchild of Siân Byerley, co-owner of Restaurant Pine in Northumberland, the festival brought together a line-up of 20 chefs from some of the UK’s leading Michelin-starred restaurants. Since its creation, … [Read more...]
Hakkasan Group Appoints Fai Choi as Research and Development Chef – UK
Hakkasan Group has announced the appointment of Fai Choi as Research and Development Chef in the UK. The appointment marks a significant step in the group’s continued investment in culinary innovation and the evolution of its UK food strategy. Choi joins the business with more than a decade of Michelin-starred experience across London and Hong Kong. Most recently, he … [Read more...]
Swinton Estate Appoints Jamie Keeble as Head Chef of Chef’s Table
Yorkshire’s Swinton Park Hotel has announced the appointment of Jamie Keeble as Head Chef of the refreshed Chef’s Table at Swinton. Set within the lakes, woodland and gardens of the 20,000-acre Swinton Estate near Masham, the hotel will welcome Keeble in September 2026. Guests will be able to book the refreshed Chef’s Table from 1 October 2026. Keeble joins Swinton … [Read more...]
