Zest Quest Asia 2027 has opened for entries, with culinary students across the UK invited to compete for a study trip to Asia. Colleges interested in taking part in the fourteenth series of the competition are being asked to register their interest by 30 October 2026. Founded by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala in 2013, Zest Quest Asia was established to increase knowledge and … [Read more...]
The Barbary Notting Hill Appoints George Ormond as Executive Chef
The Barbary Notting Hill has appointed George Ormond as Executive Chef, bringing experience from Michelin-starred Murano and Marylebone restaurant Lita to the West London restaurant. Ormond previously served as Head Chef at Angela Hartnett’s Murano in Mayfair, taking the position at the age of 25 and helping the restaurant retain its Michelin star for three consecutive … [Read more...]
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico Appoints New Culinary Leadership Team
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico has appointed Jorge Petterson as Executive Chef and Christian Muñiz as Director of Food & Beverage as the 579-room resort develops a new culinary direction. The pair will oversee the resort’s food and beverage portfolio, spanning its steakhouse, poolside and beachfront concepts and wider dining operation. The new approach will … [Read more...]
Kevin Bonello Unveils New Legacy Dining Concept at The Grand, York
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries The Grand, York will launch a new dining concept at its Legacy restaurant on 4 November, with Culinary Director Kevin Bonello introducing a Three Seasons approach centred on Yorkshire produce and provenance. Bonello, who previously held a Michelin star at de Mondion in his native Malta, has led the hotel’s … [Read more...]
Aqua Expeditions Expands Benjamin Cross Culinary Role to Aqua Mekong
Aqua Expeditions has appointed Benjamin Cross as Consulting Chef for Aqua Mekong, expanding his culinary leadership from Aqua Blu in East Indonesia to the company’s river expeditions in Cambodia and Vietnam. Cross will work alongside Aqua Mekong’s onboard team to oversee menu development and the continued evolution of the vessel’s dining programme. The appointment … [Read more...]
22 Leading Chefs Raise £320,000 for Leukaemia UK at The Dorchester
Twenty-two leading chefs have raised £320,000 for Leukaemia UK at the 27th annual Who’s Cooking Dinner? at The Dorchester in London. Held on Monday 14 September, the event brought together chefs with 17 Michelin stars between them for an evening of dining and fundraising in support of leukaemia research. The latest total takes the amount raised by Who’s Cooking Dinner? … [Read more...]
Chef Diego Reali Brings Four Generations of Roman Cooking to Kuala Lumpur
Fourth-generation Roman chef Diego Reali is continuing his family’s culinary legacy in Kuala Lumpur through Stefania Ristorante Italiano and Stefania Osteria. Born and raised in Rome, Reali learnt to cook alongside his mother, Stefania Cristofari, and his grandmother, building on traditions passed through several generations of his family. The family’s restaurant … [Read more...]
Mark Sargeant to Take Over The Victoria Oxshott for Four Days
Chef and restaurateur Mark Sargeant will take over the kitchen at The Victoria Oxshott for four days this September, marking his first time cooking in Surrey. Running from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 September, the takeover will see Sargeant create the lunch and dinner menus at the three-AA-Rosette village pub. The Victoria’s Head Chef Daniel Lee and his existing … [Read more...]
Pavyllon London Launches La Croissanterie at Four Seasons Park Lane
Pavyllon London at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has launched La Croissanterie, a new all-day concept built around sweet and savoury croissants. Created by chef Yannick Alléno, La Croissanterie is open daily from noon until 8pm in Pavyllon Lounge. The concept takes inspiration from Parisian café culture and the French tradition of an afternoon pause, with … [Read more...]
Pavyllon London and BEHIND Join Forces for Michelin-Starred Counter Culture Dinner
Pavyllon London and Michelin-starred restaurant BEHIND are joining forces for a one-night dining collaboration on Tuesday 22 September. The event forms the latest instalment of Pavyllon London’s Counter Culture series and will see Executive Chef Benjamin Ferra y Castell welcome BEHIND chef-owner Andy Beynon to the restaurant. Both restaurants place counter dining at the … [Read more...]
Rake to Leave Compton Arms as Chefs Plan New 2027 Project
Rake will serve its final meal at the Compton Arms in Islington on Saturday 19 December 2026 as chefs Jay Claus and Syrus Pickhaver prepare for the next stage of the project. The residency began in January 2025 at the pub, which has previously hosted kitchen concepts including Four Legs and Tiella. During its time at the Compton Arms, Rake has developed an approach … [Read more...]
Tom Kerridge Introduces Georgie’s Bar and Evolved Kerridge’s at Corinthia London
Tom Kerridge is to open Georgie’s Bar alongside an evolved Kerridge’s at Corinthia London on Saturday 5 September, eight years after the restaurant first opened in the capital. The development will create two distinct hospitality spaces, with Georgie’s operating as a larger destination bar alongside a more intimate 57-cover Kerridge’s restaurant. Georgie’s Bar has been … [Read more...]
Tyler King Appointed Head Chef at Knockinaam Lodge
Knockinaam Lodge in Dumfries & Galloway has appointed Tyler King as Head Chef, bringing experience from Michelin-starred restaurants and leading Scottish kitchens to the five-star coastal hotel. King joins the Portpatrick property from Condita in Edinburgh, where he served as Head Chef and led the restaurant while it retained its Michelin star in both the 2025 and 2026 … [Read more...]
Pierre Koffmann to Launch Ben Murphy’s New Chef Series at 74 Charlotte Street
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...]
