Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club The Belfry Hotel & Resort has launched The Chef Academy, offering new entrants and experienced chefs the opportunity to develop their skills while gaining practical experience and qualifications within the resort’s hospitality operation. Led by Robert Bates, Culinary Director at The Belfry, the programme has been … [Read more...]
Tom Booton to Open Debut Restaurant Ralphie’s in Belgravia This November
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club Chef Tom Booton will open his first solo restaurant, Ralphie’s, in Belgravia in late November. Located on Pimlico Road, the restaurant is named after Booton’s Maltipoo, Ralphie, and will open daily with a menu centred on British produce and contemporary interpretations of familiar dishes. Tom comments on the … [Read more...]
Steven Wright Crowned NACC Care Chef of the Year 2026
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club Steven Wright, Group Executive Chef at Caring Homes, has been crowned the National Association of Care Catering’s Care Chef of the Year 2026. Wright received the title on Wednesday 14 October at a prize-giving ceremony held as part of the NACC Training & Development Forum, following the competition final at … [Read more...]
Rosewood London Appoints Tomasz Michalski as Head Chef of Holborn Dining Room
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club Rosewood London has appointed Tomasz Michalski as Head Chef of Holborn Dining Room. Michalski joins the hotel following a career spanning a number of London hospitality venues. Most recently, he served as Head Chef at Harrods’ Georgian Restaurant, where he led the kitchen following the restaurant’s relaunch. His … [Read more...]
Calabash Hotel Welcomes Back Nicholas Cherman as Executive Chef
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club Calabash Hotel in Grenada has appointed Nicholas Cherman as Executive Chef, marking his return to the property following several years working in the UK. The 36-suite, family-owned Relais & Châteaux hotel is located on Grenada's south coast overlooking Prickly Bay and operates three restaurants: Rhodes, Nori and … [Read more...]
The Wolseley Hospitality Group Appoints New Head Chefs at Three London Restaurants
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club The Wolseley Hospitality Group has appointed new Head Chefs across three of its London restaurants. Frank Fletcher has joined Fischer’s in Marylebone as Head Chef, while Jenson Santos moves from Fischer’s to lead the kitchen at The Wolseley City. Jai Shaikh completes the changes, moving from The Wolseley City to … [Read more...]
Kirk Haworth to Join Ben Murphy for Next Ben & Friends Dinner
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club Ben Murphy will welcome Kirk Haworth to 74 Charlotte Street on Tuesday 27 October for the next instalment of the restaurant's Ben & Friends chef collaboration series. The dinner follows the inaugural event with Pierre Koffmann and will bring together the individual cooking styles of Murphy and Haworth across a … [Read more...]
voco Zeal Exeter Science Park Appoints Kigh Johnson as Executive Chef
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club voco Zeal Exeter Science Park has appointed Kigh Johnson as Executive Chef of ISCA Restaurant & Bar. Johnson brings experience across the hospitality sector, including working within Michelin and AA Rosette venues. His appointment follows recent recognition for ISCA Restaurant & Bar at the Food Drink Devon … [Read more...]
Bonnar’s at The Scott Hotel Appoints James Moyle as Head Chef
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club Bonnar’s at The Scott Hotel in Edinburgh has appointed James Moyle as Head Chef as the restaurant enters its next stage of development. Moyle brings more than 30 years of experience across Michelin-starred and AA Rosette restaurants. His previous Edinburgh roles include Head Chef at Herringbone, Fishers in the City, … [Read more...]
SEASONS @ St. Luke’s Opens at Thurrock Hospice
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club SEASONS @ St. Luke’s has marked its opening at St. Luke’s Hospice in Thurrock with an event for supporters, charity representatives and local businesses. The bistro has been created through a partnership between St. Luke’s Hospice Basildon & District and AnuragFoodStory, founded by BBC MasterChef UK finalist, … [Read more...]
Brindisa Tapas Appoints Angel Zapata Martin as Chef Director
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club Brindisa Tapas has appointed Angel Zapata Martin as Chef Director as the London-based Spanish restaurant group continues to strengthen its senior leadership team. Born in Barcelona, Zapata Martin brings more than 20 years of experience across restaurants and hospitality businesses in Spain, London and … [Read more...]
Pretty Boy Tacos Launches First East London Residency at Little Fires
Pretty Boy Tacos is launching its first East London residency, taking over the kitchen at Shoreditch mezcal bar and hi-fi lounge Little Fires from Friday 2 October. Founded by two chefs and best friends with more than a decade of hospitality experience, Pretty Boy Tacos developed its concept after travelling through Mexico and exploring the country's food and … [Read more...]
NoMad London Appoints Josh Harnden and Carlo Scotto to Lead New Culinary Direction
NoMad London has appointed Josh Harnden as Global Culinary Director and Carlo Scotto as Executive Chef as the Covent Garden hotel begins a new phase for its food and beverage operation. Harnden returns to the NoMad brand, where his career began in the kitchen of NoMad New York. In his new group-wide role, he will oversee menu direction, operational standards and … [Read more...]
Sam Harrison Appoints Luke Maynard as Group Head Chef
Restaurateur Sam Harrison and co-director Fanny Stocker have appointed Luke Maynard as Group Head Chef across their four west London businesses. Maynard will oversee the food offer at Sam’s Riverside, Sam’s Waterside in Brentford, Sam’s Kitchen and Sam’s Larder. He joins the group from Rovi in Fitzrovia, where he has served as Head Chef throughout 2026. Prior to … [Read more...]
Springboard FutureChef Launches 2027 Search for UK’s Best Young Chef
Springboard FutureChef has launched its 2027 competition as it begins the search for the UK’s next generation of culinary talent. Now entering its 28th year, the school-based competition introduces young people to professional kitchens, chefs and potential careers within hospitality. The competition runs across four stages, beginning with school heats before progressing … [Read more...]
