Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Thainstone House, the 18th-century country house hotel located in the heart of Inverurie, has welcomed a new Head Chef as well as an exciting brand-new menu. The hotel’s food and beverage offering has had a shake up thanks to Sayan Bandyopadhyay who has started as Head Chef and joins the team with more than 20 … [Read more...]
Rising Stars: Four Chefs Shaping the Future of Cascais’ Food Scene
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Just 20 minutes from Lisbon, Cascais is fast becoming Portugal’s culinary capital, where a new generation of chefs is reimagining traditional flavours with bold, modern flair. Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic, this vibrant coastal town has evolved into a true haven for gastronomy, a place where local produce, … [Read more...]
Chef Garima Arora Partners with Qatar Airways to Unveil Exclusive Business Class Menu
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club As a pioneering force in the culinary world, two Michelin-starred Chef Garima Arora now brings her culinary vision to the skies by partnering with Qatar Airways to launch an exclusive Business class menu. Officially launched on 15th November 2025, the menu will be available on routes from Doha to India. This … [Read more...]
Halekulani Okinawa Appoints New Executive Chef Shingo Hayasaka
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Halekulani Okinawa, the only Double Five-Star luxury resort in Okinawa, today announces the appointment of Shingo Hayasaka as Executive Chef, effective Nov. 1, 2025. With over two decades of culinary experience, Chef Hayasaka is exceptionally positioned to lead and evolve the resort’s award-winning dining venues, further … [Read more...]
Hotel Group’s Culinary Academy Recruits New Trainee Chefs
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Two apprentice chefs have joined a Cumbrian hotel group’s specialist training academy. Natasha Bull, who has moved up to the Lake District from Derbyshire to work, and Alice Metcalfe from Kendal are the latest recruits to train under the English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy. In partnership with Kendal College, … [Read more...]
Phil Kearsey Appointed Executive Chef at Morston Hall
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Phil Kearsey has been appointed Executive Chef at Michelin-starred Morston Hall, Norfolk, following the departure of Galton Blackiston, who expertly led the kitchen since the hotel’s opening in 1992. With over 18 years of experience in Michelin-starred establishments, Kearsey has honed his craft at renowned … [Read more...]
Veteran Chef Returns to Inspire Scotland’s Next Generation
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The former Executive Chef has returned to the kitchen he once led to join student chefs and hospitality professionals at a major industry lunch in Edinburgh. Jean-Michel Gauffre, who led the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa’s One Square kitchen in 1985, returned to the pass nearly four decades later to mark the … [Read more...]
Benjamin Ferra y Castell Appointed Executive Chef of Yannick Alléno London
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Benjamin Ferra y Castell has been promoted to Executive Chef at Yannick Alléno London overseeing the culinary operations at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, including the Michelin-starred restaurant Pavyllon London and Bar Antoine. Formerly Head Chef of Pavyllon London, Benjamin joined the Yannick Alléno … [Read more...]
Premium Llandudno Restaurant Appoints Jason Hughes as New Head Chef and Unveils New Seasonal Menu
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Llandudno’s premium restaurant, The Goat, has appointed award-winning Welsh chef Jason Hughes as head chef. Hughes, who worked under the guidance of the famous Gordon Ramsay at London’s Savoy Grill, is bringing a dynamism to The Goat’s menu – featuring the very best in Welsh produce. Aside from his experience in … [Read more...]
Now Open: Bonheur by Matt Abé
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The highly anticipated Bonheur by Matt Abé today opens its doors on Upper Brook Street in Mayfair. Located at the iconic site of the former Le Gavroche, Bonheur by Matt Abé marks the acclaimed chef’s first solo venture, following his role as chef patron at three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. The … [Read more...]
New Executive Chef and New Winter Menu at The Gantry
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The Gantry Hotel London is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Executive Chef Suso Lopez. On Thursday 6th November, Suso will unveil his new winter Social menu at Union Social, The Gantry’s first floor restaurant. A relaxed all-day sharing experience, Suso’s menu reflects his culinary career thus far; … [Read more...]
The Crane Unveils Azure: A Bold New Chapter for Its Signature Restaurant
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The Crane Resort proudly announces the rebrand and renovation of its flagship restaurant, L’Azure, now relaunched as Azure. Under the direction of newly appointed Executive Chef Vanessa Dugarte, Azure introduces a fresh era of island dining that celebrates local ingredients in a bright, modern setting. Boho-chic … [Read more...]
Chef Dan Cox Announces the Closure of Crocadon Restaurant
As the growing season comes to a close at Crocadon Farm, Chef Dan Cox has announced the closure of his Michelin-starred and Green Michelin-starred restaurant, Crocadon, as he turns his focus to new projects, collaborations and ways to share the knowledge he has gained from the past eight years of farming and cooking in Cornwall. “Sharing this place with our guests has been … [Read more...]
Research from Heston Blumenthal Shows Quick Eating Contributes to Weight Gain
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Almost one-third (31%) of people in the UK believe that eating too quickly has caused them to be overweight, research* from Heston Blumenthal OBE has found. The survey of British adults reports that 34% believe they eat too quickly, with 56% of people eating breakfast within ten minutes, while 28% say the same about … [Read more...]
Michelin-Starred Chef Brad Carter Partners with Aston Villa’s 150 Club
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Aston Villa Football Club is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Michelin-starred chef and lifelong Villa supporter Brad Carter, who will reside at the 150 Club at Villa Park to create an unparalleled dining experience for supporters and guests. This collaboration brings together two of Birmingham’s most … [Read more...]
