The Clink Charity is delighted to announce that celebrity chef and ambassador Cyrus Todiwala OBE will be returning to The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton for an evening of food and fundraising for our students on Thursday 12th February. An award-winning chef and long-standing ambassador of The Clink, Cyrus will be returning to Brixton following his previously successful … [Read more...]
Greg Cook, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Appointed Chairman of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is proud to announce that General Manager Greg Cook has been appointed Chairman of the Board for the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), Florida’s premier hospitality trade association. Cook will lead FRLA’s 2026 Board of Directors Executive Committee as the organization … [Read more...]
888 Welcomes Master Sushi Chef Kiichi Okabe to Lead Sushi Program
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club 888, Nashville’s innovative Japanese restaurant and vinyl record listening lounge located at the corner of 8th and Clarke Place, proudly announces the appointment of Chef Kiichi Okabe as Master Sushi Chef. With more than 20 years of experience spanning Michelin-starred kitchens, award-winning restaurant openings, and … [Read more...]
The Ritz-Carlton O‘Ahu, Turtle Bay Elevates Its Culinary Program with New Executive Chef
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay has appointed Daniel Guevara Quintero as Executive Chef, strengthening the resort’s culinary leadership and commitment to delivering world-class dining experiences on O‘ahu’s iconic North Shore. With this new appointment, Chef Guevara Quintero will oversee all culinary operations across … [Read more...]
Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection and The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection, Appoint Romain Fournel as Regional Executive Pastry Chef
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection and The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection, are pleased to announce the appointment of Romain Fournel as Regional Executive Pastry Chef, overseeing all pastry operations across both Park City properties. With more than two decades of international experience across luxury … [Read more...]
Azerai La Residence, Hue Delves Deeper into Local Cuisine with Special New Dishes
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Azerai La Residence, Hue has long been recognised as a culinary hotspot in central Vietnam, and its head chef Nguyen Dong Hai last year achieved the rare distinction of being named a “Master Culinary Artist of Vietnam.” Chef Hai, who was recently named a finalist in the Gourmet Vietnam Awards presented by Epicure … [Read more...]
Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton – Charity Fundraising Lunch
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Mark Poynton along with business partners, Gareth and Emma John will host a charity fundraising lunch on Thursday 15 January 2026 at Ancient Shepherds in Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire, continuing their pledge to ongoing fundraising for local charities. The restaurant with rooms offers a tasting menu only model and is … [Read more...]
A Night of Gastronomic Fundraising takes place at The Art School in Liverpool
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club On Wednesday 21 January, some of the UK’s leading chefs and The Art School team in Liverpool are uniting to raise money in honour of chef Matt Davies. The evening will feature 5 courses and 5 paired wines, entertainment and an auction, curated by a brigade of the UK’s leading chefs including Tom Shepherd, Ellis … [Read more...]
Care home chefs compete in Great Bupa Menu competition raising £30,000 for Trussell Trust
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club A cooking competition involving 24 talented chefs from Bupa care homes around the country has raised an incredible £30,000 for the Trussell Trust. Through a series of competitive heats, the talented contenders were whittled down to three exceptional finalists, with tables at the Great Bupa Menu Grand Final event sold to … [Read more...]
Raffles Hotel Le Royal Appoints New Executive Chef David Eldridge
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the iconic luxury hotel in Cambodia’s capital, has appointed David Eldridge as its new Executive Chef, as the historic property continues to elevate its fine-dining programme. Chef David brings more than two decades of international luxury experience across eight countries, including the … [Read more...]
Successful Dunblane Hydro & Nick Nairn Partnership to Conclude After 16 Years
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Apex Hotels today announces that the collaboration between famed chef and TV personality Nick Nairn, with his Kailyard Restaurant at Dunblane Hydro Hotel, will come to an end in March 2026, ending a hugely successful 16-year chapter at the iconic Scottish hotel. Nick intends to refocus on Nick’s and the Nick Nairn … [Read more...]
Thai Celebrity Chef Visits Reading College and University Centre to Teach Students Thai Cuisine
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Professional Culinary Arts students welcomed a chef from Thailand to Reading College and University Centre on Wednesday 10 December. Chef Jareuk Sriaroon, also known as Chef Jay, taught the Professional Culinary Arts Level 2 and Level 3 students how to prepare three Thai dishes during a masterclass at the college on … [Read more...]
The Art Hotel Denver Announces New Executive Chef at Fire Restaurant & Lounge
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton, is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Edward Morris as Executive Chef, bringing a dynamic blend of creativity, precision, and leadership to the culinary program at FIRE Restaurant & Lounge and the hotel’s event operations. Chef Morris is eager to take the lead, … [Read more...]
Saqib Bhatti MP Officially Opens University College Birmingham’s New Culinary School and Eatery at Chelmsley Wood
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Friday 5 December saw the official opening of Bluebell Wood, the brand new eatery opened at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre by University College Birmingham (UCB). To mark the occasion, a formal ribbon-cutting was undertaken by Saqib Bhatti, Conservative MP for Meriden and Solihull East. “I’ve been wanting to bring … [Read more...]
Coombe Abbey Hotel to star in Celebrity MasterChef Semi Final
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club The Celebrity MasterChef Semi Finals will start on Monday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with the contestants embarking on a medieval cooking challenge in Coventry’s 12th century Coombe Abbey Hotel. The historic venue has hosted Medieval banquets since 1971, immersing guests in the year 1539, when the tranquillity of … [Read more...]
